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Blount, James Henderson

(Encyclopedia) Blount, James HendersonBlount, James Hendersonblŭnt [key], 1837–1903, American public official, b. Jones co., Ga. U.S. Representative from Georgia (1873–93), he was chosen by President…

Wharton, Thomas Wharton, 1st marquess of

(Encyclopedia) Wharton, Thomas Wharton, 1st marquess of, 1648–1715, English politician. Before his entry into Parliament (1673) he had acquired the reputation as a rake and gambler that he retained…

Waddell, James Iredell

(Encyclopedia) Waddell, James IredellWaddell, James Iredellwŏdĕlˈ [key], 1824–86, Confederate naval officer in the American Civil War, b. Pittsboro, N.C. He was appointed a midshipman in the U.S.…

Akimiski

(Encyclopedia) Akimiski, island: see James Bay, Canada.

Old Pretender

(Encyclopedia) Old Pretender: see Stuart, James Francis Edward.

Mann Act

(Encyclopedia) Mann Act: see Mann, James Robert.

Stuart, Robert, 1st duke of Albany

(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, Robert, 1st duke of Albany, 1340?–1420, regent of Scotland; third son of Robert II. As earl of Fife and Monteith, he held commands under his father and more than…