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Sadler, Sir Ralph
(Encyclopedia) Sadler or Sadleir, Sir RalphSadler or Sadleir, Sir Ralphboth: sădˈlər [key], 1507–87, English diplomat. Through the influence of Thomas Cromwell, he secured (c.1536) the favor of Henry…Godwin, William
(Encyclopedia) Godwin, William, 1756–1836, English author and political philosopher. A minister in his youth, he was, however, plagued by religious doubts and gave up preaching in 1783 for a literary…Huntly, George Gordon, 4th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Huntly, George Gordon, 4th earl of, 1514–62, Scottish nobleman. He was made lord high chancellor in 1546. Although a Roman Catholic, he led a revolt against Mary Queen of Scots and was…Lincoln, Mary Todd
(Encyclopedia) Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818–82, wife of Abraham Lincoln, b. Lexington, Ky. Of a good Kentucky family, she was living with her sister, daughter-in-law of Gov. Ninian Edwards of Illinois,…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: John Anderson, My Jo
by Robert Burns The Captain's LadyMy Love, She's But A Lassie YetJohn Anderson, My Jo John Anderson, my jo, John, When we were first acquent; Your locks were like the raven…BONNER, Jr., Josiah Robins (Jo), Congress, AL (1959)
BONNER, Jr. Josiah Robins (Jo) , a Representative from Alabama; born in Selma, Dallas County, Ala., November 19, 1959; B.A., University of Alabama, 1982; attended University of Alabama Law School…Jr. BONNER, Josiah Robins (Jo), Congress, AL (1959)
BONNER, Jr., Josiah Robins (Jo), a Representative from Alabama; born in Selma, Dallas County, Ala., November 19, 1959; B.A., University of Alabama, 1982; attended University of Alabama Law…Kerr, Jean Collins
(Encyclopedia) Kerr, Jean Collins, 1923–2003, American comic author and playwright, b. Scranton, Pa., wife of Walter Kerr. Kerr had a knack for finding wry humor in the worlds of marriage, suburbia,…Wyatt, Sir Thomas, c.1520–54, English soldier and conspirator
(Encyclopedia) Wyatt, Sir Thomas, c.1520–54, English soldier and conspirator; son of the poet Sir Thomas Wyatt. In Jan., 1554, when Queen Mary's intention to marry Philip II of Spain was announced,…Laurance, John
(Encyclopedia) Laurance, JohnLaurance, Johnlôrˈəns [key], 1750–1810, American Revolutionary officer, b. near Falmouth, Cornwall, England; son-in-law of Alexander MacDougall. A lawyer, he was (1777–82…Trending
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