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Louis XII, king of France
(Encyclopedia) Louis XII, 1462–1515, king of France (1498–1515), son of Charles, duc d'Orléans. He succeeded his father as duke. While still duke, he rebelled against the regency of Anne de Beaujeu…Du Guesclin, Bertrand
(Encyclopedia) Du Guesclin, BertrandDu Guesclin, BertrandbĕrträNˈ dü gĕklăNˈ [key], c.1320–80, constable of France (1370–80), greatest French soldier of his time. A Breton, he initially served…bossism
(Encyclopedia) bossism, in U.S. history, system of political control centering about a single powerful figure (the boss) and a complex organization of lesser figures (the machine) bound together by…Daru, Pierre Antoine, Comte
(Encyclopedia) Daru, Pierre Antoine, ComteDaru, Pierre Antoine, Comtepyĕr äNtwänˈ kôNt därüˈ [key], 1767–1829, French soldier, administrator, statesman, and writer. He served in the French…Arthur Phillips MURPHY, Congress, MO (1870-1914)
MURPHY Arthur Phillips , a Representative from Missouri; born in Hancock, Pulaski County, Mo., December 10, 1870; attended the public schools of Pulaski County and the School of Mines and…Benjamin Franklin MURPHY, Congress, OH (1867-1938)
MURPHY Benjamin Franklin , a Representative from Ohio; born in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, December 24, 1867; attended the public schools; learned the glassworker's trade; later…Edward MURPHY, Jr., Congress, NY (1836-1911)
Senate Years of Service: 1893-1899 Party: Democrat MURPHY Edward, Jr. , a Senator from New York; born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., December 15, 1836; attended the common schools; graduated…Everett Jerome MURPHY, Congress, IL (1852-1922)
MURPHY Everett Jerome , a Representative from Illinois; born in Nashville, Washington County, Ill., July 24, 1852; moved with his parents to Sparta, Randolph County, Ill.; attended the public and…George Lloyd MURPHY, Congress, CA (1902-1992)
Senate Years of Service: 1965-1971 Party: Republican MURPHY George Lloyd , a Senator from California; born in New Haven, Conn., July 4, 1902; educated at Peddie Institute in Hightstown, N.J., and…Henry Cruse MURPHY, Congress, NY (1810-1882)
MURPHY Henry Cruse , a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., July 5, 1810; was graduated from Columbia College in New York City in 1830; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…