Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
Derek H(arold) R(ichard), 1918–98, English chemist: Nobel Prize 1969.
Sir Edmund, 1849–1920, Australian jurist and statesman: prime minister 1901–03.
a first name.
Sir Derek ( Harold Richard ). 1918–98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis
Sir Edmund 1849–1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901–03)
Elizabeth , known as the Maid of Kent . ?1506–34, English nun, who claimed the gift of prophecy. Her criticism of Henry VIII's attempt to annul his first marriage led to her execution
John ( Bernard Adie ). born 1928, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare
Old English beretūn , from bere barley + tūn stockade; see town
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Former senior official Sir Philip Barton has told MPs there was no way for him to raise his concerns about Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Sir Philip Barton said no-one in Downing Street consulted him before making the decision and also noted he thought the appointment could be a "potentially difficult issue" because of the peer's known links to Esptein.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Within days, Alison is invited to a colloquium of scholars in an English manor that has historic connections to Barton.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
It is not Alison’s heart, however, but her knowledge of the Barton document that places her in jeopardy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Barton Snode finished his sentence in a husky whisper.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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