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Ananites

(Encyclopedia) Ananites: see Anan ben David; Karaites.

Big Ben

(Encyclopedia) Big Ben, the bell in the Parliament tower (Westminster Palace), London, England. It was named for Sir Benjamin Hall, commissioner of works when the bell was installed in 1856. The name…

Ibn Gabirol, Solomon ben Judah

(Encyclopedia) Ibn Gabirol, Solomon ben JudahIbn Gabirol, Solomon ben Judahĭˈbən gäbēˈrôl [key], c.1021–1058, Jewish poet and philosopher, known also as Avicebron, b. Malaga. His secular poetry deals…

Caro, Joseph ben Ephraim

(Encyclopedia) Caro or Karo, Joseph ben EphraimCaro or Karo, Joseph ben Ephraimkäˈrō [key], 1488–1575, eminent Jewish codifier of law, b. Toledo, Spain. He left Spain as a child when the Jews were…

Demas BARNES, Congress, NY (1827-1888)

BARNES Demas , a Representative from New York; born in Gorham Township, Ontario County, N.Y., April 4, 1827; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits; moved to New York…

Michael Darr BARNES, Congress, MD (1943)

BARNES Michael Darr , a Representative from Maryland; born in Washington, D.C., September 3, 1943; attended Landon School, Bethesda, Md.; graduated, Principia High School, St. Louis, Mo., 1962; B.…

Barnes COMPTON, Congress, MD (1830-1898)

COMPTON Barnes , a Representative from Maryland; born in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md., November 16, 1830; attended Charlotte Hall Academy, St. Mary's County, Md., and was graduated from…

Ben Curtis, 2003 News

26, professional golfer, stunned the world in July when he won the British Open. Curtis's win ranks as one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Curtis had played in only 14 other PGA…

Ben Affleck, 1998 News

28, and Ben Affleck, 26, longtime pals from Boston, became two of Hollywood's most sought-after actors this year. The popularity of Good Will Hunting, the Oscar-winning film they wrote and…

Ben Bagley 1998 Deaths

Ben Bagleyproducer Bagley produced several Off Broadway hits including The Shoestring Revue. In his “Revisited” series, he showcased recordings of obscure Broadway songs.Born: 1933Died:…