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Burnes, Sir Alexander

(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…

Werner, Anton Alexander von

(Encyclopedia) Werner, Anton Alexander vonWerner, Anton Alexander vonänˈtôn älĕksänˈdər fən vĕrˈnər [key], 1843–1915, German historical painter, portraitist, and illustrator. He was director (1875–…

James Alexander WALKER, Congress, VA (1832-1901)

WALKER, James Alexander, (great grandfather of Manley C. Butler), a Representative from Virginia; born near Mount Meridian, Augusta County, Va., August 27, 1832; attended private schools, and…

Henry Alexander WISE, Congress, VA (1806-1876)

WISE, Henry Alexander, (father of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise and uncle of George Douglas Wise), a Representative from Virginia; born in Drummondtown, Accomack County, Va.,…