Biography

Roland Garros is sometimes referred to as the world's first air ace.

He took a course in thermodynamics taught by Professor Percy Bridgman.

As a result of conquests, by 1812 France had expanded its territory to 750,000 square kilometers.

The novel "Emma" was published in 1816 in three volumes, with an added dedication to the Prince Regent.

On his return to Spain, the ailing Columbus requested an audience at court, but his greatest protector, Isabella of Castile, was already dead, and King Ferdinand was unwilling to receive him.

He had eccentric ideas already in high school.

Lincoln was a licensed bartender.

In 1909, she traveled to Paris and toured with the Ballets Russes.

She underwent head surgery as a child.

In Munich, Amadeus met the sixteen-year-old soprano Aloysia Weber and fell in love with her.