(Encyclopedia) Most, Johann JosephMost, Johann Josephmōst [key], 1846–1906, German anarchist. A bookbinder by trade, he served as editor of socialist papers in Germany and Austria. His publications…
(Encyclopedia) Michaud, Joseph FrançoisMichaud, Joseph Françoiszhôzĕfˈ fräNswäˈ mēshōˈ [key], 1767–1839, French journalist and historian. Under the Directory he was deported for advocating the…
(Encyclopedia) Mercier, Désiré JosephMercier, Désiré Josephdāzērāˈ zhôzĕfˈ mârsēāˈ [key], 1851–1926, Belgian churchman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was ordained in 1874 and eight years…
(Encyclopedia) Montgolfier, Joseph MichelMontgolfier, Joseph Michelzhôzĕfˈ mēshĕlˈ môNgôlfyāˈ [key], 1740–1810, and Jacques Étienne MontgolfierMontgolfier, Joseph Michelzhäk ātyĕnˈ [key], 1745–99,…
(Encyclopedia) Niépce, Joseph NicéphoreNiépce, Joseph Nicéphorezhôzĕfˈ nēsāfôrˈ nyĕps [key], 1765–1833, French chemist who originated a process of photography (see photography, still). In 1826 he…
(Encyclopedia) Neutra, Richard JosephNeutra, Richard Josephnoiˈtrə, n&oomacr;ˈtrə [key], 1892–1970, American architect, born and educated in Vienna. Although Neutra worked for a time with Eric…
(Encyclopedia) Murray, Joseph Edward, 1919–2012, American surgeon, b. Milford, Mass., M.D. Harvard, 1943. Trained as a plastic surgeon, Murray became interested in organ transplants, performing the…
(Encyclopedia) Papineau, Louis JosephPapineau, Louis Josephlwē zhôsĕfˈ päpēnōˈ [key], 1786–1871, French Canadian political leader and insurgent, b. Montreal. After serving as an officer in the War of…
(Encyclopedia) Pelletier, Pierre JosephPelletier, Pierre Josephpyĕr zhôzĕfˈ pĕlətyāˈ [key], 1788–1842, French chemist. With J. B. Caventou, he was cofounder of alkaloid chemistry and codiscoverer of…
