(Encyclopedia) Southampton, Henry Wriothesley, 3d earl ofSouthampton, Henry Wriothesley, 3d earl ofrŏtˈslē [key], 1573–1624, English nobleman and patron of letters. He succeeded to his title in 1581…
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(Encyclopedia) Hatton, Sir Christopher, 1540–91, English courtier. He became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, from whom he received offices, honors, and lands. Knighted in 1578, he acted as Elizabeth…
POOL, Walter Freshwater, (nephew of John Pool), a Representative from North Carolina; born at âElm Grove,â near Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, N.C., October 10, 1850; attended the…
(Encyclopedia) Throckmorton or Throgmorton, Sir Nicholas, 1515–71, English diplomat. A relative of Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, he became a staunch Protestant and gained the favor of…
(Encyclopedia) Babington, AnthonyBabington, Anthonybăbˈĭngtən [key], 1561–86, English conspirator. A member of the Roman Catholic gentry, he served as a youth in the household of the earl of…
(Encyclopedia) Brooke, Fulke Greville, 1st BaronBrooke, Fulke Greville, 1st Baronf&oobreve;lk grĕvˈĭl [key], 1554–1628, English author and statesman. A favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, he held many…
McKENZIE, John Charles, a Representative from Illinois; born on a farm near Elizabeth, Woodbine Township, Jo Daviess County, Ill., February 18, 1860; attended the common schools, and the…
CLARK, Amos, Jr., a Representative from New Jersey; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., November 8, 1828; engaged in business in New York City, with residence in Elizabeth, where he was largely interested…
