CURTIS, Carlton Brandaga, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Madison County, N.Y., December 17, 1811; pursued an academic course; moved to Mayville, N.Y.; studied law; moved to Erie,…
(Encyclopedia) de Blasio, Bill, 1961–, American politician, b. New York City as Warren Wilhelm, Jr., B.A New York Univ., 1984, M.A. Columbia, 1987. A liberal Democrat, de Blasio worked in the New…
(Encyclopedia) Cox, Kenyon, 1856–1919, American painter, draftsman, and art critic, b. Warren, Ohio. He studied in Cincinnati, at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and with Carolus-Duran and…
(Encyclopedia) Harvey, George Brinton McClellan, 1864–1928, American journalist and diplomat, b. Peacham, Caledonia co., Vt. After a career in journalism and insurance, he became involved in the…
(Encyclopedia) Windham, WilliamWindham, Williamwĭnˈdəm [key], 1750–1810, British politician. Elected to Parliament in 1784, he was a friend of Edmund Burke, whom he assisted in the impeachment of…
actressBorn: 4/24/1934Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia Academy Award-winning actress whose screen talents range from dancing the can-can to playing the part of an aging eccentric. Her films include…
actressBorn: 5/29/1958Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas The Oscar-nominated actress has appeared in numerous successful movies, including Valmont (1989), The American President (1994), Richard III (1995…
(Encyclopedia) Francis, Sir Philip, 1740–1818, British statesman and pamphleteer. He may have been the author known as Junius. He held several minor posts in government offices before being appointed…