(Encyclopedia) Hurst, John Fletcher, 1834–1903, American Methodist bishop and educator, b. Maryland. He was president of Drew Theological Seminary from 1873 until 1880, when he was elected bishop.…
(Encyclopedia) Grove, Sir George, 1820–1900, English musicographer, whose Dictionary of Music and Musicians (1879–89) has become a standard reference work. Originally an engineer, he assisted in the…
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actorDied: April 8, 2008Best Known as: actor who played Dr. Charles Kroger on the TV series Monk Deathplace: Hollywood Hills, California Stanley Kamel…
(Encyclopedia) Ramée, Joseph JacquesRamée, Joseph Jacqueszhôzĕfˈ zhäk rämāˈ [key], 1764–1842, French architect. He left France in 1792 and was active in Germany (where he built the Hamburg Exchange)…
(Encyclopedia) Drude, Paul Karl LudwigDrude, Paul Karl Ludwigpoul kärl l&oobreve;tˈvĭkh dr&oomacr;ˈdə [key], 1863–1906, German physicist. Drude first experimented with the physical…
