MUHLENBERG Henry Augustus Philip , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Lancaster, Pa., May 13, 1782; pursued
classical studies; studied theology and was ordained to the Lutheran ministry…
(Encyclopedia) Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, 1st earl of, 1690–1764, English jurist. As lord chancellor (1737–56) he did much to systematize the laws of equity and established the principle that equity…
(Encyclopedia) Lothian, Philip Henry Kerr, 11th marquess ofLothian, Philip Henry Kerr, 11th marquess ofkär, lōˈᵺēən [key], 1882–1940, British statesman. He served (1905–10) on various government…
(Encyclopedia) Stanhope, Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl, 1805–75, English historian. He was undersecretary for foreign affairs (1834–35) in Sir Robert Peel's first ministry and secretary of the…
HILL John Boynton Philip Clayton , a Representative from Maryland;
born in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md., May 2, 1879;
attended the common schools;
was graduated from Johns Hopkins…
(Encyclopedia) Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th earl ofRosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th earl ofrōzˈbərē [key], 1847–1929, British statesman. He succeeded his grandfather as earl in…
(Encyclopedia) Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman and British barrister, b. Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, of Jewish parents. His family moved (c.1813) to Wilmington, N…
former CIA officerDied: January 7, 2008 (Havana, Cuba) Best Known as: a former CIA officer who turned against the agency A former CIA officer who turned…
(Encyclopedia) Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831–88, Union general in the American Civil War, b. Albany, N.Y. Although not a brilliant general, Sheridan's flair for leadership and his ready fighting…
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