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Bible Encyclopedias
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Search Results: "franklin
Title Matches: 3
Franklin, Benjamin
Born in Boston, was the youngest son of a tallow-chandler and one of a family of 17; received a meagre education, and at the age of 12 became apprenticed
Born in Boston, was the youngest son of a tallow-chandler and one of a family of 17; received a meagre education, and at the age of 12 became apprenticed
Franklin, Sir John
A famous Arctic explorer, born at Spilsby, Lincolnshire; entered the navy in 1800; was a midshipman; was present at the battle of Copenhagen; shortly
A famous Arctic explorer, born at Spilsby, Lincolnshire; entered the navy in 1800; was a midshipman; was present at the battle of Copenhagen; shortly
Pierce, Franklin
The fourteenth President of the United States, born in New Hampshire, was the lifelong friend of Nathaniel Hawthorne; bred to the bar; served in the
The fourteenth President of the United States, born in New Hampshire, was the lifelong friend of Nathaniel Hawthorne; bred to the bar; served in the
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Back, Sir George
a devoted arctic explorer, born at stockport, entered the navy, was a french captive for five years, associated with franklin in three polar expeditions, went in search of sir john ross, discovered instead and traced the great fish river in 1839, was knighted in 1837, and in 1857 made admiral (1796-1878).
a devoted arctic explorer, born at stockport, entered the navy, was a french captive for five years, associated with franklin in three polar expeditions, went in search of sir john ross, discovered instead and traced the great fish river in 1839, was knighted in 1837, and in 1857 made admiral (1796-1878).
Beechy, Rear-Admiral
born in london, son of the following; accompanied franklin in 1818 and parry in 1819 to the arctic regions; commanded the blossom in the third expedition of 1825-1828 to the same regions; published "voyage of discovery towards the north pole" (1796-1856).
born in london, son of the following; accompanied franklin in 1818 and parry in 1819 to the arctic regions; commanded the blossom in the third expedition of 1825-1828 to the same regions; published "voyage of discovery towards the north pole" (1796-1856).
Bellot, Joseph René
a naval officer, born in paris, distinguished in the expedition of 1845 to madagascar, and one of those who went in quest of sir john franklin; drowned while crossing the ice (1826-1853).
a naval officer, born in paris, distinguished in the expedition of 1845 to madagascar, and one of those who went in quest of sir john franklin; drowned while crossing the ice (1826-1853).
Boston (2)
On Massachusetts Bay, is the capital of Massachusetts and the chief city of New England, one of the best-built and best-appointed cities of the Union.
On Massachusetts Bay, is the capital of Massachusetts and the chief city of New England, one of the best-built and best-appointed cities of the Union.
Ça Ira
"it will go on," a popular song in france during the revolution, said to have been a phrase of benjamin franklin's, which he was in the habit of using in answering inquirers about the progress of the american revolution by his friends in france.
"it will go on," a popular song in france during the revolution, said to have been a phrase of benjamin franklin's, which he was in the habit of using in answering inquirers about the progress of the american revolution by his friends in france.
Cincinnatus, the Order of
an american order founded by officers of the revolutionary army at its dissolution in 1753; was denounced by franklin as anti-republican in its spirit and tendency; it still survives in a feeble way; the order is hereditary.
an american order founded by officers of the revolutionary army at its dissolution in 1753; was denounced by franklin as anti-republican in its spirit and tendency; it still survives in a feeble way; the order is hereditary.
Hall, Charles Francis
Arctic explorer, born at Rochester, New Hampshire; the mystery surrounding Franklin's fate awakened his interest in Arctic exploration, and during 1860-62
Arctic explorer, born at Rochester, New Hampshire; the mystery surrounding Franklin's fate awakened his interest in Arctic exploration, and during 1860-62
Hayes, Isaac Israel
Arctic explorer, born in Pennsylvania; after graduating in medicine, joined the Kane expedition in search of Franklin in 1853, and subsequently made
Arctic explorer, born in Pennsylvania; after graduating in medicine, joined the Kane expedition in search of Franklin in 1853, and subsequently made
M'clure
arctic navigator, born in wexford; went out in search of franklin, and discovered the north-west passage in 1850 (1807-1873).
arctic navigator, born in wexford; went out in search of franklin, and discovered the north-west passage in 1850 (1807-1873).
MacClintock
arctic navigator, born at dundalk; sent out by lady franklin to discover the fate of sir john and his crew; wrote an account of the voyage (1819-1891).
arctic navigator, born at dundalk; sent out by lady franklin to discover the fate of sir john and his crew; wrote an account of the voyage (1819-1891).
Markham, Clements Robert
Traveller and author, born near York, son of a clergyman; served in the navy from 1844 to 1851, taking part in the Franklin search expedition; 1852-1854
Traveller and author, born near York, son of a clergyman; served in the navy from 1844 to 1851, taking part in the Franklin search expedition; 1852-1854
Poor Richard
the name assumed by franklin (q. v .) in his almanacs.
the name assumed by franklin (q. v .) in his almanacs.
Richardson, Sir John, M.d.
naturalist and arctic explorer, born at dumfries; graduated at edinburgh; for some time a navy surgeon; accompanied franklin on the expeditions in 1819-22 and 1825-27, and later commanded one of the franklin search expeditions; held government appointments, and was knighted in 1846 (1787-1865).
naturalist and arctic explorer, born at dumfries; graduated at edinburgh; for some time a navy surgeon; accompanied franklin on the expeditions in 1819-22 and 1825-27, and later commanded one of the franklin search expeditions; held government appointments, and was knighted in 1846 (1787-1865).
Ross, Sir John
Arctic explorer, born in Wigtownshire; made three voyages, the first in 1811 under Parry; the second in 1829, which he commanded; and a third in 1850,
Arctic explorer, born in Wigtownshire; made three voyages, the first in 1811 under Parry; the second in 1829, which he commanded; and a third in 1850,
Sparks, James
President of Harvard University, born in Connecticut; bred a carpenter, took to study, attended Harvard, where he graduated, studied theology, and became
President of Harvard University, born in Connecticut; bred a carpenter, took to study, attended Harvard, where he graduated, studied theology, and became
United States, Presidents of
George Washington (1789-1797); John Adams (1797-1801); Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809); James Maddison (1809-1817); James Munroe (1817-1825); John Quincy
George Washington (1789-1797); John Adams (1797-1801); Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809); James Maddison (1809-1817); James Munroe (1817-1825); John Quincy
