Nettie Maria Stevens (1861 – 1912) was an American scientist and unsung pioneer in genetics. A late education Daughter of Julia Adams Stevens and Ephraim Stevens, carpenter, Nettie Maria Stevens was born on July 7, 1861 in Vermont, into a middle-class family. She and her three siblings have acces
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) is one of the great names in 19th century French poetry. His best-known work, The Flowers of Evil , will be worth many legal setbacks to him. The poet and his publisher are condemned for immorality, the themes addressed being considered scandalous. Convinced that socie
Third sister of Napoleon, she married Murat in 1800. Grand Duchess of Cleves and Queen of Naples. An eternal schemer, she tried in vain to preserve her kingdom.
Third and only surviving son of Charlemagne and Hildegard. He was named king of Aquitaine (781) then associated with the throne (813). From Queen Ermengarde he has three sons, Lothair I, the eldest, associated with the throne, is considered the sole heir of the empire. Pepin and Louis the German wil