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Bedford, John Robert Russell, 13th duke of
(Encyclopedia)Bedford, John Robert Russell, 13th duke of: see Russell, family. ...La Salle, Robert Cavelier, sieur de
(Encyclopedia)La Salle, Robert Cavelier, sieur de rōbĕrˈ kävəlyāˈ syör də lä sälˈ [key], 1643–87, French explorer in North America, one of the most celebrated explorers and builders of New France. He ...Morris, Robert, 1734–1806, American merchant
(Encyclopedia)Morris, Robert, 1734–1806, American merchant, known as the “financier of the American Revolution,” and signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Liverpool, England. Morris emigrated to Ameri...Mueller, Robert Swan, 3d
(Encyclopedia)Mueller, Robert Swan, 3d, 1944–, American law enforcement official, b. New York City, B.A. Princeton, 1966, M.A. New York Univ., 1967, J.D. Univ. of Virginia School of Law, 1973. After serving in Vi...Cecil, Edgar Algernon Robert, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood
(Encyclopedia)Cecil, Edgar Algernon Robert, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, 1864–1958, British statesman, known in his earlier life as Lord Robert Cecil; 3d son of the 3d marquess of Salisbury. A Conservative who...Vansittart, Robert Gilbert Vansittart, 1st Baron
(Encyclopedia)Vansittart, Robert Gilbert Vansittart, 1st Baron, 1881–1957, British diplomat. After serving in a number of diplomatic positions, he was (1920–24) private secretary to Lord Curzon, who was then fo...Livingston, Robert R., 1654–1728, American colonist and statesman
(Encyclopedia)Livingston, Robert R., 1654–1728: see under Livingston, family. ...Livingston, Robert R., 1718–75, American statesman and jurist
(Encyclopedia)Livingston, Robert R. 1718–75: see under Livingston, family. ...McClure, Sir Robert John Le Mesurier
(Encyclopedia)McClure, Sir Robert John Le Mesurier, 1807–73, British arctic explorer. He entered the navy and in 1848 accompanied Sir James Clark Ross to the arctic. As a naval captain he was given command (1850)...Kupka, Frank
(Encyclopedia)Kupka, Frank or František fränˈtyĭshĕk ko͝opˈkä [key], 1871–1957, Czech painter, etcher, and illustrator. Kupka illustrated works by Reclus and Leconte de Lisle and an edition of Aristophane...Browse by Subject
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