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Devrient, Ludwig

(Encyclopedia) Devrient, LudwigDevrient, Ludwigl&oobreve;tˈvĭkh dəvrēăNˈ [key], 1784–1832, German actor. He abandoned a commercial career in 1804 to join a traveling theatrical company. In Berlin…

Spohr, Ludwig

(Encyclopedia) Spohr, Ludwig or LouisSpohr, Ludwig or Louisl&oobreve;tˈvĭkh shpōr, l&oomacr;ˈē [key], 1784–1859, German composer, conductor, and violinist. After touring Europe extensively,…

Ludwig TELLER, Congress, NY (1911-1965)

TELLER Ludwig , a Representative from New York; born in New York City (Borough of Manhattan), N.Y., June 22, 1911; educated in the public schools; graduated from New York University in 1936 and…

Ludwig WORMAN, Congress, PA (1761-1822)

WORMAN Ludwig , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pa., in 1761; received a limited schooling; learned the tanning business; moved to Earl Township,…

Yorck von Wartenburg, Ludwig, Graf

(Encyclopedia) Yorck von Wartenburg or York von Wartenburg, Ludwig, GrafYorck von Wartenburg or York von Wartenburg, Ludwig, Grafboth: l&oobreve;tˈvĭkh gräf yôrk fən värˈtənb&oobreve;rkh [key…

Schröder, Friedrich Ludwig

(Encyclopedia) Schröder, Friedrich LudwigSchröder, Friedrich Ludwigfrēˈdrĭkh l&oomacr;tˈvĭkh shröˈdər [key], 1744–1816, German actor, manager, and dramatist. He introduced Shakespeare in Germany…

Rowse, A. L.

Shakespearean scholarBirthplace: Austell, EnglandBorn: 1903Died: 1997

Evans, Donald L.

ex-secretary of CommerceBirthplace: Houston, Tex.Born: 7/27/46

R. L. Burnside

Mr. WizardFat Possum/Epitaph Junior Kimbrough's labelmate on Fat Possum, R. L. Burnside is another Mississippi hill country-bluesman rescued from obscurity in the early '90s. His seminal Fat…

Brewer's: L. E. L

Letitia Elizabeth Landon (afterwards Mrs. Maclean), a poetess of the “Lara” and “Corsair” school (1802-1839). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894LL.DL A B C D E F G…