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(Encyclopedia) New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges,…Malpass, David Robert
(Encyclopedia) Malpass, David Robert, 1956–, American government offical and finance executive, b. Petoskey, Mich., B.A. Colorado College, 1976, M.B.A. Univ. of Denver, 1978, fellow School of Foreign…Duisenberg, Willem Frederik
(Encyclopedia) Duisenberg, Willem Frederik, 1935–2005, Dutch banker and advocate of European monentary union. He worked (1965–69) as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D…Burnet, William, 1688–1729, English colonial governor in America
(Encyclopedia) Burnet, William, 1688–1729, English colonial governor in America; son of Gilbert Burnet. As governor of New York and New Jersey (1720–28), he advocated extending the trade with Native…Bérégovoy, Pierre
(Encyclopedia) Bérégovoy, PierreBérégovoy, Pierrepēĕrˌ bārāgōvoiˈ [key], 1925–93, French politician. A leader of the Socialist party after 1969, he was an adviser (1981–82) to François Mitterrand,…Morris, Robert, 1734–1806, American merchant
(Encyclopedia) Morris, Robert, 1734–1806, American merchant, known as the “financier of the American Revolution,” and signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Liverpool, England. Morris…Robinson, Arthur Napoleon Raymond
(Encyclopedia) Robinson, Arthur Napoleon Raymond, 1926–2014, Trinidadian political leader, b. Tobago. A barrister before being elected (1961) to parliament, he was a founding member of the People's…Stans, Maurice Hubert
(Encyclopedia) Stans, Maurice HubertStans, Maurice Hubertmôrēsˈ hy&oomacr;ˈbərt stănz [key], 1908–98, U.S. government official, b. Shakopee, Minn. He worked as an accountant for many years before…Schuman, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Schuman, RobertSchuman, Robertrōbĕrˈ sh&oomacr;mäNˈ [key], 1886–1963, French statesman and lawyer, b. grand duchy of Luxembourg. A member of the Catholic Mouvement Républicain…Price, Richard
(Encyclopedia) Price, Richard, 1723–91, English nonconformist minister and philosopher. His philosophical importance rests on his ethical discussion, Review of the Principal Questions and…Trending
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