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Sewell, Jonathan
(Encyclopedia) Sewell, Jonathan, 1766–1839, Canadian jurist, b. Cambridge, Mass. He was educated in England and emigrated to Canada in 1785. A lawyer, he became attorney general of Lower Canada (…Swift, Jonathan
(Encyclopedia) Swift, Jonathan, 1667–1745, English author, b. Dublin. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest satirists in the English language. In 1713 Swift became dean of St. Patrick's…Thomas, Jonathan Taylor
actorBirthplace: Bethlehem, Pa.Born: 9/8/81Brewer's: Jonathan and David
In 1 Sam. xviii. 4 we read that Jonathan (the king's son) “stripped himself of his robe and gave it to David, with his sword, bow, and girdle.” This was a mark of honour, as princes and…Brewer's: Jonathan's Arrows
They were shot to give warning, and not to hurt. (1 Sam. xx. 36.) “If the husband would reprove his wife, it should be in such a mood as if he did chide himself; and his words like…Brewer's: Brother Jonathan
When Washington was in want of ammunition, he called a council of officers, but no practical suggestion could be offered. “We must consult brother Jonathan,” said the general, meaning his…Brewer's: David and Jonathan
Inseparable friends. Similar examples of friendship were Pylades and Orestes (q.v.); Damon and Pythias (q.v.); etc. “I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan. Very pleasant hast thou…Jonathan Frakes Biography
Jonathan FrakesactorBorn: 8/19/1952Birthplace: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Actor who has found his most success as Commander William T. Riker in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–94) and a…Jonathan Demme Biography
Jonathan Demme director, producer, screenwriterBorn: 2/22/1944Birthplace: Baldwin, New York Having entered into feature-film making in the early 1970s, he is noted for the fast-paced, edgy style…Jonathan Pryce Biography
Jonathan Pryce actorBorn: 6/1/1947Birthplace: Holywell, Wales The black-clad man who graced the 1994 Infiniti TV ads with his elegant diction, Pryce won a Tony Award for his Broadway debut in…Trending
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