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Francis Ferdinand

(Encyclopedia) Francis Ferdinand, 1863–1914, Austrian archduke, heir apparent (after 1889) of his uncle, Emperor Francis Joseph. In 1900 he married a Czech, Sophie Chotek. She was made duchess of…

Pearson, Karl

(Encyclopedia) Pearson, Karl, 1857–1936, English scientist. He studied law, taught geometry, and applied mathematics and mechanics, and in 1911 became professor of eugenics at the Univ. of London and…

Cockrell, Francis Marion

(Encyclopedia) Cockrell, Francis MarionCockrell, Francis Marionkŏkˈrəl [key], 1834–1915, Confederate general and U.S. senator, b. Johnson co., Mo. Enlisting as a private with Confederate forces in…

Key, Francis Scott

(Encyclopedia) Key, Francis ScottKey, Francis Scottkē [key], 1779–1843, American poet, author of the Star-Spangled Banner, b. present Carroll co., Md. A lawyer, he was U.S. attorney for the District…

Edgeworth, Francis Ysidro

(Encyclopedia) Edgeworth, Francis YsidroEdgeworth, Francis Ysidroəsēˈdrōˌ [key], 1845–1926, British economist, grad. Trinity College, Dublin. He was professor of political economy at Oxford and first…

Haverfield, Francis John

(Encyclopedia) Haverfield, Francis JohnHaverfield, Francis Johnhăvˈərfēld [key], 1860–1919, English historian and archaeologist. Educated at Oxford, he also worked under Theodor Mommsen. In 1907 he…

Jammes, Francis

(Encyclopedia) Jammes, FrancisJammes, FrancisfräNsēsˈ zhäm [key], 1868–1938, French poet. He lived most of his life in the Pyrenees. Jammes is usually grouped with the symbolists, but he is…

Arlene Francis 2001 Deaths

Arlene FrancisAge: 93 breezy actress who was a mainstay on television's What's My Line? She was a panelist on the show for 25 years. Other acting credits include the films All My Sons (1948)…

Charles Francis Brush Biography

Charles Francis Brushengineer, inventorBorn: 3/17/1849Birthplace: Euclid Township, Ohio After studying mining engineering at the University of Michigan, he worked as a chemist and an iron…

Francis Edgar Stanley Biography

Francis Edgar Stanleyinventor, manufacturer Born: 6/1/1849Birthplace: Kingfield, Maine Francis and his twin brother Freelan formed the Stanley Dry Plate Company in 1883 to manufacture dry…