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Rothenstein, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) Rothenstein, Sir WilliamRothenstein, Sir Williamrōˈthənstīn [key], 1872–1945, English painter and writer. He was well known for his portraits of famous people and for his pictures of…

Vera Wang

fashion designerBorn: 6/27/1949Birthplace: New York City Wang is widely considered the most respected and influential wedding dress designer in the world. She also designs evening wear, ready-to-…

Judith Merril

(Juliet Grossman; pseudonyms Ernest Hamilton, Cyril Judd, Judith Merril, Rose Sharon, Eric Thorstein)science fiction writerBorn: 1/21/1923Birthplace: New York City A writer, editor, and critic,…

Herman Day GOULD, Congress, NY (1799-1852)

GOULD, Herman Day, a Representative from New York; born in Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn., January 16, 1799; pursued an academic course; engaged in mercantile pursuits; president of the…

Barak, Ehud

(Encyclopedia) Barak, EhudBarak, Ehudāˈkh&oomacr;d bäräkˈ [key], 1942–, Israeli military and political leader, prime minister of Israel (1999–2001). The son of East European immigrants in…

John Sigsbee PINDAR, Congress, NY (1835-1907)

PINDAR, John Sigsbee, a Representative from New York; born in Sharon, Schoharie County, N.Y., November 18, 1835; attended the common schools and Richmondville Seminary; studied law; was…

Frank Plowman WOODS, Congress, IA (1868-1944)

WOODS, Frank Plowman, a Representative from Iowa; born near Sharon, Walworth County, Wis., December 11, 1868; attended the public schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School, Valparaiso,…