(Encyclopedia) Fell, John, 1625–86, English clergyman. He was dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and bishop of Oxford. While at Oxford, he initiated an extensive building program and promoted the…
(Encyclopedia) Hare, Sir John, 1844–1921, English actor-manager, whose original name was John Fairs. From 1856 to 1874 he was a prominent actor with the Bancrofts' company in the plays of Tom…
(Encyclopedia) Gravelot, HubertGravelot, Hubertübĕrˈ grävlōˈ [key], 1699–1772, French engraver. Gravelot was instrumental in introducing the French rococo pictorial tradition to England. The books he…
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Payne Stewart celebrates after sinking his 15-foot putt on the final hole to win the 1999 U.S. Open. The U.S. Open (held Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18) turns 100…
(Encyclopedia) Keene, Laura, c.1826–1873, Anglo-American actress-manager, b. England. She played with Mme Vestris at the Lyceum, London. She emigrated to the United States in 1852 and became manager…
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American League New York The Yankees can breathe a little easier knowing that Anaheim, which owned a 5-5 record vs. New York in 1998, is out of the picture. The Yankees love to pound on Texas…
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(Encyclopedia) gin [archaic geneva, from Du. from O.Fr. from Lat.,=juniper], spirituous liquor distilled chiefly from fermented cereals, malted and unmalted, and flavored with juniper berries. It…
