Leo Hendrik BaekelandBorn: 1863Birthplace: Ghent, Belgium Synthetic resins—Baekeland developed the thermosetting synthetic resin bakelite which helped found the modern plastics industry. He…
Leo Tolstoynovelist, philosopherBorn: 9/9/1828Birthplace: Yasnaya Polyana, Russia Novelist and philosopher considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His pacifist beliefs were often…
Leo McKern(Reginald McKern)actorBorn: 3/16/1920Birthplace: Sydney, Australia With distinctly oversized nose and ample girth, this character actor had a long career in film and stage before…
(Encyclopedia) Molitor, Paul Leo, 1956–, American baseball player, b. St. Paul, Minn. Drafted (1977) by the Milwaukee Brewers, he was called up to the majors in 1978 and became the American League's…
(Encyclopedia) Carey, Hugh Leo, 1919–2011, American politician, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., grad. St. John's Univ. (1942), St. John's Univ. School of Law (1951). A liberal Democrat, Carey was elected to…
(Encyclopedia) Varadkar, Leo Eric, 1979–, Irish politician, b. Dublin, grad. Trinity College Dublin (2003). The son of an Irish nurse and an Indian doctor, he practiced as a junior doctor before…
HART Melissa A. , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny
County, Pa., April 4, 1962; graduated from North Allegheny High School, North
Allegheny, Pa.; B.A., Washington…
Leo Penndirector Emmy Award-winning director of such popular shows as St. Elsewhere, Kojak and Trapper John, M.D.. He was also the father of actors Sean and Chris.Born: 1921? Died:…
Leo NomelliniAge: 76 two-way lineman who played 14 pro seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; played in 10 Pro Bowl games; two-time All-…
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