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Gajdusek, Daniel Carleton
(Encyclopedia) Gajdusek, Daniel CarletonGajdusek, Daniel Carletongīdˈəshĕkˌ [key], 1923–2008, American virologist, b. Yonkers, N.Y., grad. Univ. of Rochester; M.D. Harvard, 1945. He worked in the…Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh
(Encyclopedia) Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, known as Rooney Lee, 1837–91, Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War, b. Arlington House, near Alexandria, Va.; son of Robert E. Lee. He…Pulitzer Prizes: Beat Reporting
1991Natalie Angier (New York Times)1992Deborah Blum (Sacramento Bee)1993Paul Ingrassia and Joseph B. White (Wall Street Journal)1994Eric Freedman and Jim Mitzelfeld (Detroit News)1995David M…Thompson, Daniel Pierce
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, Daniel Pierce, 1795–1868, American novelist, b. Charlestown, Mass. He wrote adventure novels, many of which deal with life in Vermont. His notable work is The Green Mountain…Frankfort
(Encyclopedia) Frankfort, city (2020 pop. 28,602), state capital and seat of Franklin co., N central Ky., on both sides of the Kentucky River, in the…Miró Ferrer, Gabriel
(Encyclopedia) Miró Ferrer, GabrielMiró Ferrer, Gabrielgäbrēĕlˈ [key]Miró Ferrer, Gabriel mērōˈ [key]Miró Ferrer, Gabrielfĕrĕrˈ [key], 1879–1930, Spanish novelist and short-story writer. One of the…Daniel, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Daniel, Samuel, 1562?–1619, English poet and historian. He was tutor to William Herbert, 3d earl of Pembroke, and later to Lady Anne Clifford. Eventually he found favor with James I,…Beard, Daniel Carter
(Encyclopedia) Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850–1941, American illustrator and naturalist, b. Cincinnati, Ohio, studied at the Art Students League, New York City. He illustrated many books (among them the…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: J
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