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Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Ophites
(Encyclopedia) OphitesOphitesōˈfīts [key] [Gr.,=believers in the serpent], group of Gnostic sects notorious for extreme cultism and inverted morality. Certain of these sects were known as Naasseni.…Getz, Stan
(Encyclopedia) Getz, Stan, 1927–91, American jazz tenor saxophonist, b. Philadelphia, as Stanley Gayetsky. As a mature musician he was especially known for his “cool” jazz style. He began playing as…Boleslaus III
(Encyclopedia) Boleslaus III, 1085–1138, duke of Poland (1102–38). The kingdom had been divided by his father, Ladislaus Herman, between Boleslaus and his elder brother Zbigniew, whose legitimacy was…Marcel, Gabriel
(Encyclopedia) Marcel, GabrielMarcel, Gabrielgäbrēĕlˈ [key]Marcel, Gabriel märsĕlˈ [key] 1889–1973, French philosopher, dramatist, and critic, b. Paris. A leading Christian existentialist, he became…Herman TOLL, Congress, PA (1907-1967)
TOLL Herman , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Kiev, Russia, March 15, 1907; graduated from Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pa.; was admitted to the bar and commenced the…Herman STUMP, Congress, MD (1837-1917)
STUMP Herman , a Representative from Maryland; born on Oakington farm, in Harford County, Md., August 8, 1837; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1856 and…Herman KNICKERBOCKER, Congress, NY (1779-1855)
KNICKERBOCKER Herman , a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., July 27, 1779; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1803 and commenced practice in…Herman LEHLBACH, Congress, NJ (1845-1904)
LEHLBACH Herman , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Heilig-Kreuz-Steinach, Baden, Germany, July 3, 1845; immigrated to the United States in 1851 with his parents, who settled in Newark, N.…Herman WELKER, Congress, ID (1906-1957)
Senate Years of Service: 1951-1957 Party: Republican WELKER Herman , a Senator from Idaho; born in Cambridge, Washington County, Idaho, December 11, 1906; attended public school and the University…Trending
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