Guimard, Hector. 1867-1942. French Art Nouveau architect, decorator. Paris Métro entrances.

Haig, Douglas. 1861-1928. British Commander-in-Chief France 1915-19. War of Attrition.

Hall, G. Stanley. 1844-1924. US child psychologist. Founded American Journal of Psychology 1887.

Hals, Frans. c1580-1666. Dutch portrait painter: Laughing Cavalier 1624. Nurse and Child c1620.

Han. 202BC-220. Chinese dynasty. Promoted Confucianism, education, culture, bureaucracy. KaoTsu.

Han Wu Ti. 156-87BC. Chinese Emperor 140-. Confucianism as state religion. Exam system for civil service used to 20C.

Haymarket Riot. 1886. Anarchist bomb kills 7 police at Chicago labour demonstration.

Hearth Tax. 1663-89. English tax on chimneys and hearths.

Heathcoat. Invented lace machine 1809.

Hector. Prince, defender of Troy, killed by Achilles.

Heidelberg Catechism. 1563. Calvinist confession used by Reformed churches.

Hiawatha. 15C Onondaga chief, legendary founder of League of 5 nations. Longfellow.

Hildebrandt, Johann von. 1668-1745. Austrian Baroque architect. Belvedere Palace 1700.

Hindenburg, Paul von. 1847-1934. Commander in Chief of the German armies 1916-18. President of Weimar Republic 1925-. Appointed Hitler chancellor 1933.

Hippodamus. 5C BC. Greek architect. City of Rhodes.

Hoban, James. 1762-1831. US architect. White House 1792.

Holy Alliance. 1815. Russia, Prussia, Austria ally to preserve Christian principles, peace and monarchies. All European rulers but 3 joined.

Hong Kong. 1841 British. 1898 Leased from China for 99 years. 1997 China.

Howe, Elias. 1819-67. US inventor: sewing machine 1845. Thimmonier.

Hsi Ho. Chinese goddess; mother of sun.

Hsia. 1994-1523BC. Legendary first Chinese dynasty.

Hsiung-nu. 5C BC-5C AD. Asian empire. Great Wall completed to keep them out 214-204BC.

Hu Yaobang. 1915-89. Liberal Chinese Communist Party chairman. Death led to Tiananmen demonstrations.

Hua Kuo-feng. c1920-. Chinese Premier 1976-80, Chairman 1976-81.

Huai Hai, Battle. 1948-9. Chinese communists gain control of key routes.

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