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Cecil, Lord David

(Encyclopedia) Cecil, Lord DavidCecil, Lord Davidsĭsˈəl, sĕs– [key] (Lord Edward Christian David Gascoyne Cecil), 1902–86, English biographer. He was professor of English literature at Oxford (1948–…

Walter Schirra Biography

astronautDied: May 3, 2007 (San Diego, California) Best Known as: astronaut in three of NASA's earliest manned space programs The only astronaut…

Walter Payton Biography

Walter PaytonAge: 45 NFL's all-time leading rusher with 16,726 yards gained over 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears; nicknamed "Sweetness" for both his kindly demeanor with teammates and fans…

Walter Johnson Biography

Walter JohnsonAge: 56 three-time All-Pro defensive tackle with the Cleveland Browns; recognized as one of the best at his position in team history; played from 1965-76. Died of a heart attack…

Walter Sorell Biography

Walter Sorelldance and culture writer Sorell contributed to Dance News, Dance Magazine and Ballet Today and wrote more than 25 books, including The Dance Through the Ages, Dance in Its Time…

Arensberg, Walter Conrad

Arensberg, Walter Conrad[1878-1954](2)Mr. Arensberg has been active in the new movement in poetry and was one of the group who contributed to the yearly collection called "Others". He is the…

Brewer's: Walter Multon

Abbot of Thornton-upon-Humber, in Lincolnshire, was immured in 1443. In 1722, an old wall being taken down, his remains were found with a candlestick,…

Walter Cronkite Biography

Walter Cronkitenews broadcasterBorn: 11/4/1916Birthplace: St. Joseph, Missouri News broadcaster often called “the most trusted journalist” in the United States, Cronkite anchored The CBS…

Walter Kerr Biography

Walter Kerr theater criticBorn: 7/8/1913Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois The Pulitzer Prize-winner got his start as a critic in 1949 when he joined Commonweal, a Roman Catholic weekly. From…

Walter Matthau Biography

Walter Matthau(Walter Matthow)actorBorn: 10/1/1920Birthplace: New York City Veteran comedy actor known for his roles both on the stage and on the screen, he first appeared on Broadway in 1948…