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Crittenden, George Bibb
(Encyclopedia) Crittenden, George BibbCrittenden, George Bibbkrĭtˈəndən [key], 1812–80, Confederate general, b. Russellville, Ky.; son of John J. Crittenden and brother of Thomas L. Crittenden. Upon…Filmer, Sir Robert
(Encyclopedia) Filmer, Sir Robert, d. 1653, English royalist political writer, author of Patriarcha; or, The Natural Power of Kings (pub. posthumously in 1680), a defense of the divine right of…Ledyard, John
(Encyclopedia) Ledyard, JohnLedyard, Johnlĕdˈyərd [key], 1751–89, American adventurer, b. Groton, Conn. He studied at Dartmouth for year, but left college to ship as a sailor. In 1776 he joined Capt…Gower, John
(Encyclopedia) Gower, JohnGower, Johngouˈər, gôr [key], 1330?–1408, English poet. He was the best-known contemporary and friend of Chaucer, who addressed him as “Moral Gower,” at the end of Troilus…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 SmithJ. 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…Trending
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