Sumner

[ suhm-ner ]

/ ˈsʌm nər /

Charles,1811–74, U.S. statesman.

James Batch·el·ler

[bach-uh-ler] /ˈbætʃ ə lər/,1887–1955, U.S. biochemist: Nobel prize 1946.

William Graham,1840–1910, U.S. sociologist and economist.

a male given name.

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Despite beating Sumner unconscious, Brooks became something of a regional hero.
Why Stephen Colbert Deserves South Carolina’s Senate Seat|Michelle Cottle|December 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"She would travel with Sumner a lot," says a former insider who knew Zatorski prior to Viacom's split with CBS.
CBS Staffer Alleges Redstone Abuse|Peter Lauria|July 30, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Viacom employees be warned: Sumner Redstone is on a witch hunt.
Sumner's Witch Hunt|Peter Lauria|July 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"Judy can't manage Sumner on her own," says the first Viacom insider.
Sex War at MTV|Peter Lauria|June 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST

“We all know that Sumner makes a lot of ‘friends,’” says one Viacom insider.
Sex War at MTV|Peter Lauria|June 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"Here are fifty," returned Mr. Sumner, handing over five crisp ten-dollar bills.
The Missing Tin Box|Arthur M. Winfield
Sumner sat with his head bowed, when a comrade approaching and seeing that something was troubling him, inquired the cause.
The Story of a Confederate boy in the Civil War|David E. Johnston
In 1869, Mr. Sumner made his remarkable speech on the "Alabama" claims, which for a time caused some bitter feeling in England.
Famous American Statesmen|Sarah Knowles Bolton
Meanwhile Col. Sumner had quietly drawn up his company of dragoons just outside of the crowd.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler|Pardee Butler
At his house she met many persons, distinguished for literature and piety, among whom were Sumner, Babington and Wilberforce.
Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons|Arabella W. Stuart

Sumner

[ sŭm′nər ]

James Batcheller 1887-1955

American biochemist. He shared a 1946 Nobel Prize for his pioneering work on crystallizing enzymes.