(Encyclopedia) Miller, JoaquinMiller, Joaquinwäkēnˈ [key], pseud. of Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller, 1839?–1913, American poet, b. Liberty, Ind. In 1852 his family moved to frontier Oregon. He…
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(Encyclopedia) Herrera, José JoaquínHerrera, José Joaquínhōsāˈ hwäkēnˈ [key]Herrera, José Joaquín ārāˈrä [key], 1792–1854, president of Mexico (1844–45, 1848–51). Rising to power after the collapse…
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