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Tuke, William
(Encyclopedia) Tuke, William, 1732–1822, English merchant and philanthropist. He succeeded at an early age to the family business at York in wholesale tea and coffee. He is remembered as the chief…Shiloh
(Encyclopedia) ShilohShilohshīˈlō [key], town, central ancient Palestine, the modern Khirbet Seilun, the West Bank, NNE of Jerusalem. In biblical times it lay in the territory of Ephraim. The Hebrews…Ramah
(Encyclopedia) RamahRamahrāˈmə [key], in the Bible. 1 Town, NE ancient Palestine, allotted to Naphtali. 2 Town of Asher. 3 Unidentified town of Simeon, called Ramah of the south. It is apparently…Warren, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Warren, Samuel, 1807–77, English lawyer and author. He wrote many legal texts, Passages from the Diary of a Late Physician (1832), and the extremely popular novel Ten Thousand a Year (…Eli
(Encyclopedia) EliEliēˈlī [key], in the Bible, high priest and judge of Israel, teacher of the boy Samuel.David, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) David, d. c.970 b.c., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 b.c.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel…Samuel Fuller Biography
Samuel FullerAge: 85 film director, screen-writer and producer ranked internationally among the best. Famed for low-budget productions. Died: Oct. 30, 1997.Joseph Fuchs1997 DeathsEd Furgol…Samuel Bartholomew Biography
Samuel BartholomewAge: 81 blocking back who captained Tennessee's 1939 undefeated, unscored upon football team (reg. season); won trophy for outstanding blocker in the SEC in 1938 and 1939;…Yorty, Samuel W.
ex-mayor of Los AngelesBirthplace: Lincoln, Neb.Born: 1909Died: 1998Samuel Baron Biography
Samuel Baron flutist, conductor Best known as a flutist, Baron was a founding member of the New York Woodwind Quintet and the director of the Bach Aria Group.Born: 1925Died: 1997Rex…