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Henry, Patrick
(Encyclopedia) Henry, Patrick, 1736–99, political leader in the American Revolution, b. Hanover co., Va. Largely self-educated, he became a prominent trial lawyer. Henry bitterly denounced (1765) the…Leachman, Cloris
(Encyclopedia) Leachman, Cloris, 1926-2021, American actress, b. Des Moines, Ia. Leachman began acting in children’s theater when she was seven, and…Günther, Johann Christian
(Encyclopedia) Günther, Johann ChristianGünther, Johann Christianyōˈhän krĭsˈtyän [key]Günther, Johann Christian günˈtər [key], 1695–1723, German lyric poet. The young Goethe was inspired by the…Young Women's Christian Association
(Encyclopedia) Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), organization whose stated mission is “to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism.” The movement is nondenominational. It grew out of…Biographies: Selected Fashion Designers and Models
Selected Fashion Designers and Models Oleg Cassini See also Notable Women Designers and Models People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Fashion Timeline What is…Christian of Brunswick
(Encyclopedia) Christian of Brunswick or Christian of Halberstadt, 1599–1626, Protestant military leader in the Thirty Years War, titular bishop of Halberstadt (1616–23). One of the first allies of…Wolf, Christian von
(Encyclopedia) Wolf, Christian von: see Wolff, Christian von.Texas Christian University
(Encyclopedia) Texas Christian University, at Fort Worth; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); coeducational; opened 1873 at Thorp Spring, chartered 1874 as Add Ran Male and Female College. It…Fred Christian GARTNER, Congress, PA (1896-1972)
GARTNER Fred Christian , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 14, 1896; attended the public schools and Brown Preparatory School in Philadelphia; served as a…John Christian KUNKEL, Congress, PA (1816-1870)
KUNKEL John Christian , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Harrisburg, Pa., September 18, 1816; attended the common schools of Gettysburg, Pa., and was graduated from Jefferson College,…Trending
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