(Encyclopedia) Leslie or Lesley, John, 1527–96, Scottish bishop, historian, and statesman. After studying in France, he returned (c.1554) to Scotland, where he opposed the Reformation. He became…
(Encyclopedia) Peters, Roberta, 1930–2017, American coloratura soprano, b. New York City as Roberta Peterman. Discovered by Jan Peerce, she auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera in 1950. Scheduled to…
(Encyclopedia) Norfolk, Thomas Howard, 4th duke of, 1536–72, English nobleman, son of Henry Howard, earl of Surrey. He succeeded his grandfather, the 3d duke, in 1554. He was favored by Queen…
(Encyclopedia) BeatrixBeatrixbēˈətrĭks, bē-ăˈtrĭks [key], 1938–, queen of the Netherlands (1980–2013). The oldest daughter of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld…
HOLTZMAN, Lester, a Representative from New York; born in New York City, June 1, 1913; attended the public schools; graduated from St. Johnâs Prelaw School; LL.B., St. Johnâs Law School,…
WINGO, Otis Theodore, (husband of Effiegene Wingo), a Representative from Arkansas; born in Weakley County, Tenn., June 18, 1877; attended the public schools, Bethel College at McKenzie, Tenn…
ADDABBO, Joseph Patrick, a Representative from New York; born in Ozone Park, Queens County, N.Y., March 17, 1925; attended Public School 59, Boysâ High School, Brooklyn, and City College of…
KRATOVIL, Frank, M. Jr., a Representative from Maryland; born in Lanham, Prince Georgeâs County, Md.; May 29, 1968; B. A., Western Maryland College, Westminster, Md., 1990; J. D., University…
LENT, James, a Representative from New York; born in Newtown, Long Island (now a part of the Borough of Queens), N.Y., in 1782; engaged in mercantile pursuits in New York City; judge of Queens…
JACKSON LEE, Sheila, a Representative from Texas; born in Queens, Queens County, N.Y., January 12, 1950; graduated from Jamaica High School; B.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1972; J.D.,…
