See Also: Cambrai, Treaty of(encyclopedia)
Macon, Dave(encyclopedia)
Cambrai, League of(encyclopedia)
Fleischer, Max and Dave(encyclopedia)
Dave (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
Dave and Buster's(tourism)
Brubeck, Dave(encyclopedia)
Dave's Italian Kitchen(tourism)
Macon(encyclopedia)
Macon(dictionary)

Cambrai, Treaty of (sh) and Macon, Dave (sh)


Cambrai, Treaty of (sh)




or Paix des Dames

(French: "Peace of the Ladies") (August 3, 1529) Agreement ending one phase of the wars between Francis I of France and Emperor Charles V, temporarily confirming Spanish (Habsburg) control in Italy.

It was called the Paix des Dames because it was negotiated by Louise of Savoy (1476-1531), mother of King Francis and regent in his absence, and Margaret of Austria, aunt of Charles and regent of the Netherlands. See also Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis.


Macon, Dave (sh)




orig. David Harrison Macon

born Oct. 7, 1870, Smart Station, Warren county, Tenn., U.S.
died March 22, 1952, Readyville, Tenn.

U.S. country Music singer and banjo player.

He grew up in Nashville, where his parents ran a hotel that catered to traveling performers. He was in the mule business for 20 years; after the trucking industry put him out of business, he became a professional musician. Performing as Uncle Dave Macon, he entertained audiences with his jovial folk tunes, such as "Go Long Mule," and energetic showmanship. He is considered the first individual to become a star of the Grand Ole Opry, and he was an Opry regular from the mid-1920s until his death.