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Fraser, James Earle
(Encyclopedia) Fraser, James Earle, 1876–1953, American sculptor, b. Winona, Minn., studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and in Paris. The best known of his many works are The End of the Trail (…Bellingshausen Sea
(Encyclopedia) Bellingshausen Sea, part of the S Pacific Ocean, W Antarctica, SW of Cape Horn between the Antarctic Peninsula and Amundsen Sea. The sea is named after Russian explorer Fabian Gottlieb…Simon of Cyrene
(Encyclopedia) Simon of CyreneSimon of Cyrenesīrēˈnē [key], in the New Testament, bystander made to carry Jesus' cross. He was probably an African Jew, and is identified as the father of Alexander…Ypsilanti, Greek family
(Encyclopedia) Ypsilanti or HypsilantiYpsilantiboth: ĭpˌsĭlănˈtē [key], prominent Greek family of Phanariots (see under Phanar). An early distinguished member, Alexander Ypsilanti, c.1725–c.1807, was…Evan Shelby ALEXANDER, Congress, NC (17671809)
ALEXANDER Evan Shelby , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., about 1767; attended the common schools; was graduated from Princeton College in 1787; studied law…John ALEXANDER, Congress, OH (1777-1848)
ALEXANDER John , a Representative from Ohio; born at Crowsville, in the Spartanburg District, S.C., April 16, 1777; attended the public schools; moved to Butler County, Ohio, and thence to…Mark ALEXANDER, Congress, VA (1792-1883)
ALEXANDER Mark , a Representative from Virginia; born on a plantation near Boydton, Mecklenburg County, Va., February 7, 1792; attended the public schools; was graduated from the University of…Nathaniel ALEXANDER, Congress, NC (1756-1808)
ALEXANDER Nathaniel , a Representative from North Carolina; born near Concord, Mecklenburg County, N.C., March 5, 1756; attended the common schools; was graduated from Princeton College in 1776…Robert ALEXANDER, Congress, MD (1740-1805)
ALEXANDER, Robert, a Delegate from Maryland; born on the family estate in Cecil County (now part of the city of Elkton), Md., around 1740; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced;…Alexander NEWMAN, Congress, VA (1804-1849)
NEWMAN Alexander , a Representative from Virginia; born near Orange, Va., on October 5, 1804; pursued an academic course; held several local offices; member of the State house of delegates 1836-…Trending
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