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Stanley, Arthur Penrhyn
(Encyclopedia) Stanley, Arthur Penrhyn, 1815–81, English clergyman and author. As a student at Rugby he was influenced by the liberal views of Thomas Arnold. In 1838 he was elected a fellow of…McAlister, Linda Lopez
(Encyclopedia) McAlister, Linda Lopez, 1939-2021, American feminist philosopher, b. Los Angeles, Ca., as Linda Lee McAlister, Barnard College (B.A…Super PACs Explained
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Benjamin Banneker, Thomas Jennings, other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni Madame C.J. Walker Related Links Black History Month FeaturesAfrican American History…McLennan, Sir John Cunningham
(Encyclopedia) McLennan, Sir John Cunningham, 1867–1935, Canadian physicist, grad. Univ. of Toronto (B.A., 1892; Ph.D., 1900). He taught at the Univ. of Toronto from 1892 to 1932, was professor of…Church, Richard William
(Encyclopedia) Church, Richard William, 1815–90, English Anglican clergyman. He was educated at Oxford, where he became a follower of John Henry Newman. As dean of St. Paul's (1871–90) he did much to…2003 People in the News
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(Encyclopedia) Liddell, Henry GeorgeLiddell, Henry Georgelĭdˈəl [key], 1811–98, English classical scholar. He was headmaster (1846–55) of Westminster School and dean (1855–91) of Christ Church,…Fell, John
(Encyclopedia) Fell, John, 1625–86, English clergyman. He was dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and bishop of Oxford. While at Oxford, he initiated an extensive building program and promoted the…Abbott, Grace
(Encyclopedia) Abbott, Grace, 1878–1939, American social worker, b. Grand Island, Nebr. She did notable work as director (1921–34) of the Child Labor Division of the U.S. Children's Bureau. The Child…Trending
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