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Moi, Daniel Toroitich arap

(Encyclopedia) Moi, Daniel Toroitich arapMoi, Daniel Toroitich arapmôy [key], 1924–2020, president of Kenya (1978–2002). First named to the legislature in 1955, he opposed Kikuyu and Luo dominance…

Daniel C. Tsui

physicistBorn: 1939Birthplace: Henan Province, China Daniel Tsui was born in a remote Chinese village to illiterate parents who were determined that their children would be educated. His sent him…

Palmer, Arnold Daniel

(Encyclopedia) Palmer, Arnold Daniel, 1929–2016, American golfer, b. Latrobe, Pa. The son of a professional golfer, he won three regional titles in his youth. Turning professional after winning the…

Buchman, Frank Nathan Daniel

(Encyclopedia) Buchman, Frank Nathan DanielBuchman, Frank Nathan Danielb&oobreve;kˈmən [key], 1878–1961, American evangelist, b. Pennsburg, Pa. The international movement he founded has been…

Nottingham, Daniel Finch

(Encyclopedia) Nottingham, Daniel Finch, 2d earl of, 1647–1730, English politician, son of Heneage Finch, the 1st earl. A staunch supporter of the Church of England, he disapproved of James II's pro–…

Daniel Schorr Biography

journalist and commentator for National Public Radio (NPR)Born: 8/32/1916Birthplace: New York CityDied: 7/23/2010 (Washington, D.C.) For Daniel Schorr, an unhappy…

Schleiermacher, Friedrich Daniel Ernst

(Encyclopedia) Schleiermacher, Friedrich Daniel ErnstSchleiermacher, Friedrich Daniel Ernstfrēˈdrĭkh däˈnyĕl ĕrnst shlīˈərmäkhˌər [key], 1768–1834, German Protestant theologian, b. Breslau. He broke…

Duluth, Daniel Greysolon, sieur

(Encyclopedia) Duluth or Du Lhut, Daniel Greysolon, sieurDuluth or Du Lhut, Daniel Greysolon, sieurdəl&oomacr;thˈ, Fr. dülütˈ [key], 1636–1710, French explorer in Canada. He went to Canada with…