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Irish Potato Famine. 1845-51. Blight kills crop. 1M die. Emmigration to North America. Resentment of English.
Jowett, Benjamin. 1817-93. English scholar. Translated Dialogues of Plato 1871.
Latrobe, Benjamin. 1764-1820. US Greek Revival architect. Rebuilt Capitol 1814.
Lauder, Harry. 1870-1950. Scot singer/composer: Roamin’ in the Gloamin’.
Linnaeus, Carolus. 1707-78. Swedish botanist. Created Latin genus/species naming convention. Systema Naturae 1735. Philosophia Botanica 1751. Classified Homo Sapiens 1766.
Obote, Milton. 1925-. Ugandan Prime Minister/Pres 1962-71. Overthrown by Amin. Pres 1980-.
Pergamum. 5C BC-. Attalid capital 3-2C BC of Mysia in Asia Minor.
Phrygia. 13-6C BC. Kingdom dominating Asia Minor.
Pontus. 3C-66BC. Asia Minor kingdom conquered by Rome.
Reform Bills. England. 1832: Russell redistributes Parliamentary seats, enfranchises renters. 1867: Disraeli enfranchises workers in towns. 1884: Gladstone enfranchises agricultural workers. Representation of People Acts.
Rice Riots. 1837. Japan. Famine led to riots, reform.
Tissaphernes. -395BC. Persian satrap. Allied with Sparta. Reconquered Greek cities in Asia Minor.
Troy. Asia Minor city settled c3000BC. Besieged for 10 yrs and destroyed by Greeks 1184BC. Trojan War. 7C BC-4C = Ilion.
Uganda. 1844 Arab traders reach. 1862 British explore. 1894 British protectorate. 1962 Independent. Amin.
West, Benjamin. 1738-1820. US/English historical painter. Death of General Wolfe 1771.
Xanthos, Sieges. Lycians defend against: 546BC Persians. 43BC Romans. Residents commit mass suicide both times. Asia Minor.