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Patchett, Ann

(Encyclopedia) Patchett, Ann, 1963–, American author, b. Los Angeles, B.A. Sarah Lawrence College, 1984, M.F.A Univ. of Iowa, 1987. In her twenties she was a writer at Seventeen magazine, wrote…

Durham, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) Durham Durham dûrˈăm [key], city (2020 pop. 324,833), seat of Durham co., N central N.C., in…

Emmet, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Emmet, Robert, 1778–1803, Irish nationalist and revolutionary. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, but left in 1798 because of his nationalist sympathies. In 1800 he went to France…

Yoko Ono

musician, visual and conceptual artistBorn: 2/18/1933Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Though she's long be accused of breaking up the Beatles, Ono has established herself as a talented musician and artist…

Caleb Mills

educatorBorn: 7/29/1806Birthplace: Dunbarton, N.H. Mills graduated from Dartmouth College and completed his theological training at Andover Theological Seminary in 1833. Following his marriage to…

Anne, queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland

(Encyclopedia) Anne, 1665–1714, queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1702–7), later queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1707–14), daughter of James II and Anne Hyde; successor to William III.…

British Royalty: History & Biographies

Find everything you need and want to know about the British Royal Family, past and present. Read biographies and find information about royal weddings — and royal scandals…

Popular Kids' Names

The top boys' and girls' names, from 1900-2015 by Elaine Rho Related Links Most Common Names of Twins Most Common Names of Twin Girls Most Common Names of Twin Boys Most Popular…

Business Personalities

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