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Sage, Russell
(Encyclopedia)Sage, Russell, 1815–1906, American financier, b. Oneida co., N.Y. He was successful in the grocery business in Troy, N.Y. Active in public affairs, he became (1845) alderman of Troy and served (1853...Sturgis, Russell
(Encyclopedia)Sturgis, Russell stûrˈjĭs [key], 1836–1909, American architect and writer, b. Baltimore co., Md., grad. College of the City of New York, 1856. He practiced architecture until 1880; the buildings ...Russell, John, dukes and earls of Bedford
(Encyclopedia)Russell, John, dukes and earls of Bedford: see Russell, family. ...Bedford, John Russell, 4th duke of
(Encyclopedia)Bedford, John Russell, 4th duke of: see Russell, family. ...Bedford, John Russell, 1st earl of
(Encyclopedia)Bedford, John Russell, 1st earl of: see Russell, family. ...Bedford, John Robert Russell, 13th duke of
(Encyclopedia)Bedford, John Robert Russell, 13th duke of: see Russell, family. ...Osborne, John
(Encyclopedia)Osborne, John (John James Osborne), 1929–94, English dramatist. He began his theatrical career as an actor and playwright in provincial English repertory theaters. Osborne's plays usually focus on a...Russell, Mary Annette (Beauchamp) Russell, Countess
(Encyclopedia)Russell, Mary Annette (Beauchamp) Russell, Countess, pseud. Elizabeth, 1866–1941, English novelist, b. Sydney, Australia; cousin of Katherine Mansfield. In 1890 she married Count Henning von Arnim a...Russell of Killowen, Charles Russell, Baron
(Encyclopedia)Russell of Killowen, Charles Russell, Baron kĭlōˈən [key], 1832–1900, British jurist, b. Ireland. He practiced law in Belfast and London before his election to Parliament as a Liberal in 1880. I...Kim Young Sam
(Encyclopedia)Kim Young Sam, 1927–2015, South Korean political leader, b. Gyeongsang prov. He was first elected to the National Assembly in 1954 and served nine terms. A long-time political dissident and opponent...Browse by Subject
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