(Encyclopedia) Evans, Oliver, 1755–1819, American inventor, b. near Newport, Del. He joined his brothers in a flour-milling business in Wilmington, and after studying similar earlier devices, he…
(Encyclopedia) Davis, Benjamin Oliver, 1877–1970, American general, b. Washington, D.C. After studying (1897–98) at Howard Univ., Davis served as a lieutenant in the Spanish-American War and in 1899…
(Encyclopedia) Davis, Benjamin Oliver, Jr., 1912–2002, American air force general, b. Washington, D.C.; son of Benjamin Oliver Davis. After studying at Western Reserve and Chicago universities, he…
(Encyclopedia) Barrow, Dean Oliver, 1951–, Belizean political leader, prime minister of Belize (2008–20). A lawyer and member of the United Democratic party (UDP), he served in the Belize House of…
(Encyclopedia) Cromwell, OliverCromwell, Oliverkrŏmˈwĕl, krŭmˈ–, –wəl [key], 1599–1658, lord protector of England.
Opinions of Cromwell have always varied widely. His military skill and force of…
(Encyclopedia) Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745–1807, American political leader, 3d chief justice of the United States (1796–1800), b. Windsor, Conn. A Hartford lawyer, he was (1778–83) a member of the…
Susan Sarandon(Susan Abigail Tomalin)actressBorn: 10/4/1946Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning, self-possessed film actress who is known for her intelligent, sensual presence. Her films…
Proceedings of the Trial of Susan B. AnthonyContentsPreface Indictment Against Susan B. Anthony. The United States of America vs. Susan B. Anthony Argument of Mr. Selden for the…
(Encyclopedia) Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802–58, American merchant and diplomatic agent, b. Charlestown, Mass. He settled (1832) in Monterey, Calif., where he became a successful merchant trading with…
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