(Encyclopedia) Steer, Philip Wilson, 1860–1942, English landscape painter. Steer worked largely in the tradition of French impressionist painting and was considered the greatest English landscape…
(Encyclopedia) Bliss, Philip Paul, 1838–76, American evangelist and writer of gospel songs, b. Clearfield co., Pa. A fine baritone voice and a handsome presence aided him in his work, and his songs…
(Encyclopedia) Webb, Philip Speakman, 1831–1915, English architect. His influence, together with that of R. N. Shaw and W. E. Nesfield, established after the mid-19th cent. a revival of residential…
(Encyclopedia) Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman and British barrister, b. Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, of Jewish parents. His family moved (c.1813) to Wilmington, N…
OHLIGER, Lewis Philip, a Representative from Ohio; born in Rheinpfalz, Bavaria, Germany, January 3, 1843; immigrated to the United States in October 1854 with his parents; settled in Canton,…
MARKLEY, Philip Swenk, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Skippack, near Norristown, Montgomery County, Pa., July 2, 1789; pursued an academic course; located in Norristown; studied…
TRAYNOR, Philip Andrew, a Representative from Delaware; born in Wilmington, New Castle County, Del., May 31, 1874; attended the public schools, Goldey Business College, Wilmington, Del., and…
VAN CORTLANDT, Philip, (brother of Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr.), a Representative from New York; born in New York City August 21, 1749; pursued classical studies; attended Coldenham Academy;…
