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Benjamin Martin GOLDER, Congress, PA (1891-1946)
GOLDER Benjamin Martin , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Alliance, near Vineland, Cumberland County, N.J., December 23, 1891; moved with his parents to Philadelphia, Pa., in 1893;…John VIII, Byzantine emperor
(Encyclopedia) John VIII (John Palaeologus), 1390–1448, Byzantine emperor (1425–48), son and successor of Manuel II. When he acceded, the Byzantine Empire had been reduced by the Turks to the city of…Opie, John
(Encyclopedia) Opie, John, 1761–1807, English portrait and historical painter. Opie showed a remarkable talent as a young man. He became the protégé of the poet John Wolcot, and enjoyed a brief…John I, king of France
(Encyclopedia) John I or John the Posthumous, 1316, king of France, posthumous son of King Louis X. He lived only five days and was succeeded by his uncle, Philip V. According to legend, a dying…Ebenezer ELMER, Congress, NJ (1752-1843)
ELMER Ebenezer , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Cedarville, Cumberland County, N.J., August 23, 1752; pursued an academic course; studied medicine and practiced in Cedarville; served in…Ralph Tyler SMITH, Congress, IL (1915-1972)
Senate Years of Service: 1969-1970 Party: Republican SMITH Ralph Tyler , a Senator from Illinois; born in Granite City, Madison County, Ill., October 6, 1915; attended public schools in Granite…Isaac MOTTE, Congress, SC (1738-1795)
MOTTE, Isaac, a Delegate from South Carolina; born in Charleston, S.C., December 8, 1738; appointed ensign in His Majesty's Sixtieth Royal American Regiment, December 19, 1756, and promoted to…Albert Conrad ULLMAN, Congress, OR (1914-1986)
ULLMAN Albert Conrad , a Representative from Oregon; born in Great Falls, Cascade County, Mont., March 9, 1914; attended the public schools in Snohomish, Wash; graduated from Whitman College, Walla…George HANCOCK, Congress, VA (1754-1820)
HANCOCK George , a Representative from Virginia; born in Chesterfield County, Va., on June 13, 1754; pursued classical studies; served in the Revolutionary War as colonel of Infantry, Virginia…Harry Garner HASKELL, Jr., Congress, DE (1921)
HASKELL Harry Garner , A Representative from Delaware; born in Wilmington, New Castle County, Del., May 27, 1921; educated at Tower Hill School, Wilmington, Del., and St. Mark's School, Southboro,…Trending
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