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Bailey, F. Lee

(Encyclopedia) Bailey, F. Lee (Francis Lee Bailey), 1933-2021, American lawyer, b. Waltham, Ma., Boston Univ. Law School (J.D., 1960). Bailey attended…

Bailey, Gamaliel

(Encyclopedia) Bailey, Gamaliel, 1807–59, American abolitionist editor, b. Mt. Holly, N.J. In 1837 he succeeded James Birney as editor and publisher of the Philanthropist at Cincinnati. Three times…

Bailey, Pearl

singerBirthplace: Newport News, Va.Born: 1918Died: 1990

Brewer's: Bailey

The space enclosed within the external walls of a castle, not including the “Keep.” The entrance was over a drawbridge, and through the embattled gate (Middle-age Latin balium or ballium,…

Donovan Bailey

Donovan BaileyBorn: Dec. 16, 1967Track Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who set world record in the 100m (9.84) in gold medal-winning performance at 1996 Olympics which stood until '99; set…

circus

(Encyclopedia) circus [Lat.,=ring, circle], historically, the arena associated with the horse and chariot races and athletic contests known in ancient Rome as the Circensian games. The Roman circus…

Deschappelles, Alexandre

(Encyclopedia) Deschappelles, Alexandre (Alexandre Louis Honoré Lebreton Deschapelles), 1780–1847, French chess player, b. Ville d'Avray. Considered the world champion chess player from about 1815 to…

du Bois, Guy Pène

(Encyclopedia) du Bois, Guy Pènedu Bois, Guy Pènegē pĕn dü bwä [key], 1884–1958, American painter and critic, b. Brooklyn, N.Y.; studied under William Chase and in Paris. In New York City after 1906…

Maria Bailey Biography

Maria Baileyentrepreneur, writer, radio hostBorn: Jan. 20, 1964Birthplace: Miami, Florida An executive in the fields of publishing, marketing, and business development, Maria Bailey has…