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Arnold, Matthew
(Encyclopedia) Arnold, Matthew, 1822–88, English poet and critic, son of the educator Dr. Thomas Arnold. Arnold was educated at Rugby; graduated from Balliol College, Oxford in 1844; and was a fellow…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: L
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+…Clough, Arthur Hugh
(Encyclopedia) Clough, Arthur HughClough, Arthur Hughklŭf [key], 1819–61, English poet. He was educated at Rugby and Balliol College, Oxford, where he became friends with Matthew Arnold. After…ballistics
(Encyclopedia) ballisticsballisticsbəlĭsˈtĭks [key], science of projectiles. Interior ballistics deals with the propulsion and the motion of a projectile within a gun or firing device. Its problems…James Lowry Donaldson MORRISON, Congress, IL (1816-1888)
MORRISON James Lowry Donaldson , a Representative from Illinois; born in Kaskaskia, Ill., April 12, 1816; appointed midshipman in the Navy in 1832 and served until December 31, 1839, when he…Chemistry: What Are Acids and Bases?
What Are Acids and Bases?ChemistryAcids and BasesWhat Are Acids and Bases?Properties of Acids and BasesThe pH ScaleTitrationsBuffers Although I've told you that acids and bases aren't hard to…Walker, Madam C. J.
(Encyclopedia) Walker, Madam C. J., 1867–1919, African-American entrepeneur, b. Delta, La., as Sarah Breedlove. Thought to be America's first black female millionaire, this daughter of ex-slaves was…Stefan Lorant 1997 Deaths
Stefan Lorantauthor, magazine editor A pioneer of photojournalism, Lorant is credited with developing the model for Life magazine. Born: 1901Died: 1997Arthur L. Liman1997 DeathsDwight Lowry…J. Anthony Lukas Biography
J. Anthony LukasAge: 64 writer The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer is best known for his widely praised book about desegregation in Boston, Common Ground: A Turbulent Decade in the Lives of…Curtis Jones 1998 Deaths
Curtis JonesAge: 55 Missouri assistant football coach and father of the team's starting quarterback; played two seasons for Missouri (1966-67) before spending three seasons in the NFL with…Trending
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