(Encyclopedia) Svinhufvud, Pehr EvindSvinhufvud, Pehr Evindpār āˈvĭnd svēnˈh&oobreve;ˌvəd, svĭnˈh&oobreve;v&oobreve;d [key], 1861–1944, president of Finland (1931–37). A judge under the…
(Encyclopedia) Wythe, GeorgeWythe, Georgewĭth [key], 1726–1806, American lawyer, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Elizabeth City co., Va. Admitted to the bar in 1746, Wythe was a member…
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WALSH, Michael, a Representative from New York; born in Youghal, near Cork, Ireland, May 4, 1810; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; immigrated…
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