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Featured Article: Richard Owen
Sir Richard Owen (July 20, 1804 – December 18, 1892) was an English biologist, comparative anatomist, and paleontologist. Owen is renowned as the person who coined the term dinosaur, but he had numerous scientific accomplishments, particularly in the area of vertebrate anatomy and paleontology, where he was the preeminent authority following Georges Cuvier. He is well-known as a person who stood in opposition to the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin.
Popular Article: Second Crusade
The Second Crusade (1147-1150) was the second major crusade launched from Europe. It was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa in 1144 to the forces of Zengi. The Second Crusade was announced by Pope Eugene III. The initial response to the new crusade bull was poor, and it had to be reissued when it was clear that Louis VII of France would be taking part in the expedition. It was the first of the crusades to be led by European kings, Louis and Conrad III of Germany. The armies of the two kings marched separately across Europe. After crossing Byzantine territory into Anatolia, both armies were separately defeated by the Seljuk Turks.
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Many Americans are descended from John Rolfe and Pocahontas through their son, Thomas Rolfe (source: John Rolfe)
