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(Encyclopedia)John Scotus: see Duns Scotus, John; Eriugena, John Scotus. ...Bale, John
(Encyclopedia)Bale, John, 1495–1563, English dramatist and clergyman. An ardent proponent of the Reformation, he used the stage as a vehicle for his views. His most famous play, King John (written c.1535), shows ...Dalrymple, John
(Encyclopedia)Dalrymple, John: see Stair, John Dalrymple, 1st earl of, and Stair, John Dalrymple, 2d earl of. ...Cumming, John
(Encyclopedia)Cumming, John. For persons thus named, use Comyn, John.Opie, John
(Encyclopedia)Opie, John, 1761–1807, English portrait and historical painter. Opie showed a remarkable talent as a young man. He became the protégé of the poet John Wolcot, and enjoyed a brief popularity as a f...Daye, Matthew
(Encyclopedia)Daye, Matthew dā [key], c.1620–1649, British printer in Massachusetts Bay colony; son of Stephen Daye. His name first appears on the almanac for 1647, but it would seem probable that he was employe...Mance, Julian Clifford, Jr., “ Junior ”
(Encyclopedia) Mance, Julian Clifford, Jr., “Junior,” 1928-2021, American jazz pianist and composer, b. Evanston, Illinois. Taught to play boogie and ...Lesley, John
(Encyclopedia)Lesley, John: see Leslie, John.Leyland, John
(Encyclopedia)Leyland, John: see Leland, John.Lilly, John
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