JORGENSEN, Joseph, a Representative from Virginia; born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 11, 1844; was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia;…
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(Encyclopedia) Rolfe, Frederick William, 1860–1913, English novelist, also known as Baron Corvo. After a vain attempt to become a priest, Rolfe earned a living painting and teaching before he began…
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