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Enesco, Georges. 1881-1955. Romanian folk theme composer. National style.
Enlightenment. 17-18C. Intellectual movement. Rationalism, natural laws vs dogma, authority. J-J Rousseau. Smith. Mendlessohn. Fontenelle. Voltaire. Montesquieu. Hume. Berkeley. Sturm und Drang.
Everest, George. 1790-1866. British surveyor of India.
Expressionism. 20C Simplified style of modern art expressing emotions with color and distortion. Munch. Toulouse-Lautrec. Van Gogh. Gauguin. Roualt.
Fabian Society. 1883. English non-revolutionary socialist movement. Founded Labour Party. Shaw.
Fauvism. 1898-1908. Violently colored and distorted painting expressing strong emotion. Matisse. Roualt. Puy.
Gallup, George. 1901-84. US public opinion pollster 1932-.
George, David Lloyd. 1863-1945. Lloyd George, David.
George, Henry. 1839-97. US economist. Progress and Poverty 1879, influenced British socialism.
George, St. 3/4C. Chivalric Patron St. of England, Portugal., and soldiers. Slew dragon.
George I. 1660-1727. King of Great Britain and Ireland 1714-. First Hanover. Utrecht Peace. South Sea Bubble.
George I. 1845-1913. Danish Prince William, chosen king of Greece 1863-. Assassinated.
George IV. 1762-1830. King of UK 1820-. Regent from 1811. Scandals led to decline in influence of monarchy. Brighton Pavillion. Regency.
George V. 1865-1936. King of UK 1910-. Repopularized monarchy with radio Christmas message.
George VI. 1895-1952. King of UK, Emperor of India 1936-. Boosted morale in WWII.
George of Podebrady. 1420-71. Utraquist leader. Bohemian king 1458-.
George’s Day Revolt, St. 1343-5. Estonians vs Danes. Suppressed by Teutonic Knights who bought Estonia from Denmark.
Gershwin, George. 1898-1937. US popular composer. Rhapsody in Blue 1924. Porgy and Bess 1935.
Girondins. 1791-3 Moderate French republicans. Tried to save king’s life. Most executed. Danton.
Goethals, George. 1858-1928. US engineer. Built Panama Canal.
Grenville, George. 1712-70. British Prime Minister 1763-65. Revenue Act. Stamp Act.
Grosz, George. 1893-1959. German satirical artist/caricaturist. Pillars of Society.
Grotefend, George. 1775-1853. German. Deciphered Cuneiform 1802. Behistun.
Hadley, George. 1685-1768. English climatologist: explained trade winds.
Hamilton-Gordon, George. 1784-1860. British Prime Minister 1852-55. Oregon Treaty. Crimean War.