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John Edwards LEONARD, Congress, LA (1845-1878)

LEONARD, John Edwards, (grandnephew of John Edwards of Pennsylvania), a Representative from Louisiana; born in Fairville, Chester County, Pa., September 22, 1845; attended the public schools;…

Moses Gage LEONARD, Congress, NY (1809-1899)

LEONARD, Moses Gage, a Representative from New York; born in Stafford, Conn., July 10, 1809; attended the public schools; moved to New York City; city alderman and judge of the city court 1840…

Stephen Banks LEONARD, Congress, NY (1793-1876)

LEONARD, Stephen Banks, a Representative from New York; born in New York City April 15, 1793; attended the public schools; moved with his parents to Owego, N.Y., and learned the printer’s…

James Leonard HODGES, Congress, MA (1790-1846)

HODGES, James Leonard, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., April 24, 1790; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

John Leonard PILCHER, Congress, GA (1898-1981)

PILCHER, John Leonard, a Representative from Georgia; born on a farm near Meigs, Thomas County, Ga., August 27, 1898; attended the public schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits for thirty-…

Fontaine, Pierre François Léonard

(Encyclopedia) Fontaine, Pierre François LéonardFontaine, Pierre François Léonardpyĕr fräNswäˈ lāōnärˈ fôNtĕnˈ [key], 1762–1853, French architect. He was known chiefly for the work which, beginning…

Tilley, Sir Samuel Leonard

(Encyclopedia) Tilley, Sir Samuel Leonard, 1818–96, Canadian political leader, b. New Brunswick. He was active in provincial politics and led the government from 1861 to 1865. An advocate of a united…

Carnot, Nicolas Léonard Sadi

(Encyclopedia) Carnot, Nicolas Léonard SadiCarnot, Nicolas Léonard Sadinēkōläˈ lāônärˈ sädēˈ [key]Carnot, Nicolas Léonard Sadi kärnōˈ [key], 1796–1832, French physicist, a founder of modern…