Golden Bull. 1222. Hungary. Limited king’s powers.

Golden Bull. 1356. Charles IV edict eliminating papal power in selection of Holy Roman Emperor.

Golden Fleece. Greek myth. Chrysomallus’ fleece taken by Jason.

Golden Fleece, Order of. 1430. Knighthood founded by Philip the Good.

Golden Gate Bridge. 1937. San Francisco.

Golden Hind. Drake’s flagship; only one to finish circumnavigation.

Golden Horde. 1250-1395. Mongol Empire in west Russia.

Golden House. 65. Nero’s huge Roman palace.

Golden Spurs, Battle. 1302. Courtrai, Belgium. Flemish craftsmen defeat French troops.

Golding, William. 1911-93. English morality novelist. Lord of the Flies 1954.

Goldman, Emma. 1869-1940. Russian/US anarchist. Deported from US, 1919.

Goldoni, Carlo. 1707-93. Italian dramatist. Realistic comedy.

Goldsmith, Oliver. 1730-74. Irish Writer: Vicar of Wakefield 1766; She Stoops to Conquer 1773.

Goldwyn, Samuel. 1882-1974. Polish/US film producer with De Mille. MGM.

Goliad Massacre. 1836. 350 Texan prisoners by Mexico in War for Independence.

Goliath. c11C BC. Philistine giant slain by David.

Gómez, Juan. 1864-1935. Ruthless Venezuelan dictator 1908-.

Gomorrah. Licentious city destroyed by God. Sodom.

Gompers, Samuel. 1850-1924. British/US founder, president, AFL 1886~.

Gonçalves, Nuno. 15C. Founded Portugal school of painting. Sao Vicente altarpiece.

Goncalves Dias, Antonio. 1823-64. Romantic “National” poet of Brazil.

Goncourt, Edmond. 1822-96. French novelist. Renée Mauperin. Created Goncourt literature prize.

Gongora, Luis de. 1561-1627. Spanish poet. Flowery style.

Good Emperors. 96-169. Romans, Nerva to Verus.

Good Parliament. 1376. Reforms against Edward III. Nullified 1377.

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