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Frazee, John

(Encyclopedia) Frazee, JohnFrazee, Johnfrāˈzē [key], 1790–1852, American pioneer sculptor, b. Rahway, N.J. Without formal instruction, he advanced from tombstone cutting to portrait busts, including…

Mullan, John

(Encyclopedia) Mullan, John, 1830–1909, American army officer and pioneer road builder, b. Norfolk, Va., grad. St John's Colllege, 1847, West Point, 1852. He was one of the chief aides of General I.…

McCloskey, John

(Encyclopedia) McCloskey, JohnMcCloskey, Johnməklŏˈskē [key], 1810–85, American churchman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic church, b. Brooklyn. Ordained in 1834, he then furthered his studies for…

Tillotson, John

(Encyclopedia) Tillotson, John, 1630–94, English prelate, archbishop of Canterbury (1691–94). He was ordained in 1661. At the Savoy Conference (1661) he was present as an auditor on the side of the…

Compton, Sir John

(Encyclopedia) Compton, Sir John (John George Melvin Compton), 1925–2007, St. Lucian political leader, b. Canouan, Windward Islands (now in St. Vincent and the Grenadines). Compton attended high…

John Mark

(Encyclopedia) John Mark: see Mark, Saint.

John Smith

Born: Aug. 9, 1965Wrestler 2-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma St. at 134 lbs (1987-88) and Most Outstanding Wrestler of '88 championships; 3-time world champion; gold medal winner at 1988 and '92…

Colborne, John

(Encyclopedia) Colborne, John: see Seaton, John Colborne, 1st Baron.

Carteret, John

(Encyclopedia) Carteret, John: see Granville, John Carteret, 1st Earl.

Digby, John

(Encyclopedia) Digby, John: see Bristol, John Digby, 1st earl of.