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Carpenter, Mary

(Encyclopedia) Carpenter, Mary, 1807–77, English educator. She devoted her life to the establishment of schools and institutions and the promotion of educational reforms. In 1835 she organized the…

Hamilton, James, 2d earl of Arran

(Encyclopedia) Hamilton, James, 2d earl of Arran, d. 1575, Scottish nobleman; son of James Hamilton, 1st earl of Arran. After the death (1542) of James V, he stood next in line to the throne after…

Suffolk, Henry Grey, duke of

(Encyclopedia) Suffolk, Henry Grey, duke of, d. 1554, English nobleman. He became 3d marquess of Dorset on his father's death (1530), and in 1534 he married Frances, daughter of Charles Brandon, duke…

Thompson, William T.

(Encyclopedia) Thompson, William T., 1812–82, American humorist and editor, b. Ravenna, Ohio. He was founder and editor of the Savannah Morning News, which became one of the most prominent newspapers…

Wistar, Isaac Jones

(Encyclopedia) Wistar, Isaac Jones, 1827–1905, American financier, b. Philadelphia; great-nephew of Caspar Wistar. His early manhood was spent adventurously in the West as a muleteer, trapper, and…

Harry Potter Playlists

What is on Daniel and Rupert's iPods? from iTunes Related Links Harry Potter Banned?Harry Potter Movies!Harry Potter Movie Actors Hogwarts (beginner) Daniel Radcliffe…

Harry Callahan Biography

Harry CallahanAge: 86 skilled photographer who masterfully offered glimpses of the ordinary elements of life in an elegant, modernist style. His successful career spanned more than 50 years…

Harry Walker Biography

Harry WalkerAge: 80 left-handed outfielder who won the National League batting title in 1947 and had the deciding hit in the 1946 World Series; nicknamed "The Hat" for his habit of adjusting…

Harry Litwack Biography

Harry LitwackAge: 91 coached men's basketball team at Temple for 21 years, winning a NIT title in 1969 and earning two NCAA Final Four appearances (1956, 1958); nicknamed "The Chief," because…