(Encyclopedia) Noel-Baker, Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron, 1889–1982, British statesman, b. Philip John Baker. After helping to draft (1919) the Covenant of the League of Nations, he served (1929–31,…
(Encyclopedia) Webb, Philip Speakman, 1831–1915, English architect. His influence, together with that of R. N. Shaw and W. E. Nesfield, established after the mid-19th cent. a revival of residential…
(Encyclopedia) Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th earl of, 1694–1773, English statesman and author. A noted wit and orator, his long public career, begun in 1715, included an ambassadorship to…
(Encyclopedia) Philip, Saint, one of the seven deacons chosen by the Twelve Apostles. He is also called St. Philip the Evangelist and St. Philip the Deacon. He evangelized Samaria and later converted…
THOMPSON Philip Rootes , a Representative from Virginia; born near Fredericksburg, Va., March
26, 1766; was educated by private tutors; was graduated from the College of
William and Mary,…
SCHUYLER Philip Jeremiah , a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., January 21,
1768; received a limited schooling under private tutors; engaged in agriculture
in Dutchess County;…
SNYDER Charles Philip , a Representative from West Virginia;
born in Charleston, Kanawha County, Va. (now West Virginia), June 9, 1847;
pursued an academic course;
studied law;
was admitted to…
WELCH Philip James , a Representative from Missouri;
born in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Mo., April 4, 1895;
educated in the public schools;
engaged in the furniture business 1916-1931;…
VAN CORTLANDT Philip , a Representative from New York; born in New York City August 21,
1749; pursued classical studies; attended Coldenham Academy; engaged as a civil
engineer; member of the…
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