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Weaver, Warren

(Encyclopedia) Weaver, Warren, 1894–1978, American scientist, b. Reedsburg, Wis., grad. Univ. of Wisconsin. He taught mathematics at Wisconsin (1920–32), was director of the division of natural…

Warren Commission

(Encyclopedia) Warren Commission, popular name given to the U.S. Commission to Report upon the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, established (Nov. 29, 1963) by executive order of President…

1994 College Football Other Major Award Winners

Maxwell (Player)Kerry Collins, Penn St.Camp (Back)Rashaan Salaam, ColoradoButkus (Linebacker)Dana Howard, IllinoisLombardi (Lineman)Warren Sapp, Miami-FLOutland (Interior)Zach Wiegert,…

Fenwick, John

(Encyclopedia) Fenwick, John, 1618–83, Quaker colonist in America, b. England. Planning to found a Quaker refuge in America, Fenwick obtained (1674) Lord Berkeley's share of New Jersey in trust for…

Johnson, Hiram Warren

(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Hiram Warren, 1866–1945, American political leader, U.S. Senator from California (1917–45), b. Sacramento, Calif. His role as attorney in the successful prosecution of Abe…

Warren Gamaliel Harding

Warren Gamaliel HardingBorn: 11/2/1865Birthplace: Morrow County, Ohio Warren Gamaliel Harding was born in Morrow County, Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1865. After attending Ohio Central College, Harding…

Warren Avis Biography

businessmanDied: April 24, 2007 (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Best Known as: founder of Avis car rental company Founder of the Avis car rental chain, the second…

Nina Otero-Warren

Name at birth: Adelina Isabel Emilia Luna OteroNina Otero-Warren is the New Mexican woman remembered for her early work on behalf of the region's Hispanic and Native American residents, and for…

Warren Beatty Biography

Warren Beatty(Henry Warren Beaty)director, actor, producer, writerBorn: 3/30/1937Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia Academy Award-winning director, actor, producer and writer known for his appealing…