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Famous African American Scientists

Percy L. Julian, Aprille Ericsson, and other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni Charles Henry Turner Related Links Black History Month FeaturesAfrican American…

Anton Philips

electronics manufacturerBorn: 1874Birthplace: The Netherlands Anton joined the light bulb business run by his brother Gerard in 1895; he began working as a salesperson and by 1921 had become…

Philip (Herod Philip)

(Encyclopedia) Philip, half-brother of Herod Antipas, called Herod Philip: see Herod, dynasty.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

actorBorn: 1968Birthplace: Fairport, N.Y. Versatile character actor known for portraying complex, often dysfunctional characters. He earned his acting chops in theater before making his film debut…

Philip Agee Biography

former CIA officerDied: January 7, 2008 (Havana, Cuba) Best Known as: a former CIA officer who turned against the agency A former CIA officer who turned against…

Doddridge, Philip

(Encyclopedia) Doddridge, Philip, 1702–51, English nonconformist minister and noted hymn writer. His Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul (1745) has been much translated. His many hymns include…

Amadas, Philip

(Encyclopedia) Amadas or Amidas, PhilipAmadas or Amidas, Philipboth: ămˈədăs [key], 1550–1618, English navigator. With Arthur Barlowe he was sent by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1584 to explore the North…

Evergood, Philip

(Encyclopedia) Evergood, Philip, 1901–73, American painter and etcher, b. New York City. His original name was Philip Blashki. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge and studied art in New York City…