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Messiah

(Encyclopedia) MessiahMessiahməsīˈə [key] or MessiasMessiasməsīˈəs [key] [Heb.,=anointed], in Judaism, a man who would be sent by God to restore Israel and reign righteously for all humanity. The…

Ross, Barney David

(Encyclopedia) Ross, Barney David, 1909–67, American boxer, b. New York City as Dov-Ber Rasofsky; he was also known as Beryl David Rasofsky and Barnet David Rasofsky. After an amateur career, Ross…

Baliol, Edward de

(Encyclopedia) Baliol, Edward deBaliol, Edward debālˈyəl [key], d. 1363, king of Scotland, son of John de Baliol (d. 1315). Having secured English support for his claim to the Scottish throne, he…

Teniers, David

(Encyclopedia) Teniers, DavidTeniers, Davidtənērzˈ, tĕnˈyərz, Flemish tĕnērsˈ [key], the elder, 1582–1649, Flemish painter. He spent many years in Rome. Works attributed to him have often been…

Beckham, David

(Encyclopedia) Beckham, David (David Robert Joseph Beckham), 1975–, English soccer player known especially for the power and accuracy of his free kicks. After beginning to play on the Manchester…

Philemon DICKERSON, Congress, NJ (1788-1862)

DICKERSON Philemon , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Succasunna, Morris County, N.J., January 11, 1788; pursued classical studies, and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania…

Other 2001 Men's Tournaments: NCAA Division III

Sixty-four teams played into the 32-team Division III field. The four sectional winners: MIDDLE ATLANTIC—William Paterson-NJ (24-4); EAST/NORTHEAST—Catholic (25-5); NORTH—Ohio Northern (26-2…

David Strickland Biography

David StricklandAge: 28 young actor who was best known for his role as a music critic in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. Died: Las Vegas, Nev., March 22, 1999Susan StrasbergS - ZPaul Stuart…

David Ho Biography

David HoAIDS researcher Born: 11/3/1952 Birthplace: Taichung, Taiwan When David Ho was three years old his father traveled to America in search of a better life for his family. He was away…