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Alexander, king of Greece

(Encyclopedia) Alexander, 1893–1920, king of the Hellenes (1917–20), second son of Constantine I. After his father's forced abdication, he succeeded to the Greek throne with the support of the Allies…

Alexander BOYD, Congress, NY (1764-1857)

BOYD, Alexander, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., September 14, 1764; moved to Middleburg, Schoharie County, N.Y., and engaged in agricultural pursuits; elected as a…

Reed, James Alexander

(Encyclopedia) Reed, James Alexander, 1861–1944, American political leader, b. near Mansfield, Ohio. He moved to Iowa and was admitted (1885) to the bar, practicing there and later in Missouri. He…

Davis, Alexander Jackson

(Encyclopedia) Davis, Alexander Jackson, 1803–92, American architect, b. New York City. He was the partner of Ithiel Town of New Haven, with whom he designed many important buildings in both the…

De Croo, Alexander

(Encyclopedia) De Croo, Alexander, 1975–, Belgian political leader. He worked for the Boston Consulting Group (1999–2006) and his own management consulting firm (2006–9) before entering politics. The…

Alexander EVANS, Congress, MD (1818-1888)

EVANS, Alexander, a Representative from Maryland; born in Elkton, Cecil County, Md., September 13, 1818; attended the public schools; was a civil engineer’s assistant; attended the local…