Arthur Hugh. 1819–61, British poet, author of Amours de Voyage (1858) and Dipsychus (1865)
Brian. 1935–2004, English footballer and manager
Old English clōh
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Clough asks his secretary after being ushered into his new office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Clough hated Leeds, and the feeling was mutual.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
In a Football Focus episode 47 years ago, a young John Motson was given a tough time by legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The research, led by Clough, a recent doctoral graduate, was published in RSC Analytical Methods and supported by the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts' Meet the Moment Research Initiative.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Arthur Hugh Clough, an English clergyman, wrote them.
From Playing With Fire by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
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