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George MacDonald Fraser Biography
authorDied: January 2, 2008 (Isle of Man) Best Known as: author of the Flashman novels A British writer who wrote the Flashman novels over four decades…Winston Churchill
Soldier, writer, politician and finally prime minister, Winston Churchill was one of 20th-century Britain's greatest figures. He is particularly remembered for his indomitable spirit while leading…Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale earned the nickname "The Lady With the Lamp" for her tireless nursing of British soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale was born to wealthy English parents and proved to…Nathaniel SCUDDER, Congress, NJ (1733-1781)
SCUDDER, Nathaniel, a Delegate from New Jersey; born at Monmouth Court House, Monmouth County, N.J., May 10, 1733; was graduated from Princeton College in 1751; studied medicine and commenced…Jonah Kuhio KALANIANAOLE, Congress, HI (1871-1922)
KALANIANAOLE Jonah Kuhio , a Delegate from the Territory of Hawaii; born in Koloa, island of Kauai, Hawaii, March 26, 1871; attended the Royal School and Punahou College, Honolulu; studied four…Joseph GALLOWAY, Congress, PA (1731-1803)
GALLOWAY, Joseph, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born at West River, Anne Arundel County, Md., 1731; moved with his father to Pennsylvania in 1740; received a liberal schooling; studied law;…Philip Barton KEY, Congress, MD (1757-1815)
KEY Philip Barton , a Representative from Maryland; born near Charlestown, Cecil County, Md., April 12, 1757; pursued an academic course; served in the British Army during the Revolutionary War;…Chauncey Judd: Religious Aspects of War
The Tories The Judd Family Religious Aspects of War A large portion or the American colonists were decided in their sentiments by what may be called their religious affinities. From…Tench COXE, Congress, PA (1755-1824)
COXE, Tench, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 22, 1755; received a liberal schooling; engaged in mercantile pursuits; resigned from the Pennsylvania Militia in 1776…Mark Burnett Biography
Mark Burnettcreator of SurvivorBorn: 1960?Birthplace: England Burnett is responsible for the television phenomenon of 2000, Survivor—an experiment in social Darwinism, in which contestants…Trending
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