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Elizabeth Farnese
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth FarneseElizabeth Farnesefärnāˈsā [key], 1692–1766, queen of Spain, second consort of Philip V; niece of Antonio Farnese, duke of Parma. Soon after her marriage (1714),…Throckmorton, Sir Nicholas
(Encyclopedia) Throckmorton or Throgmorton, Sir Nicholas, 1515–71, English diplomat. A relative of Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, he became a staunch Protestant and gained the favor of…George Shannon LONG, Congress, LA (1883-1958)
LONG George Shannon , (Brother of Huey Pierce Long, brother-in-law of Rose McConnell Long, cousin of George S., and uncle of Russell Billiu Long), a Representative from Louisiana; born in Tunica,…Joseph Bernard SHANNON, Congress, MO (1867-1943)
SHANNON Joseph Bernard , a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, Mo., March 17, 1867; attended the public schools of St. Louis and Spalding Business College, Kansas City, Mo.; moved…Richard Cutts SHANNON, Congress, NY (1839-1920)
SHANNON Richard Cutts , a Representative from New York; born in New London, Conn., February 12, 1839; was graduated from the grammar and high schools at Biddeford, Maine, and from Waterville…Thomas Bowles SHANNON, Congress, CA (1827-1897)
SHANNON Thomas Bowles , a Representative from California; born in Westmoreland County, Pa., September 21, 1827; attended the public schools; moved to Illinois in 1844 and to California in 1849;…Honorees
The National Women's Hall of Fame is the only national membership organization that honors and celebrates the achievements of American women. Founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, New York,…Babington, Anthony
(Encyclopedia) Babington, AnthonyBabington, Anthonybăbˈĭngtən [key], 1561–86, English conspirator. A member of the Roman Catholic gentry, he served as a youth in the household of the earl of…Brooke, Fulke Greville, 1st Baron
(Encyclopedia) Brooke, Fulke Greville, 1st BaronBrooke, Fulke Greville, 1st Baronf&oobreve;lk grĕvˈĭl [key], 1554–1628, English author and statesman. A favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, he held many…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: E
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