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columnist

(Encyclopedia)columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has supplanted the editoria...

Dorsey, Tommy

(Encyclopedia)Dorsey, Tommy: see Dorsey, Jimmy. ...

Hoffa, James Philip

(Encyclopedia)Hoffa, James Philip: see under Hoffa, Jimmy. ...

Stuart, Alexander, earl of Buchan

(Encyclopedia)Stuart or Stewart, Alexander, earl of Buchan bŭkhˈan, bŭkˈ– [key], 1343?–1405?, Scottish nobleman; fourth son of Robert II. He held various offices under the crown and was made lord of Badenoc...

Stuart, David, duke of Rothesay

(Encyclopedia)Stuart or Stewart, David, duke of Rothesay rŏthˈsē [key], 1378?–1402, Scottish prince; son and heir apparent of Robert III. On his father's accession (1390) to the throne, David became earl of Ca...

Stuart, Henry

(Encyclopedia)Stuart or Stewart, Henry: see Darnley, Henry Stuart, Lord. ...

Stuart, Mary

(Encyclopedia)Stuart or Stewart, Mary: see Mary Queen of Scots. ...

Stuart, Matthew

(Encyclopedia)Stuart or Stewart, Matthew: see Lennox, Matthew Stuart, 4th earl of. ...

Albany, Alexander Stuart, duke of

(Encyclopedia)Albany, Alexander Stuart or Stewart, duke of: see Stuart, Alexander, duke of Albany. ...

Albany, Robert Stuart, 1st duke of

(Encyclopedia)Albany, Robert Stuart or Stewart, 1st duke of: see Stuart, Robert, 1st duke of Albany. ...