An additional line of reasoning in support of particle theory ( and by extension atomic theory ) began in 1827 when botanist Robert Brown used a microscope to look at dust grains floating in water and discovered that they moved about erratically — a phenomenon that became known as " Brownian motion ".

In reply to this the French sovereign dispatched Andrew as his ambassador to Güyük Khan ; with Longjumeau went his brother William ( also a Dominican ) and several others — John Goderiche, John of Carcassonne, Herbert " Le Sommelier ," Gerbert of Sens, Robert ( a clerk ), a certain William, and an unnamed clerk of Poissy.

Jan Ingenhousz had described the irregular motion of coal dust particles on the surface of alcohol in 1785 — nevertheless the discovery is often credited to the botanist Robert Brown in 1827.

The first four films are historical dramas set, respectively, in the time of Christ, the U. S. Civil War, 16th-century Spain, and the late 19th-century South — the latter a fictionalized treatment of the life of Methodist evangelist, Robert Sayers Sheffey.

The Silver Age of comic books is generally considered to date from the first successful revival of the dormant superhero form — the debut of Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino's Flash in Showcase No. 4 ( September / October 1956 ).

* Robert Jordan chronology — A Conan Chronology by Robert Jordan ( 1987 ) was a new chronology written by Conan writer Robert Jordan that included all written Conan material up to that point.

2004 — Prime Minister Robert Woonton visits China ; Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao grants $ 16 million in development aid.

Two contemporaries -- Thomas Brattle and Robert Calef — place him at executions ( see below ).

Later, with Robert Calef's observation of Mather's dealings with Margaret Rule, it became seen as the latter, with Mather perceived as drawing information from her through leading questions, and possibly having a prurient interest -- " Smutty " in Mather's words — in his intimate dealings with afflicted young women.

His life was characterised by debates over issues that arose within the fledgling organisation and some of this process can be found in the book Robert Roberts — A study of his life and character by Islip Collyer.

It developed from the earlier magazine Revue du Cinéma ( Review of the Cinema ) involving members of two Paris film clubs — Objectif 49 ( Objective 49 ) ( Robert Bresson, Jean Cocteau and Alexandre Astruc, among others ) and Ciné-Club du Quartier Latin ( Cinema Club of the Latin Quarter ).

A 1954 article by Truffaut attacked La qualité française (" the French Quality ") and was the manifesto for ' la politique des Auteurs ' which Andrew Sarris later termed the auteur theory — resulting in the re-evaluation of Hollywood films and directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks, Robert Aldrich, Nicholas Ray, Fritz Lang and Anthony Mann.

Robert Silverberg said that Donald Wollheim was " one of the most significant figures in 20th century American science fiction publishing ", adding, " A plausible case could be made that he was the most significant figure — responsible in large measure for the development of the science fiction paperback, the science fiction anthology, and the whole post-Tolkien boom in fantasy fiction.

: — Charles Robert Anon ( Fernando Pessoa )

" — Robert Murray.

In The New Inquisition, Robert Anton Wilson, recognized episkopos, pope, and saint of the parody religion Discordianism, lampoons the members of skeptical organizations like the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal ( CSICOP — now the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry ) as fundamentalist materialists, alleging that they dogmatically dismiss any evidence that conflicts with materialism as hallucination or fraud.

Robcol — in line with normal British Army practice for ad hoc formations — was named after its commander, Brigadier Robert Waller, the Commander Royal Artillery of the 10th Indian Infantry Division.

Vancouver did eventually learn of the river before he finished his survey — from Robert Gray, captain of the American merchant ship that conducted the first Euroamerican sailing of the Columbia River on 11 May 1792, after first sighting it on an earlier voyage in 1788.

On a cold 30 January, Everard Digby, Robert Wintour, John Grant, and Thomas Bates, were tied to hurdles — wooden panels — and dragged through the crowded streets of London to St Paul's Churchyard.

Lovecraft was also influenced by authors such as Gertrude Barrows Bennett ( who, writing as Francis Stevens, impressed Lovecraft enough that he publicly praised her stories and eventually " emulated Bennett's earlier style and themes "), Oswald Spengler, Robert W. Chambers ( writer of The King in Yellow, of whom Lovecraft wrote in a letter to Clark Ashton Smith: " Chambers is like Rupert Hughes and a few other fallen Titans — equipped with the right brains and education but wholly out of the habit of using them ").

