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Micah, book of the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MicahMicahmīˈkə [key], 6th of the books of the Minor Prophets of the Bible, containing the oracles of the prophet Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah whose career spanned the period c.750–…

Maris

(Encyclopedia) MarisMarismäˈrĭs [key], three Dutch painters, who were brothers. Jacob or Jakob Maris, 1837–99, the most celebrated, painted domestic interiors but is particularly famous for his…

Rugby, town, England

(Encyclopedia) Rugby, town (1991 pop. 59,039), Warwickshire, central England. An important railroad junction and engineering center, Rugby is the seat of one of England's most esteemed public schools…

Penrose, Boies

(Encyclopedia) Penrose, BoiesPenrose, Boiesboiz [key], 1860–1921, American political leader, b. Philadelphia. A lawyer, he was (1884–97) a member of the Pennsylvania legislature and coauthored a…

Matthew Hale CARPENTER, Congress, WI (1824-1881)

Senate Years of Service: 1869-1875; 1879-1881 Party: Republican; Republican CARPENTER Matthew Hale , a Senator from Wisconsin; born Decatur Merritt Hammond Carpenter in Moretown, Washington…

William Matthew KETCHUM, Congress, CA (1921-1978)

KETCHUM William Matthew , a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles on September 2, 1921; attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, Calif.; attended…

Matthew Diamond LAGAN, Congress, LA (1829-1901)

LAGAN Matthew Diamond , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Maghera, Londonderry, Ireland, June 20, 1829; attended the common schools; immigrated to the United States and settled in New…

Matthew Anthony DUNN, Congress, PA (1886-1942)

DUNN Matthew Anthony , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pa., August 15, 1886; attended the public schools in Pittsburgh and Meyersdale; by accidents, lost…