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Jeremy

(Encyclopedia) JeremyJeremyjĕrˈĭmē [key], English form of Jeremiah. The Epistle of Jeremy is a title given to the sixth chapter of Baruch.

Renner, Karl

(Encyclopedia) Renner, KarlRenner, Karlkärl rĕnˈər [key], 1870–1950, Austrian socialist politician. A deputy after 1907, Renner became, following the abdication (Nov., 1918) of Emperor Charles I, the…

Jeremy Irons

actorBorn: 9/19/1948Birthplace: Isle of Wight, England Academy and Tony Award-winning film, stage and televsion actor known for his intensity and patrician cool. His films include The French…

Collier, Jeremy

(Encyclopedia) Collier, Jeremy, 1650–1726, English clergyman. Collier was imprisoned as one of the nonjurors, who refused to pledge allegiance to William III and Mary II. He later was outlawed (1696…

Taylor, Jeremy

(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Jeremy, 1613–67, English bishop and theological and devotional writer. He was distinguished as a preacher and as the author of some of the most noted religious works in English…

Bentham, Jeremy

(Encyclopedia) Bentham, Jeremy, 1748–1832, English philosopher, jurist, political theorist, and founder of utilitarianism. Educated at Oxford, he was trained as a lawyer and was admitted to the bar,…

Belknap, Jeremy

(Encyclopedia) Belknap, JeremyBelknap, Jeremybĕlˈnăp [key], 1744–98, American historian, b. Boston. A Congregational minister, he wrote history out of antiquarian interest, but showed great diligence…

Best Supporting Actor Nominees

The 83rd Academy Award Best Supporting Actor Nominees Read biographies of the Best Supporting Actor nominees. Find out about all the nominees, from front-runner Christian Bale to first-time…

Corbyn, Jeremy Bernard

(Encyclopedia) Corbyn, Jeremy Bernard, 1949–, British politician. A trade union organizer, he served on the Haringey District Council in London (1974–83) before he was first elected to Parliament,…