Riemann, Bernhard. 1826-66. German mathematician: non-Euclidean geometry.

Rienzo, Cola di. 1313-54. Leader, briefly dictator of Rome.

Riga, Treaties. 1920 Russia recognizes Latvian independence. 1921 Russia cedes land to Poland.

Riggenbach, Nikolaus. Swiss engineer of cog railways.

Right Opposition. 1928-29. Communists opponents of Stalin within Central Committee.

Rights, Bill of. 1689. Established power of British Parliament over taxes, laws, army. Protestant Succession. William and Mary.

Rights, Bill of. 1791. First 10 amendments to US constitution. Freedom of religion, right to due process, counsel, bear arms, no self incrimination, cruel or unusual punishment, etc.

Rights of Man, Declaration. 1789. Preamble to 1791 French constitution. Guaranteed representation, equality before law, property, freedom of religion, press, speech.

Riis, Jacob. 1849-1914. Danish/US social reformer. How the Other Half Lives, 1890.

Rijswijk, Treaty. 1697. Ended War of Grand Alliance. William III acknowledged. Territories restored.

Riksdag. 1435-1865. Swedish parliament.

Riley, Bridget. 1931-. British Kinetic Op artist.

Rilke, Rainer. 1875-1926. Czech/Austrian writer: Duino Elegies 1922. Sonnets to Orpheus 1923.

Rimbaud, Arthur. 1854-91. French Symbolist poet: Illuminations. Anticipated Freud’s ideas.

Rimini Golden Bull. 1226. Frederick II grants sovereignty of Prussia to Teutonic knights.

Rimsky-Korsakov, Nicolai. 1844-1908. Russian Nationalist composer/orchestrator: Scheherezade 1888. Operas.

Ringling, John. 1866-1936. Circus impressario 1884. Bought Barnum and Bailey 1907.

Rio de Janeiro, Treaty. 1947. US, Latin America mutual defence.

Rio Salado, Battle. 1340. Major Christian victory in conquering Spain from Moslems.

Ripley, George. 1802-80. US utopian. Brook Farm.

Ripon, Treaty. 1640. Ended Bishops’ war between Scotland and England.

Risorgimento. c1800-70 Movement for unified Italy. Young Italy.

Ritter, Carl. 1779-1859. German founder of scientific geography.

Ritter, Johann. 1776-1810. Polish/German discoverer of UV light.

Rivas, Issac de. 1752-1828. Swiss inventor. Combustion engine, 1791. Automobile, 1802, carried 4 people and 1200 pounds of weight.

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