(Encyclopedia) Fleming, Sir Alexander, 1881–1955, Scottish bacteriologist, discoverer of penicillin (1928) and lysozyme (1922), an antibacterial substance found in saliva and other body secretions.…
(Encyclopedia) Drew, George Alexander, 1894–1973, Canadian political leader. A lawyer, he led the Conservative party in Ontario from 1938 and served in the provincial legislature (1939–48) and in the…
ALEXANDER, Joshua Willis, a Representative from Missouri; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 22, 1852; attended public and private schools; graduated from Christian University (now Culver-…
JONES, Alexander Hamilton, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Buncombe County, N.C., July 21, 1822; completed preparatory studies; engaged in mercantile pursuits; enlisted in the…
(Encyclopedia) Burnes, Sir Alexander, 1805–41, British traveler in India. As an army officer in India, he studied Asian languages. In 1832 he left Lahore in Afghan dress and traveled by way of…
Senate Years of Service: 1861-1867Party: DemocratMcDOUGALL, James Alexander, a Representative and a Senator from California; born in Bethlehem, N.Y., November 19, 1817; attended the Albany, N.…
Senate Years of Service: 1897-1910Party: DemocratCLAY, Alexander Stephens, a Senator from Georgia; born near Powder Springs, Cobb County, Ga., September 25, 1853; attended the common schools;…
STUART, Alexander Hugh Holmes, (cousin of Archibald Stuart), a Representative from Virginia; born in Staunton, Va., April 2, 1807; attended Staunton Academy and the College of William and Mary…
(Encyclopedia) Werner, Anton Alexander vonWerner, Anton Alexander vonänˈtôn älĕksänˈdər fən vĕrˈnər [key], 1843–1915, German historical painter, portraitist, and illustrator. He was director (1875–…
Senate Years of Service: 1840-1841Party: DemocratANDERSON, Alexander Outlaw, (son of Joseph Anderson), a Senator from Tennessee; born at âSoldiersâ Rest,â Jefferson County, Tenn.,…
