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McDuffie, George

(Encyclopedia) McDuffie, George, 1790–1851, American politician, b. Columbia co., Ga. He was a member of the South Carolina legislature and served (1821–34) in the U.S. House of Representatives,…

Cadbury, George

(Encyclopedia) Cadbury, George, 1839–1922, English manufacturer and social reformer; husband of Elizabeth Mary Cadbury. In 1861, Cadbury and his brother Richard assumed control of their father's…

Cavendish, George

(Encyclopedia) Cavendish, George, 1500–1561?, English gentleman, usher to Cardinal Wolsey. His biography of Wolsey, written in 1557, remained in manuscript until 1641 and first appeared in entirety…

Best, George

(Encyclopedia) Best, George, 1946–2005, Northern Irish soccer play, b. Belfast. Regarded as the greatest player ever in British soccer, he was signed by Manchester United in 1961. He first played for…

Lorimer, George Horace

(Encyclopedia) Lorimer, George HoraceLorimer, George Horacelôrˈĭmər [key], 1867–1937, American editor, b. Louisville, Ky. After working for the Armour Packing Company (1887–95) and as a wholesale…

Sand, George

(Encyclopedia) Sand, GeorgeSand, Georgesănd, Fr. zhôrzh säN [key], pseud. of Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, baronne DudevantSand, GeorgeämäNdēnˈ ôrôrˈ lüsēˈ düpăN, bärônˈ düdväNˈ [key], 1804–76, French…

The Family of George Washington

The Question: What were the names of George Washington's wives? How many times was he married? What were the names of his children? During what…

George Harrison

George Harrison The spiritual leader of the Beatles by Beth Rowen George Harrison, lead guitarist for the Beatles, died on November 29, 2001, at age 58. His death followed a long…

North, George

(Encyclopedia) North, George, fl. 1561–81, English gentleman, man of letters, and diplomat. A minor figure in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, he served as an ambassador to Sweden in 1564 and…

Inness, George

(Encyclopedia) Inness, GeorgeInness, Georgeĭnˈĭs [key], 1825–94, American landscape painter, b. Newburgh, N.Y. His father intended Inness to be a grocer, but he showed artistic talent at an early age…