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Keith Reemtsma 2000 Deaths
Keith ReemtsmaAge: 74 surgeon known for his pioneering work in cross-species and human transplants. In 1964 he performed the first chimpanzee-human organ transplant. The recipient of a kidney…Jean-François Revel 2006 Deaths
Jean-François RevelAge: 82 French philosopher and writer who contemplated subjects ranging from democracy to food and frequently railed against Europe's anti-Americanism. In his 1970 book,…Nicole Reinhart 2000 Deaths
Nicole ReinhartAge: 24 two-time U.S. national track cycling champion killed in an accident during the final lap of the BMC Tour of Arlington (Mass.); nine-time junior national champion; won…David Reimer 2004 Deaths
David ReimerAge: 38 subject of a medical experiment who was born a boy but raised as a girl. After a botched circumcision, Reimer was castrated, given female hormones, and renamed Brenda. His…Keith, George, Scottish preacher
(Encyclopedia) Keith, George, c.1638–1716, Scottish preacher. Joining the Quakers c.1663, he was closely associated with Robert Barclay, George Fox, and other influential Friends. Shortly after his…Keith, George, Scottish Jacobite
(Encyclopedia) Keith, George, 1693?–1778, Scottish Jacobite, 10th earl marischal [marshal] of Scotland. He took part in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 and after its failure escaped to the Continent. A…Alexander, king of Greece
(Encyclopedia) Alexander, 1893–1920, king of the Hellenes (1917–20), second son of Constantine I. After his father's forced abdication, he succeeded to the Greek throne with the support of the Allies…Gloucester, Henry William Frederick Albert, duke of
(Encyclopedia) Gloucester, Henry William Frederick Albert, duke ofGloucester, Henry William Frederick Albert, duke ofglŏsˈstər, glôˈstər [key], 1900–1974, British prince; third son of George V,…Everest, Sir George
(Encyclopedia) Everest, Sir GeorgeEverest, Sir Georgeēvˈrəst [key], 1790–1866, British surveyor, b. Breconshire, Wales. He worked on the trigonometrical survey of India from 1806 to 1843. He became…Crittenden, George Bibb
(Encyclopedia) Crittenden, George BibbCrittenden, George Bibbkrĭtˈəndən [key], 1812–80, Confederate general, b. Russellville, Ky.; son of John J. Crittenden and brother of Thomas L. Crittenden. Upon…Trending
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