(Encyclopedia) Whitehead, William, 1715–85, English poet and playwright. He wrote several plays based on ancient Greek models, including Creusa, Queen of Athens (1754). Whitehead was appointed poet…
(Encyclopedia) Whitehead, Alfred North, 1861–1947, English mathematician and philosopher, grad. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1884. There he was a lecturer in mathematics until 1911. At the Univ. of…
(Encyclopedia) Whitehead, Gustave Albin, 1874–1927, German inventor and airplane pioneer, b. Gustav Albin Weisskopf. He immigrated to the United States in 1893 and later Americanized his name, but…
COLSON David Grant , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Yellow Creek (now
Middlesboro), Knox (now Bell) County, Ky., April 1, 1861; attended the common
schools and the academies at Tazewell…
John WhiteheadAge: 55 R&B singer and songwriter who, with Gene McFadden, recorded a string of hits in the 1970s, including the No. 1 hit “Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now.” Died: Philadelphia,…
Robert WhiteheadAge: 86 distinguished theatrical producer who staged many of the most important plays of the 20th century, including works by such luminaries as Arthur Miller, Tennessee…
WHITEHEAD Joseph , a Representative from Virginia;
born near Mount Airy, Pittsylvania County, Va., October 31, 1867;
attended the public schools of his native city;
was graduated from the…
WHITEHEAD Thomas , a Representative from Virginia;
born in Lovingston, Nelson County, Va., December 27, 1825;
received a limited schooling;
engaged in mercantile pursuits;
studied law;
was…
Senate Years of Service: 1859-1865
Party: Democrat POWELL Lazarus Whitehead , a Senator from Kentucky; born near Henderson, Henderson County, Ky., October
6, 1812; attended the common schools…
The Pulitzer Prizes represent the highest honor in American journalism and creative arts. On May 9th, 22 prize winners received their awards and prize money, and took their place in American history…
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