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Theresa, Saint (Theresa of Lisieux)

(Encyclopedia) Theresa or Thérèse, Saint (Theresa of Lisieux), 1873–97, French Carmelite nun, one of the most widely loved saints of the Roman Catholic Church, b. Alençon. Her original name was Marie…

Plath, Sylvia

(Encyclopedia) Plath, Sylvia, 1932–63, American poet, b. Boston. Educated at Smith College and Cambridge, Plath published poems even as a child and won many academic and literary awards. Her first…

Servetus, Michael

(Encyclopedia) Servetus, MichaelServetus, Michaelsərvēˈtəs [key], 1511–53, Spanish theologian and physician. His name in Spanish was Miguel Serveto. In his early years he came in contact with some of…

Martin Ambrose FORAN, Congress, OH (1844-1921)

FORAN Martin Ambrose , a Representative from Ohio; born in Choconut, Susquehanna County, Pa., November 11, 1844; attended the public schools and St. Joseph's College; taught school three years;…

Martin David FOSTER, Congress, IL (1861-1919)

FOSTER Martin David , a Representative from Illinois; born near West Salem, Edwards County, Ill., September 3, 1861; attended the public schools and Eureka (Ill.) College; was graduated from the…

Martin Kissinger GANTZ, Congress, OH (1862-1916)

GANTZ Martin Kissinger , a Representative from Ohio; born in Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, January 28, 1862; attended the common schools and Lebanon (Ohio) College; was graduated from the…

Martin Barnaby MADDEN, Congress, IL (1855-1928)

MADDEN Martin Barnaby , a Representative from Illinois; born in Wolviston, England, March 21, 1855; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Ill., in 1860;…