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Mannyng, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Mannyng or Manning, Robert, fl. 1298–1338, English poet, b. Brunne (modern Bourne), Lincolnshire; also called Robert of Brunne. He was a monk in the Gilbertine order. Mannyng is known…Hemmer, Jarl Robert
(Encyclopedia) Hemmer, Jarl RobertHemmer, Jarl Robertyärl rōˈbərt hĕmˈər [key], 1893–1944, Finnish author who wrote in Swedish. Inwardly troubled, he experienced several religious crises and finally…Rathlin Island
(Encyclopedia) Rathlin IslandRathlin Islandrăthˈlĭn [key], 5 sq mi (13 sq km), Moyle dist., N Northern Ireland. Its cliffs, of limestone and basalt, rise at Slieveacarn to 449 ft (137 m). Farming and…Sherman Antitrust Act
(Encyclopedia) Sherman Antitrust Act, 1890, first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts; it was named for Senator John Sherman. Prior to its enactment, various states had passed…George II, king of Great Britain and Ireland
(Encyclopedia) George II (George Augustus), 1683–1760, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1727–60), son and successor of George I. Though devoted to Hanover, of which he was elector, George was more…Pulitzer Prize for History of United States
1917 With Americans of Past and Present Days, J. J. Jusserand, Ambassador of France to United States…Norris H. COTTON, Congress, NH (1900-1989)
Senate Years of Service: 1954-1974; 1975-1975 Party: Republican; Republican COTTON Norris H. , a Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire; born on a farm in Warren, Grafton County, N.H., May…Glover H. CARY, Congress, KY (1885-1936)
CARY Glover H. , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Calhoun, McLean County, Ky., May 1, 1885; attended public and private schools, and Centre College, Danville, Ky.; employed as deputy…Henry H. CHAMBERS, Congress, AL (1790-1826)
Senate Years of Service: 1825-1826 Party: Jacksonian CHAMBERS Henry H. , a Senator from Alabama; born near Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Va., October 1, 1790; graduated from William and Mary College…Lyle H. BOREN, Congress, OK (1909-1992)
BOREN Lyle H. , a Representative from Oklahoma; born near Waxahachie, Ellis County, Tex., May 11, 1909; moved to Lawton, Okla., in 1917; attended the public schools; was graduated from the East…Trending
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