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Tristram and Isolde
(Encyclopedia) Tristram and IsoldeTristram and Isoldetrĭsˈtrəm, ĭsōlˈdə, ĭzōlˈ– [key], medieval romance. The earliest extant version (incomplete) was written (c.1185) by Thomas of Britain in Anglo-…Hemings, Sally
(Encyclopedia) Hemings, Sally, 1773–1835, African-American slave owned by Thomas Jefferson, b. Charles City co., Va.; her original name was probably Sarah. Her father was John Wayles, Jefferson's…Virgin Islands
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Virgin Islands, group of about 100 small islands, West Indies, E of Puerto Rico. The islands are divided politically between the United States and Great Britain. Although…Bill Thomas 2000 Deaths
Bill ThomasAge: 79 Oscar-winning costume designer who worked on more than 300 films, including Spartacus and Logan's Run. Died: Beverly Hills, Calif., May 30, 2000Samuel TaylorR - ZDerrick…Thomas Foran 2000 Deaths
Thomas ForanAge: 76 combative lawyer who served as chief prosecutor in the Chicago Seven conspiracy trial in which seven defendants, including Jerry Rubin, Abbie Hoffman, and Tom Hayden, were…Duane Thomas 2000 Deaths
Duane ThomasAge: 39 former WBC super welterweight champion; won vacated title by beating John Mugabi; He was shot to death outside a department storeDied: Detroit, June 13Derrick ThomasR -…Herb Thomas 2000 Deaths
Herb ThomasAge: 77 NASCAR pioneer who won the Grand National Racing (now Winston Cup) championship in 1951 and 1953; ranks 12th on the career victory list with 48 wins in 230 starts; won…Thomas L. Jennings Biography
Thomas L. JenningsinventorBorn: 1791Birthplace: New York, N.Y. A tailor in New York City, Jennings is credited with being the first African American to hold a U.S. patent. The patent, which…Bill Thomas, 2003 News
Republican politician from California, made a rare apology on the House floor in July, when he admitted to using “poor judgment” in calling on Capitol police to break up a meeting of…Thomas Green, 2001 News
proud polygamist, was found guilty on four counts of bigamy and failure to pay child support by a Utah jury in May. A fundamentalist Mormon, Green lives with his five wives and 29 children…Trending
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