(Encyclopedia) Lovell, Sir Bernard (Sir Alfred Charles Bernard Lovell), 1913–2012, English radio astronomer, b. Oldland Common, Gloucestershire, England, Ph.D. Univ. of Bristol, 1936. He was a member…
(Encyclopedia) Wesley, Charles, 1707–88, English Methodist preacher and hymn writer. As a student at Oxford he devoted himself to systematic study and to the regular practice of religious duties; he…
(Encyclopedia) Rupert, Prince, 1619–82, count palatine of the Rhine. Born in Prague, he was the son of Frederick the Winter King, elector palatine and king of Bohemia, and Elizabeth, daughter of…
Senate Years of Service: 1793-1795; 1795-1797
Party: Pro-Administration; Federalist BRADFORD William , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Plympton, Plymouth County,
Mass., November 4, 1729;…
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(Encyclopedia) Dirac, Paul Adrien MauriceDirac, Paul Adrien Mauricedĭrăkˈ [key], 1902–84, English physicist. He was educated at the Univ. of Bristol and St. John's College, Cambridge, and became…