* 1989 — Robert N. Bellah ( Professor / Sociologist / Author )

* Robert Hurst, The Art of Urban Cycling: Lessons from the Street – Editor: Falcon ; 1st edition ( July 1, 2004 ) – ISBN 0-7627-2783-7, ISBN 978-0-7627-2783-4

* Robert Lechner — Cycling, Men's 1000 m Time Trial

Vizard studied Law and Philosophy at the University of Melbourne ; he practiced as a lawyer and was a partner in a City Law firm ; he has written for and produced various Logie and AFI award winning television show-from Fast Forward to Kangaroo Palace ; he has hosted his own 5 night a week national Tonight Show, Tonight Live With Steve Vizard for which he was three times nominated for and won a Gold Logie in 1991 ; he has interviewed over two thousand major names, from Audrey Hepburn, Oliver Stone, Mel Gibson, Robin Williams, Sir Bob Geldof, Peter Allen, Patrick Swayze, Bob Hope, Sir Peter Ustinov, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Parkinson, Spike Milligan, Edward de Bono, Robert Ludlum, Sir Harry Secombe, and Prime Ministers and politicians ; he founded one of Australia ’ s largest independent Production houses, Artist Services, which was subsequently sold to Granada ; he has been the President of the National Gallery of Victoria and the Chairman of the Victorian Major Events Company, securing events such as the World Cycling Champioships and the World Gymnastics Championships ; he has appeared on the cover of Time and Rolling Stone ; he was an elected representative to the 1999 Constitutional Convention ; he was Father of the Year in 2001 ; he was embroiled in three highly publicised legal proceedings, involving the theft of moneys by his former accountant from the Vizard Companies, and Vizard's civil penalty in 2005 for breaching directors duties ; he has broadcast on the Austereo, Fairfax and Macquarie Radio Networks and in 2011 was nominated for best Talkback Presenter in Australia ; he was Chairman of the World Swimming Championships ; and he has written several books ranging on topics ranging from humour to Australia's population policy.

The course, which is considered to be the jewel of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, has hosted a number of national tournaments, including the 1997 Nike Tour championship, the 1998 LPGA Tournament of Champions, and the 2000 NCAA Men's Division 1 National Championship.

* French Men's Singles Championship – Max Decugis defeats Robert Wallet: details unknown

* American Men's Singles Championship – William Larned defeats Robert LeRoy 6 – 2 6 – 2 6 – 4

* American Men's Singles Championship – Fred Hovey defeats Robert Wrenn 6 – 3 6 – 2 6 – 4

* American Men's Singles Championship – Robert Wrenn defeats Fred Hovey 7 – 5 3 – 6 6 – 0 1 – 6 6 – 1

** Men's Doubles Competition – Ken Flach & Robert Seguso

* American Men's Singles Championship – Robert Wrenn defeats Fred Hovey 6 – 4 3 – 6 6 – 4 6 – 4

* American Men's Singles Championship – Robert Wrenn defeats Manliff Goodbody 6 – 8 6 – 1 6 – 4 6 – 4

* American Men's Singles Championship – Robert Wrenn defeats Wilberforce Eaves ( GB ) 4 – 6 8 – 6 6 – 3 2 – 6 6 – 2

The story also became the basis for the book Iron John: A Book About Men by Robert Bly which spawned the Men's Movement in the early 1990s after spending 62 weeks on the The New York Times Best Seller list.

* Erik Fish, William Mahony, Bruce Robertson, and Robert Kasting — Swimming, Men's 4x100m Medley Relay

* Larry Black, Eddie Hart, Robert Taylor, and Gerald Tinker — Athletics, Men's 4x100 m Relay

* Robert Taylor — Athletics, Men's 100 metres

* Michael Bantom, James Brewer, Tommy Burleson, Doug Collins, Kenneth Davis, James Forbes, Thomas Henderson, Dwight Jones, Robert Jones, Kevin Joyce, Tom McMillen, and Edward Ratleff — Basketball, Men's Team Competition

* Robert Berland — Judo, Men's Middleweight ( 86 kg )

* Dean Glenesk, Robert Losey, and Michael Storm — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Team Competition

* Robert Espeseth, Douglas Herland and Kevin Still — Rowing, Men's Coxed Pairs

* Robert Wells — Boxing, Men's Super Heavyweight

* Ian Taylor, Stephen Martin, Paul Barber, Robert Cattrall, Jon Potter, Richard Dodds, William McConnell, Norman Hughes, David Westcott, Richard Leman, Stephen Batchelor, Sean Kerly, James Duthie, Kulbir Bhaura, and Mark Precious — Field Hockey, Men's Team Competition

* Robert Kabbas — Weightlifting, Men's Light-Heavyweight ( 82. 5 kg )

* Robert Molle — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Super Heavyweight (+ 100 kg )

* Robert Mills — Rowing, Men's Single Sculls

* Ken Flach and Robert Seguso — Tennis, Men's Doubles

* William Baylis, Robert Billingham and John Kostecki — Sailing, Men's Soling