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a name commonly used in old plays for a valet or man-servant. Probably a Merry Andrew is simply the mirth-making Andrew or domestic jester. (See Merry Andrew.) Similarly, Abigail is used…Andrew Alford
Andrew Alford Born: 1904Birthplace: Samara, Russia Localizer antenna system—Alford invented and developed antennas for radio navigation systems, including VOR and instrument landing systems,…Presidential Trivia
Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and Zachary Taylor were second cousins…Presidential Quotes
Words from each American president Compiled by David Johnson Note: Dates indicate term of office. Choose a president: George WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonJames…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: G
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Blaine, James Gillespie
(Encyclopedia) Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830–93, American politician, b. West Brownsville, Pa. As Secretary of State, Blaine was particularly energetic in fostering closer relations with the Latin…Donelson, Andrew Jackson
(Encyclopedia) Donelson, Andrew JacksonDonelson, Andrew Jacksondŏnˈəlsən [key], 1799–1871, American politician, b. Cumberland region of Tennessee. He was brought up at the Hermitage by his uncle,…Foulis, Andrew
(Encyclopedia) Foulis, AndrewFoulis, Andrewfoulz [key], 1712–75, and Robert Foulis, 1707–76, Scottish printers, brothers. They worked in partnership as printers to the Univ. of Glasgow. Their…Joanna I
(Encyclopedia) Joanna I, 1326–82, queen of Naples (1343–81), countess of Provence. She was the granddaughter of King Robert of Naples, whom she succeeded with her husband, Andrew of Hungary. The…Bassett, John Spencer
(Encyclopedia) Bassett, John Spencer, 1867–1928, American historian, b. Tarboro, N.C. He was professor of history at Trinity College (now Duke Univ.) from 1893 to 1906 and then at Smith from 1906 to…Trending
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