Thomas Waleys

Thomas Waleys was a Dominican master of theology at Oxford University who delivered a sermon on the Beatific Vision in 1333. The sermon brought him into conflict with ecclesiastical authorities in Avignon. His idea that saints and purified souls would see God immediately after death was at odds with the position of Pope John XXII, who contended that God's essence would be revealed only after the Last Judgment.

John of Calore

John of Calore was Chancellor of the University of Paris in the late 14th century. He was one of a number of theologians who was investigated for suspect teaching, based on statements he made during vespers. The inquiry concerning John of Calore, as a

Long line rider

Long line rider was a person in the Arkansas prison system of the twentieth century who supervised inmates, particularly in the area of field production. He was second in command to the inmate yardman. Bobby Darin's song "Long Line Rider" highlighted the

Lamberto da Cingoli

Lamberto da Cingoli was an inquisitor in 14th century Italy. He is known for suspending Cecco d'Ascoli from a professorship of medicine at the University of Bologna in 1324. Sentence against d'Ascoli was pronounced on October 16, 1324. Lamberto da Cingoli

William Curti

Cardinal William Curti was an official of the Catholic Church who was involved in religious and academic censure at the University of Paris, in the late 14th century. He is best remembered as the cardinal who presided at the trial of Nicholas of

Slide Rule (horse)

Slide Rule was a Thoroughbred race horse who was owned by William E. Boeing of Boeing. He sired by Metropolitan and Suburban Handicap winner, Snark and was out of the mare King's Idyll, a daughter of the outstanding Champion sire and broodmare sire, Sir

Weber & Heilbroner

Weber & Heilbroner was a Lower Manhattan men's clothing company of the 20th century. In August 1909 the clothier leased office space in the Seymour Building, 503 Fifth Avenue. The corporation is noteworthy because of its importance to New York City

Lucius Piso

Lucius Calpurnius Piso was a Roman statesman of the 1st century. He was the grandson and son of men who had made huge fortunes from selling armaments which were used by the Roman legions. Piso was a close relative of Julius Caesar. His mother and Caesar's

Henry of Unna

Henry of Unna was proctor of the University of Paris in the 14th century, beginning his term on January 13, 1340. He was preceded as proctor by Conrad of Megenberg. A native of Denmark, Henry of Unna's term as proctor extended until February 10, 1341

Web of Evil

Web of Evil is a publication of Quality Comics, which began in November 1952. The comic had a run of twenty-one issues., the final issue being #21. Web of Evil is considered by writer Nicky Wright to be an inferior imitation of Exciting Comics' style

Andrei Simonov

Andrei Dmitrievich Simonov was a Russian Armed Forces major general serving as Chief of the Electronic Warfare Troops of the 2nd Army of the Western Military District