(Encyclopedia) MacbethMacbethmăkbĕthˈ [key], d. 1057, king of Scotland (1040–57). He succeeded his father as governor of the province of Moray c.1031 and was a military commander for Duncan I. In…
FULLER, Thomas James Duncan, a Representative from Maine; born in Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vt., March 17, 1808; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…
(Encyclopedia) Cibber, ColleyCibber, Colleysĭbˈər [key], 1671–1757, English dramatist and actor-manager. Joining the company at the Theatre Royal in 1690, Cibber became successful as a comedian,…
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SWOPE, John Augustus, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pa., December 25, 1827; attended the common schools at Gettysburg, Pa., and Mount St. Maryâs…
Senate Years of Service: 1936-1936Party: DemocratHILL, William Luther, a Senator from Florida; born in Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla., October 17, 1873; attended private and public schools…
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(Encyclopedia) GlamisGlamisglämz [key], village, Angus, E Scotland. King Malcolm II died (1034) nearby, and a sculptured cross in the village is known as King Malcolm's Gravestone. Macbeth was thane…
