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George H. Babcock

George H. BabcockBorn: 1832 Water tube steam boiler—Thomas Edison once proclaimed it to be “…the best boiler God has permitted man yet to make.” Even today, nearly half of the electricity…

George Bush Biography

George BushBorn: June 12, 192441st President of U.S. (1989-93) and avid sportsman played 1B on 1947 and '48 Yale baseball teams that placed 2nd in College World Series; captain of 1948 team.…

George Kennedy Biography

George KennedyactorBorn: 2/18/1925Birthplace: New York City This character actor began his career on stage and radio as a child and became a familiar face to American audiences in television and film…

George Clinton Biography

George ClintonmusicianBorn: 7/22/1940Birthplace: Kannapolis, North Carolina Musician who pioneered the funk style of rock in the 1970s with his band Parliament-Funkadelic. Nicknamed “Dr.…

George Fenneman Biography

George Fennemanannouncer, actorBorn: 11/10/1919Birthplace: Beijing, China He was the announcer/straight man opposite Groucho Marx on the hit TV quiz show You Bet Your Life (1950–61), as well…

George Plimpton Biography

George Plimptonwriter, editor, actorBorn: 3/18/1927Birthplace: New York City Tall professional author and editor who also makes cameo appearances in films. Thoroughly educated, first at…

George Schaefer Biography

George Schaefer(George Louis Scheafer)director, producerBorn: 12/16/1920Birthplace: Wallingford, Connecticut In the early 1950s and 1960s, Schaefer directed the first TV versions of several…

Rulers of England and Great Britain (table)

(Encyclopedia) Rulers of England and Great Britain(including dates of reign) Saxons and Danes Egbert, 802–39 Æthelwulf, son of Egbert, 839–58 Æthelbald, son of Æthelwulf, 858–60 Æthelbert,…

Lorimer, George Horace

(Encyclopedia) Lorimer, George HoraceLorimer, George Horacelôrˈĭmər [key], 1867–1937, American editor, b. Louisville, Ky. After working for the Armour Packing Company (1887–95) and as a wholesale…

Chantrey, Sir Francis Legatt

(Encyclopedia) Chantrey, Sir Francis LegattChantrey, Sir Francis Legattlĕgˈət chănˈtrē [key], 1781–1841, English sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues. Among his many well-known works…