Longworth
Americannoun
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Alice Lee Roosevelt Princess Alice, 1884–1980, U.S. socialite: daughter of Theodore Roosevelt.
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Nicholas, 1869–1931, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1925–31.
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The founder of Cincinnati’s Rookwood Pottery company, Maria Longworth Nichols, hired potters from Japan such as Kitaro Shirayamadani, who came to work at her factory in 1887.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Speaking about Mr Longworth, he added: "He wouldn't hurt a fly. After the sessions he would come and sit with us and talk with us."
From BBC • May 7, 2025
Celebrities like Kristen Schaal and Karina Longworth are among those who follow the @lfalbertsons account; you’ll find others, like Will Sasso or Aimee Mann, in the likes showing their appreciation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
Ms Longworth said she wanted to bridge the growing "generation gap" around social media.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025
The climax of Madame Curie’s visit was a glittering reception at the White Elouse attended by Meloney and the cream of Washington society, including Theodore Roosevelt’s socialite daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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