(Encyclopedia) Jouett, Matthew HarrisJouett, Matthew Harrisjōˈət [key], 1787–1827, American painter, b. Mercer co., Ky., studied in Boston with Gilbert Stuart. He was the first prominent painter in…
(Encyclopedia) Crawford, William Harris, 1772–1834, American statesman, b. Amherst co., Va. (his birthplace is now in Nelson co.). He moved with his parents to South Carolina and later to Georgia.…
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Luther Harris, 1902–81, American librarian and political scientist, b. Bastrop co., Tex. After teaching political science at several universities, he became director of the…
(Encyclopedia) Barham, Richard HarrisBarham, Richard Harrisbärˈəm [key], pseud. Thomas IngoldsbyThomas Ingoldsbyĭngˈgəlzbē [key], 1788–1845, English humorist, grad. Oxford. Ordained a minister in…
(Encyclopedia) Whitaker, Charles HarrisWhitaker, Charles Harrishwĭtˈəkər [key], 1872–1938, American architect and author, b. Rhode Island, studied art abroad. Editor (1913–27) of the journal of the…
former President of IrelandDied: April 12, 2008Best Known as: former President of Ireland Deathplace: Dublin, Ireland Patrick Hillery was the President of Ireland…
actorBorn: March 19, 1928Died: January 13, 2009 (California, USA) Best Known as: star of "The Prisoner" British actor Patrick McGoohan had a long career that…
Richard Patrick RussnovelistBorn: 1914Birthplace: Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, England Fans of historical fiction are familiar with Patrick O'Brian's series of novels, centered on two…
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