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Lyell, Sir Charles
(Encyclopedia) Lyell, Sir CharlesLyell, Sir Charleslīˈəl [key], 1797–1875, British geologist. After studying and briefly practicing law, he spent most of his life in travel and in popularizing…divine right
(Encyclopedia) divine right, doctrine that sovereigns derive their right to rule by virtue of their birth alone—a right based on the law of God and of nature. Authority is transmitted to a ruler from…Montgomery Clift Biography
Montgomery CliftactorBorn: 10/17/1920Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Fine-featured, highstrung movie actor who often played sensitive loners. His films include Red River (1946), A Place in the…Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard
(Encyclopedia) Dahlgren, John Adolphus BernardDahlgren, John Adolphus Bernarddălˈgrən [key], 1809–70, American naval officer, b. Philadelphia. Appointed a midshipman in 1826, he had a long and…Saisset, Bernard
(Encyclopedia) Saisset, BernardSaisset, Bernardbĕrnärˈ sĕsāˈ [key], d. 1314, French churchman. In 1295 he became bishop of Pamiers (near Foix, S France). He was sent (1301) by Pope Boniface VIII as…Clarksville
(Encyclopedia) Clarksville, city (2020 pop. 166,722), seat of Montgomery co., NW Tenn., on the Cumberland and Red rivers, in a farm, livestock, and…Pottstown
(Encyclopedia) Pottstown, borough (1990 pop. 21,831), Montgomery co., SE Pa., on the Schuylkill River; settled c.1700, inc. 1815. The borough's industries include plastic and metal products,…Flagg, James Montgomery
(Encyclopedia) Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877–1960, American painter, illustrator, and author, b. Pelham Manor, N.Y. He studied in New York City, in England, and in Paris. Returning to New York, he…Thomas MONTGOMERY, Congress, KY (1779-1828)
MONTGOMERY Thomas , a Representative from Kentucky; born in what is now Nelson County, Va., in 1779; received a thorough English training; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced…James Montgomery BECK, Congress, PA (1861-1936)
BECK James Montgomery , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 9, 1861; attended the public schools and was graduated from Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa., in 1880;…Trending
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