Boyacá, Battle. 1819. South American rebels win independence from New Granada from Spain. Bolivar. Santander.

Boyne, Battle. 1690. James II attempts to retake throne; defeated by William III, ending Catholic Stuart power in Ireland. Celebrated by Orangemen, Jul 12.

Brackenridge, Hugh. 1748-1816. Scottish/US novelist. Modern Chivalry 1792.

Bradley, F.H. 1846-1924. English Idealist philosopher. Appearances and Reality 1893.

Brains Trust. 1932. Roosevelt’s advisers on New Deal.

Bramah, Joseph. 1748-1814. English Invented combination lock 1784, hydraulic press, modern toilet.

Brandt, Willy. 1913-92. Pragmatic Social Democrat Chancellor of West Germany 1969-74.

Bransfield, Edward. 1795-1852. English. First to sight Antarctica, 1820.

Branting, Karl. 1860-1925. Founder of Swedish Social Democratic Party, Prime Minister 1920-4.

Braque, Georges. 1882-1963. French painter. Developed Cubism with Picasso. First living artist in Louvre. Man with Guitar 1911.

Brazil. 1500 Cabral discovers. 1532 Portuguese colonize. 1808-22 Seat of Portugal monarchy. 1822 Independent monarchy. 1828 -Uruguay. 1891 Republic.

Brazzaville Declaration. 1944. Established colonial representation in French parliament, but not autonomy.

Breda Declaration. 1660. Charles II conciliatory statement. Amnesty and religious toleration.

Breitenfeld, Battles. 1631,42. Swedish victories over Catholic League in 30 Years War. Sweden a great power.

Brétigny, Treaty (Calais). 1360. After Poitiers defeat, French John II ransomed for 3M gold crowns; Aquitaine to England.

Breviary of Alaric. 506. Visigoth law code.

Brezhnev, Leonid. 1906-82. Soviet First Secretary 1964-. Detente. Brezhnev Doctrine.

Brezhnev Doctrine. 1968. Justified Czech invasion by Soviet right to defend Socialism worldwide.

Briand, Aristide. 1862-1932. French Prime Minister 1909~29, orator. “Separation of Church and State”, 1905. Advocated union of Europe. Kellogg-Briand.

Briareus. 100 armed 50 headed Greek giant. = Aegaeon.

Bridget, St. 1303-73. Swedish visionary, Patron St. F. Brigittine Order.

Bright, John. 1811-89. English Quaker MP: Free Trade Movement. Cobden. Anti-Corn Law.

Brigit, St. 453-523. Founded Kildare nunnery. Irish Patron St.

Brinvilliers, Marie. 1630-76. French poisoner, beheaded. Poisons Affair.

Britain, Battle of. 1940-1. German blitz air raids on British civilian centers. RAF defeats Luftwaffe, averting invasion.

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