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Brewer's: George III
was nicknamed “Farmer George,” or “The Farmer King.” (See Farmer.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894George IVGeorge II A B C D E F G H I J K L M…Brewer's: George IV
was nicknamed “The First Gentleman of Europe,” “Fum the Fourth,” “Prince Florizel,” “The Adonis of fifty,” and “The Fat Adonis of fifty.” (See each of these nicknames.) Source:…Brewer's: Farmer George
George III.; so called from his farmer-like manners, taste, dress, and amusements. (1738, 1760-1820.) “A better farmer ne'er brushed dew from lawn.” Byrons Vision of Judgment. Source:…The Family of George Washington
The Question: What were the names of George Washington's wives? How many times was he married? What were the names of his children? During what…George Herbert Quote
The Question: What is the origin of the often quoted phrase "living well is the best revenge"? I cannot find it anywhere! Fitzgerald? Elliot? The Windsors?…George "Spanky" McFarland
The Question: Concerning the old classic movies of Little Rascals or Our Gang Comedies... whatever happened to Spanky McFarland? I heard that he was killed…George Takei Biography
George TakeiactorBorn: 4/20/1937Birthplace: Los Angeles Takei will likely be forever associated with hit sci-fi series Star Trek. He joined the franchise in 1966 as helmsman Hikaru Sulu and…George Gervin Biography
George GervinBorn: April 27, 1952Basketball G/F joined the ABA in 1972 and came to the NBA with San Antonio in 1976; a five-time NBA all-star; led the league in scoring four times; scored 26,…George Westinghouse Biography
George Westinghouse Born: 1846Birthplace: Central Bridge, N.Y. Steam-power brake devices—Westinghouse invented a system of railroad brakes that would centralize control in the hands of the…George R. Stibitz
George R. StibitzBorn: 1904Birthplace: York, Pa. Complex computer—Stibitz is internationally recognized as the father of the modern digital computer. In 1939 Stibitz helped design the Model I complex…Trending
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