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Edward WEMPLE, Congress, NY (1843-1920)

WEMPLE Edward , a Representative from New York; born in Fultonville, Montgomery County, N.Y., October 23, 1843; attended the common schools in Fultonville and Ashland Academy in Green County, and…

Charles TRACEY, Congress, NY (1847-1905)

TRACEY Charles , a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., May 27, 1847; was graduated from the Albany Academy in 1866; served in the Papal Zouaves at Rome, Italy, portions of the…

David Mamet Biography

David Mametplaywright, screenwriter, directorBorn: 11/30/1947Birthplace: Chicago Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter and film director known for his biting, elliptical dialogue and works…

Joe Mantegna Biography

Joe Mantegna actorBorn: 11/13/1947Birthplace: Chicago A long-time collaborator with playwright/director David Mamet, Mantegna won accalim for his role in the Broadway production of Mamet's…

Roy Jones Jr.

Roy Jones Jr.Born: Jan. 16, 1969Boxing robbed of gold medal at 1988 Olympics on a scoring error; still voted Outstanding Boxer of the Games; won IBF middleweight crown, beating Bernard…

Biographies of Famous African Americans

  Aaliyah–Ewing | Farmer–Innis | Jackson–Ludacris | Mac–Puckett | Rabb–Swoopes | Tanner–Van Der Zee Browse by category Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious…

Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount

(Encyclopedia) Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758–1805, British admiral. The most famous of Britain's naval heroes, he is commemorated by the celebrated Nelson Column in Trafalgar Square, London…