(Encyclopedia) Peter or Peters, Hugh, 1598–1660, British Puritan clergyman, educated at Cambridge. He became a priest of the Established Church, but his Puritan doctrines forced him to leave England…
marine biologistBorn: January 17, 1962Died: March 16, 2009 (Alaska, USA) Best Known as: son of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath Nicholas Hughes' life began with…
writer and directorBorn: February 18, 1950Died: August 6, 2009 (New York, USA) Best Known as: writer and director John Hughes helped create some of the most…
BATTLE, Laurie Calvin, a Representative from Alabama; born in Wilsonville, Shelby County, Ala., May 10, 1912; graduated from Deshler High School, Tuscumbia, Ala., 1930; B.A., Birmingham-…
BLAKE, John Lauris, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Boston, Mass., March 25, 1831; received a classical education; moved to Orange, N.J., in 1846; studied law; was admitted to the…
GREENE, William Laury, a Representative from Nebraska; born near Ireland, Pike County, Ind., October 3, 1849; moved with his parents to Dubois County, in the same State; attended the common…
radio personality, executiveBorn: 1947Birthplace: Omaha, Neb. Born Catherine Elizabeth Woods, she attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha but did not graduate. Around…
The Question: Who swore in Lyndon Johnson? The Answer: On Nov. 22, 1963, after President Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Vice President Johnson and Jackie…
(Encyclopedia) Despenser, Hugh leDespenser, Hugh lelə dĭspĕnˈsər [key], d. 1265, chief justiciar of England. He joined the barons in their struggle against Henry III and received various offices,…
