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James Gregory
James Gregory is described as "the greatest scientist associated it St. Andrews". Gregory contributed many diverse consepts and helped spread the new teachings of his time. CHILDHOOD & EDUCATION James Gregory was born in a small town just outside of Aberdeen, called Drmoak, Scotland. When he was little James suffered
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James Knox Polk
Some consider President James Polk to be a forgotten president. His name is hardly spoken of when considering the "great" presidents. He, in fact however helped to increase the United States by one-forth of its size. By doing this he shaped the country into what we now know it looks
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James Langston Hughes
James Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin , Missouri . His parents divorced when he was a small child, and his father moved to Mexico . He was raised by his grandmother until he was thirteen, when he moved to Lincoln , Illinois , to live with
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James Madison
James Madison, (1751-1836), 4th President of the United States of America. Although he served eight years each as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as secretary of state, and as president, Madison's principal contribution to the founding of the United States was as "Father of the Constitution." Madison's
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James Madison
James Madison was born March 16, 1751 he was the fourth president of the United States. He attended the college of New Jersey. He is often known as "the father of the constitution." He helped make the u.s fedral system, and help design the checks and balences. Before becoming
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James Madison
James Madison was born March 16, 1751 he was the fourth president of the United States. He attended the college of New Jersey. He is often known as \"the father of the constitution.\" He helped make the u.s fedral system, and help design the checks and balences. Before becoming
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James Monroe
James Monroe was born in the quiet town of Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758. His father, Spencer Monroe, was married to Elizabeth Jones in 1752. Spencer Monroe was a circuit judge and a farmer for the town (Kane 40). Monroe was the oldest of five. There were four
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James the 1st - Son to Mary Queen of Scots and Her Second Husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley
Son to Mary Queen of Scots and her second husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. He descended from the Tudors through Margaret, daughter of Henry VII, both Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Stewart were grandchildren of Margaret Tudor. James ascended the Scottish throne upon the abdication of his mother in
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James Turrell
For nearly three decades James Turrell has used light, distance, and space in his work to create some of the most unique, visually stunning pieces of modern art. His goal is to create illusions and perceptions for the human eye. When asked about his work, James Turrell once said, "I
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James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was born on June 17, 1871 in Jacksonville, Fla. He is best known as being a poet, composor, diplomat, and anthologist of black culture. James was trained in music and other subjects by his mother, a schoolteacher. Johnson graduated from Atlanta University with A.B. in 1894. He
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Jamie Foxx
After his latest nominations for the best actor and supporting actor, Jamie Foxx's career, accomplishments and talents have constantly been rising, seeing as though his performance in the film "Ray" was remarkably astonishing. Surprising critics his entertainment skills have improved so much, but those skills Jamie says "Were there
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Jan Vermeer's Career
Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment Jan Vermeer's career spread over a century of great change- in art, technology, and social customs. In art, subject matter ceased to be the most important component of great paintings. This allowed artists to discover how to appreciate and portray the sheer beauty of the world.
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Jane Addams
The late 1800s was a time when many immigrants were coming to America, social classes were being distinguished, and a great deal of prejudices was sweeping over the United States. The upper and middle classes had extreme advantages over the lower class, which consisted of a large number of
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Jane Addams
An American pragmatist and feminist, Hull-House founder Jane Addams (1860-1935) came of age in time of increasing tensions and division between segments of the American society, a division that was reflected in debates about educational reform. In the midst of this diversity, Addams saw the profoundly interdependent nature of all
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Jane Addams and Hull House
Jane Addams and Hull House Born in Cederville, Illinois, on September 6, 1860, Jane Addams founded the world famous social settlement of Hull House. From Hull House, where she lived and worked from it's start in 1889 to her death in 1935, Jane Addams built her reputation as the country's
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Jane Austen
Jane Austen lived from 1775 until 1817, a span of four decades that saw significant changes in English social, political, and economic life. At the time her birth, England was embroiled in a bitter struggle with its American colonies, the loss of which, several years later, proved to be a
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Jane Austin
“That young Lady has a talent for describing the involvements of feelings and characters of ordinary life which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with,” declared Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish Novelist and Poet of Jane Austen’s time. Rather than mention historical events in her books Jane
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Jane Dee Hull
Jane Dee Hull was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 8, 1935. Governor Hull is married to Dr. Terry Hull. Dr. Hull practiced medicine in Pheonix for 32 wears and now works as a consultant. Governor Hull and Dr. Hull have four children and eight grandchildren. Governor Hull received
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Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall Major Topics and Research Methods Jane Goodall is a psychologist who studies the relationship between humans and chimpanzees. Jane starts her research by moving to Cape Town in Africa and meeting up with Louis Leaky, who hired her to do some research with him. After observing how serious
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Jane Wyatt
Actress Jane Wyatt dies on October 20, 2006 at the age of 96. Reports say she passed away in her Bel-Air home in her sleep due to natural causes. Upon news of her passing, hundreds of websites and message boards mourn and exchange stories as to how this woman
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Japanese Titans of the 20th Century
Japan may have been the first Asian country to modernize in the 19th century, but products produced by this newly-opened nation back then were still subclass as compared to those produced elsewhere in the world. Unlike the Japan we know of today, Japan 100 years ago was only specialized in
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Jared
* Can I buy you a drink, or do you just want the money. * I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed rock. * Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? * Hi, my name is
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Jasper Johns
Jasper Johns was a painter, sculptor, and a printmaker. He was one of America's best known post abstract expressionists and minimalists. When people think of Jasper Johns they usually think about pictures of flags and numbers. Johns completed his first flag painting in 1955. He was born in Allendale, South
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru (Pandit Nehru) is one of the largest influential figures within India during the fight for independence pre-1947 against British imperialism. When Nehru assisted in liberating India from the British, he completed a lifetime goal that was filled with despair, frustration, and triumph. Becoming the first Prime Minister within
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Jay-Z
Reasonable Doubt generated three more charting singles -- "Can't Knock the Hustle," which featured Mary J. Blige on the hook; "Dead Presidents"; and "Feelin' It" -- and set the stage for Jay-Z's follow-up, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1997). Much more commercially successful than its predecessor, In My Lifetime peaked
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Jayson De Lemon's Autobiography
Jayson de Lemon's Autobiography "I once asked myself, how history was written. I said, "I have to invent it." When I wish as now to tell of critical incidents, persons, and events that have influenced my life and work, the true answer is all of the incidents were critical, all
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Jean - Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Philosopher 1712 - 1778 Never exceed your rights, and they will soon become unlimited. --Rousseau ________________________________________ Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712 in Geneva, Switzerland. His mother died shortly after his birth. When Rousseau was 10 his father fled from Geneva to avoid imprisonment for
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Jean Genet
December 10, 1910 Birth of Jean Genet at the Tanier Childbirth Clinic in Paris to Camille Gabrielle Genet (age 22), who was a Parisian prostitute July 28, 1911 Camille Genet abandons her son to an orphanage; Genet becomes a ward of the state and never see his mother again July
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Jean Paul Gaultier Biography
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Born in Acueil, a self-contained, working class suburb of Paris in 1952, of a bookkeeper farther and secretary mother John Paul Gaultier was an only child. In the 1960 as a teenager John Paul was obsessed with fashion especially the costumes from Moulin Rouge and often pretended
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Jean Piaget
JEAN PIAGET 1896 - 1980 Dr. C. George Boeree Biography Jean Piaget was born in Neuchвtel, Switzerland, on August 9, 1896. His father, Arthur Piaget, was a professor of medieval literature with an interest in local history. His mother, Rebecca Jackson, was intelligent and energetic, but Jean found her a
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