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Smillie, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Smillie, RobertSmillie, Robertsmīˈlē [key], 1857–1940, British labor official, b. Belfast, Ireland, of Scottish parents. He was president of the Scottish Miners' Federation from 1894…C. H. Ranulf COMPTON, Congress, CT (1878-1974)
COMPTON C. H. Ranulf , a Representative from Connecticut; born in Poe, Allen County, Ind., September 16, 1878; attended the public schools at Indianapolis, Ind.; was graduated from the Howe…John M. C. SMITH, Congress, MI (1853-1923)
SMITH John M. C. , a Representative from Michigan; born in Belfast, Ireland, February 6, 1853; immigrated to the United States in 1855 with his parents, who settled near Plymouth, Ohio; attended…Markham, Sir Clements Robert
(Encyclopedia) Markham, Sir Clements RobertMarkham, Sir Clements Robertmärˈkəm [key], 1830–1916, English geographer and writer. While in the navy he served on a British expedition (1850–51) to the…Mitchum, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Mitchum, Robert (Robert Charles Duran Mitchum), 1917–97, American film actor, b. Bridgeport, Conn. He found extra work and bit parts in early 1940s movies, and first achieved wide…2003 Nobel Prize Winners
Peace: Shirin Ebadi (Iran), for her work as a human rights activist and lawyer.Literature: J. M. Coetzee (South Africa).Physics: Alexei A. Abrikosov (Russia, U.S.), Anthony J. Leggett (UK, U.…fashion
(Encyclopedia) fashion, in dress, the prevailing mode affecting modifications in costume. Styles in Asia have been characterized by freedom from change, and ancient Greek and Roman dress preserved…Lorde, Audrey Geraldine
(Encyclopedia) Lorde, Audre, 1934–1992, African-American poet, essayist, and civil rights activist, b. New York City, grad. Columbia (M.L.S. 1961).…Cunninghame Graham, Robert Bontine
(Encyclopedia) Cunninghame Graham, Robert BontineCunninghame Graham, Robert Bontinekŭnˈĭngəm [key], 1852–1936, British politician and author. He lived as a cattle rancher in Argentina and traveled…Harleian Library
(Encyclopedia) Harleian LibraryHarleian Libraryhärˈlēən, härlēˈ– [key], manuscript collection of more than 7,000 volumes and more than 14,000 original legal documents, formed by Robert Harley, 1st…Trending
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