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Calvert, Charles, 3d Baron Baltimore

(Encyclopedia) Calvert, Charles, 3d Baron Baltimore, 1637–1715, second proprietor of Maryland. He was sent over as deputy governor of that province in 1661 by his father, Cecilius Calvert, 2d Baron…

little magazine

(Encyclopedia) little magazine, term used to designate certain magazines that have as their purpose the publication of art, literature, or social theory by comparatively little-known writers. The…

Warren, Earl

(Encyclopedia) Warren, Earl, 1891–1974, American public official and 14th chief justice of the United States (1953–69), b. Los Angeles. He graduated from the Univ. of California Law School in 1912.…

Chris Penn 2006 Deaths

Chris PennAge: 40 character actor who played supporting—but memorable—roles in the films Reservoir Dogs, Starsky & Hutch, and Rush Hour. His brother is the actor Sean Penn. Died: Los…

Leo Penn 1998 Deaths

Leo Penndirector Emmy Award-winning director of such popular shows as St. Elsewhere, Kojak and Trapper John, M.D.. He was also the father of actors Sean and Chris.Born: 1921? Died:…

Robin Wright Penn Biography

Robin Wright Penn(Robin Wright)actressBorn: 4/8/1966Birthplace: Dallas, Texas Before garnering attention for her performance as the title character in the movie The Princess Bride (1987),…

Brentwood, towns, United States

(Encyclopedia) Brentwood. 1 Uninc. town (2020 pop. 63,399), Suffolk co., SE N.Y., on central Long Island, in the town of Islip. It is mainly…

Herbert Warren Wind 2005 Deaths

Herbert Warren WindAge: 88 writer who eloquently covered golf for Sports Illustrated and The New Yorker. He also wrote more than a dozen books about the game. Died: Bedford, Mass., May 30,…

Buffett, Warren Edward

(Encyclopedia) Buffett, Warren Edward Buffett, Warren Edward bŭfˈət [key], 1930–, American financial executive, b.…