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CHAPPELL William Venroe, Jr. , a Representative from Florida; born in Kendrick, Marion County, Fla., February 3, 1922; University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967; served in the…
(Encyclopedia) John II (John Comnenus)John IIkŏmnēˈnəs [key], 1088–1143, Byzantine emperor (1118–43), son and successor of Alexius I. He was crowned despite the intrigues of his sister, Anna Comnena…
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Senate Years of Service: 1934-1953; 1954-1961
Party: Democrat; Democrat O'MAHONEY Joseph Christopher , a Senator from Wyoming; born in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Mass.,
November 5, 1884; attended…
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