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(Encyclopedia) James, William, 1842–1910, American philosopher, b. New York City, M.D. Harvard, 1869; son of the Swedenborgian theologian Henry James and brother of the novelist Henry James. In 1872 he joined the ...

(Encyclopedia) Fiske, John, 1842–1901, American philosopher and historian, b. Hartford, Conn. Born Edmund Fisk Green, he changed his name in 1855 to John Fisk, adding the final e in 1860. He opened a law practice ...

(Encyclopedia) Dean, James (James Byron Dean), 1931–55, American film actor, b. Marion, Ind. After a few stage and television roles, Dean was chosen to play the moody, rebellious son in the film East of Eden (1953...

(Encyclopedia) Usher, James: see Ussher, James.

(Encyclopedia) Burnett, James: see Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord. ...

(Encyclopedia) Craig, James: see Craigavon, James Craig, 1st Viscount. ...

(Encyclopedia) Stanley, James: see Derby, James Stanley, 7th earl of. ...

(Encyclopedia) Dalrymple, James: see Stair, James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount. ...

(Encyclopedia) Fitzgerald, James: see Kildare, James Fitzgerald, 20th earl of. ...

(Encyclopedia) Butler, James: see Ormonde, James Butler, 12th earl and 1st duke of. ...