(Encyclopedia) Dolin, Sir AntonDolin, Sir Antondōˈlĭn [key], 1904–83, English ballet dancer and choreographer, originally named Patrick Healey-Kay. Dolin joined Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1921,…
(Encyclopedia) Cooper, Gary, 1901–61, American film actor, b. Helena, Mont., as Frank James Cooper. His first important starring role in A Farewell to Arms (1933) was followed by such films as Mr.…
(Encyclopedia) Geulincx, ArnoldGeulincx, Arnoldgöˈlĭngks [key], 1624–69, Flemish Cartesian philosopher, b. Antwerp. One of the founders of occasionalism, his philosophy is characterized by a curious…
(Encyclopedia) Williams, Shirley Vivien Teresa Brittain, Baroness Williams of Crosby 1930–, British politician. Daughter of the political scientist and philosopher Sir George Catlin and the novelist…
actressBorn: 6/11/1924Birthplace: Yonkers, New York An actress with the Negro Ensemble Company from 1967, she starred in plays throughout the world, winning an Obie Award in 1985. She also appeared…
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(Encyclopedia) Muldoon, Paul, 1951–, Irish poet, b. Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, B.A. Queen's Univ., Belfast, 1973. Muldoon worked as an arts producer for the BBC (1973–86), then taught at the Univ…
(Encyclopedia) Gardiner, Stephen, 1493?–1555, English prelate. He was educated at Cambridge. He became secretary to Thomas (later Cardinal) Wolsey and later secured the favor of Henry VIII by a…
BUCHANAN, Frank, (husband of Vera Daerr Buchanan), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa., December 1, 1902; attended the public schools and was…
