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Carter, Angela
(Encyclopedia) Carter, Angela, 1940–92, English writer. She was a newspaper reporter before studying at the Univ. of Bristol (B.A., 1965), where she explored medieval literature, Freud, surrealism,…Roy, Rammohun
(Encyclopedia) Roy, RammohunRoy, Rammohunräm-mōˈhən roi [key], 1772–1833, Indian religious and educational reformer. Sometimes called the father of modern India, Roy was born to a wealthy and devout…William Creed WAMPLER, Congress, VA (1926)
WAMPLER William Creed , a Representative from Virginia; born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Va., April 21, 1926; attended the public schools in Bristol, Va.; enlisted on May 21, 1943, in the…William Francis RHEA, Congress, VA (1858-1931)
RHEA William Francis , a Representative from Virginia; born on a farm near Bristol, Washington County, Va., April 20, 1858; attended rural and private schools; was graduated from King College,…Edward Laurence LEAHY, Congress, RI (1886-1953)
Senate Years of Service: 1949-1950 Party: Democrat LEAHY Edward Laurence , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Bristol, R.I., February 9, 1886; attended the public schools; student at Brown…Lovell, Sir Bernard
(Encyclopedia) Lovell, Sir Bernard (Sir Alfred Charles Bernard Lovell), 1913–2012, English radio astronomer, b. Oldland Common, Gloucestershire, England, Ph.D. Univ. of Bristol, 1936. He was a member…Wesley, Charles
(Encyclopedia) Wesley, Charles, 1707–88, English Methodist preacher and hymn writer. As a student at Oxford he devoted himself to systematic study and to the regular practice of religious duties; he…Rupert, Prince
(Encyclopedia) Rupert, Prince, 1619–82, count palatine of the Rhine. Born in Prague, he was the son of Frederick the Winter King, elector palatine and king of Bohemia, and Elizabeth, daughter of…Caleb Newbold TAYLOR, Congress, PA (1813-1887)
TAYLOR Caleb Newbold , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Newportville, Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pa., July 27, 1813; completed preparatory studies; engaged in agricultural…Laban WHEATON, Congress, MA (1754-1846)
WHEATON Laban , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Mansfield, Bristol County, Mass., on March 13, 1754; attended Wrentham (Mass.) Academy; was graduated from Harvard College in 1774;…Trending
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