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Hope, Bob
(Encyclopedia) Hope, Bob, 1903–2003, American comedian, b. London as Leslie Townes Hope; he came to the United States at the age of five. Famous for his “ski-jump” nose, topical humor, superb timing…Bob Hope
Name at birth: Leslie Townes HopeBob Hope was a triple-threat superstar of radio, film and television for decades, from the 1930s through the 1990s. His popularity hit its peak during World War II…Bob Hope Biography
Bob Hope(Leslie Townes Hope)actor, comedianBorn: 5/29/1903Birthplace: Eltham, England American film, radio and television comedian known for his topical jokes, quick delivery and long career…Leslie, Frank
(Encyclopedia) Leslie, Frank, 1821–80, American engraver and publisher, b. England. He learned his trade on the Illustrated London News, but in 1848 immigrated to New York City, where in 1855 he…Leslie, Miriam Florence (Folline)
(Encyclopedia) Leslie, Miriam Florence (Folline), c.1836–1914, American publisher, b. New Orleans. She became editor of Frank Leslie's Lady's Journal in 1871 and married Leslie in 1874. After his…Lesley, John
(Encyclopedia) Lesley, John: see Leslie, John.Folline, Miriam
(Encyclopedia) Folline, Miriam: see Leslie, Frank.Leslie, Charles Robert
(Encyclopedia) Leslie, Charles RobertLeslie, Charles Robertlĕzˈlē [key], 1794–1859, English painter and writer, b. London. Educated in the United States, he returned to England to study art and to…Leslie, Alexander, 1st earl of Leven
(Encyclopedia) Leslie, Alexander, 1st earl of Leven: see Leven, Alexander Leslie, 1st earl of.Leslie, David
(Encyclopedia) Leslie, David, d. 1682, Scottish military commander. After serving in the Swedish army, he was a major general under his uncle, Alexander Leslie, 1st earl of Leven, in the Scottish…