Martineau
Americannoun
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Harriet, 1802–76, English novelist and economist.
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her brother James, 1805–1900, English theologian and philosopher.
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Harriet. 1802–76, English author of books on political economy and of novels and children's stories
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her brother, James . 1805–1900, English Unitarian theologian and minister
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Getty curator Paul Martineau has organized “Queer Lens” in nine chronological sections.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025
Mr. Martineau apologized to parents and said that he was ultimately responsible.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024
Martineau told parents in his statement that dehumanizing words such as slurs should not be spoken by employees or students.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
Investigator Prof Adrian Martineau, from Queen Mary University of London, told the BBC: "People really can feel very run down after a virus. It's not in their imagination and it is a recognised thing."
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023
Harriet Martineau sent some of her own books to help start their library, and Henslow brought Charles a silver candlestick.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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