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Jones, John Paul
(Encyclopedia) Jones, John Paul, 1747–92, American naval hero, b. near Kirkcudbright, Scotland. His name was originally simply John Paul. After the Revolution Jones was sent to Europe to collect…Laud, William
(Encyclopedia) Laud, William, 1573–1645, archbishop of Canterbury (1633–45). He studied at St. John's College, Oxford, and was ordained a priest in 1601. From the beginning Laud showed his hostility…Cohan, George Michael
(Encyclopedia) Cohan, George MichaelCohan, George Michaelkōhănˈ, kōˈhăn, kōˈən [key], 1878–1942, American showman, b. Providence, R.I. As a child he appeared in vaudeville as one of “The Four Cohans…Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr. (Bobby Jones), 1902–71, American golfer, b. Atlanta, Ga. A lawyer, he became a golf devotee. Jones won the National Open (1923, 1926, 1929–30), the National…Jones, Sir William
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Sir William, 1746–94, English philologist and jurist. Jones was celebrated for his understanding of jurisprudence and of Oriental languages. He published an Essay on the Law of…Jones, Casey
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Casey, 1864–1900, American locomotive engineer celebrated in ballad and song, probably b. Jordan, Fulton co., Ky. His real name was John Luther Jones, but at the age of 17 he…1997-98 MLS All-Star Game Goaltenders
USA, 6-1 Date: Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998 at Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.; Attendance: 34,416; Coaches: Octavio Zombrano, LA (MLS World) and Bruce Arena, D.C. (MLS USA); MVP: Brian McBride,…Jones, Davy
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Davy: see Davy Jones.Jones, Robert Edmond
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Robert Edmond, 1887–1954, American scene designer, b. Milton, N.H. With his design in 1915 for The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife, a new era of scene design began in the United…Jones, Mother
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Mother: see Jones, Mary Harris.Trending
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