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Maurice, Frederick Denison

(Encyclopedia) Maurice, Frederick Denison, 1805–72, English clergyman and social reformer. He was brought up a Unitarian but became an Anglican. He studied law at Cambridge and was a founder of the…

Wolfram von Eschenbach

(Encyclopedia) Wolfram von EschenbachWolfram von Eschenbachvôlˈfräm fən ĕshˈənbäkh [key], c.1170–c.1220, German poet. Perhaps the greatest of the German minnesingers, and one of the finest poets of…

J. Dennis Hastert, 1999 News

57, congressman, was chosen Speaker of the House in January by members of the 106th Congress. The Republican from Illinois called for bipartisan cooperation. Hastert was tapped after Speaker…

T. J. Solomon, 1999 News

15, high school student, went on a shooting rampage in May at Conyers, Georgia's Heritage High, wounding several students before tearfully surrendering to an assistant principal.

Thomas J. Skutt 2000 Deaths

Thomas J. SkuttAge: 69 former chairman and chief executive of Mutual of Omaha. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Died: Omaha, Neb., May 30, 2000William SimonR - ZMichael Smith

J. K. Rowling, 2000 News

34, writer, thrilled fans around the world with the July release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth volume in her best-selling series about a boy wizard. Even before its…

J. T. Walsh 1998 Deaths

J. T. WalshAge: 54 Hollywood character actor who played supporting roles in movies such as A Few Good Men, Sling Blade, and Good Morning, Vietnam. Died: Feb. 27, 1998.George C. WallaceR -…

P. J. Carlesimo, 1998 News

guard for the Golden State Warriors, had a one year suspension from the N.B.A. reduced by five months and his contract reinstated after the Players' Association filed grievances on his…

J. Paul Getty 2003 Deaths

J. Paul GettyAge: 70 philanthropist and an heir to the Getty oil fortune. American-born, he spent much of his adult life in England, becoming a British citizen in 1997. Died: London, April 17…

J. C. Furnas 2001 Deaths

J. C. FurnasAge: 95 historian and writer known for his in-depth examination of social issues. His article “…And Sudden Death” investigated auto-related deaths. The piece led to safer designs…