Jerome
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Saint Eusebius Hieronymus, a.d. c340–420, Christian ascetic and Biblical scholar: chief preparer of the Vulgate version of the Bible.
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Jerome K(lapka) 1859–1927, English humorist and playwright.
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a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “sacred name.”
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Latin name Eusebius Hieronymus. ?347–?420 ad , Christian monk and scholar, whose outstanding work was the production of the Vulgate. Feast day: Sept 30
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Jerome K ( lapka ). 1859–1927, English humorous writer; author of Three Men in a Boat (1889)
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Kevin Warsh is set to host his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman on Wednesday, taking over from Jerome Powell, who served as the 16th chair of the Federal Reserve from 2018 to 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell in April said he was “never the world’s biggest fan of the dot plot,” during his final press conference at the helm of the central bank.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
In the run up to Warsh's appointment, Trump repeatedly called on his predecessor, Jerome Powell, and the central bank to cut interest rates.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
They will also be the first under new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh after he last month replaced Jerome Powell, who was constantly rebuked by Trump for not cutting interest rates enough.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The court truly regrets the death of Jerome Rogers.
From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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