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The Spanish Inquisition was independent of the medieval…
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The members of the U.S. Senate in the 114th Congress are listed below. Dates in left column indicate term in office; birth years are given in parentheses after party…
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Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Wisconsin Member Name Birth-Death ADAMS, Henry Cullen 1850-1906 AMLIE, Thomas Ryum 1897-1973 ASPIN…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Alabama Member Name Birth-Death ABERCROMBIE, James 1795-1861 ABERCROMBIE, John William 1866-1940…
