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Taylor, Richard

(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Richard, 1826–79, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. near Louisville, Ky.; son of Zachary Taylor. A Louisiana planter, he attained some political prominence and…

Taylor, Laurette

(Laurette Cooney) actressBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1884Died: 1946

Taylor, Robert

(Spangler Arlington Brugh) actorBirthplace: Filley, Neb.Born: 1911Died: 1969

Taylor, Rod

actorBirthplace: Sydney, AustraliaBorn: 1/11/30

Zachary Taylor

A hero of the war with Mexico in 1846, Zachary Taylor was the first U.S. President who had been "regular army." He was elected in 1848 and took office in 1849. Nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready" for…

James Taylor

James Taylor was a big part of the folk revolution of the 1960s and early 1970s, recording hits like "Carolina in My Mind," "Sweet Baby James," and Carole King's "You've Got A Friend." Taylor was…

Niki Taylor

Niki Taylor was one of the most successful supermodels of the 1990s, known in particular for her fresh, low-glamour beauty. She first appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine at age 14, and later…

Brewer's: Taylor

called The Water-Poet, who confesses he never learnt so much as the accidence. He wrote fourscore books, and afterwards opened an alehouse in Long Acre. (1580-1654.) Taylor, their better…