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David Leslie
David Leslie d. 1682, Scottish military commander. After serving in the Swedish army, he was a major general under his uncle, Alexander Leslie, 1st earl of Leven , in the Scottish army that joined the forces of Oliver Cromwell in defeating the royalists at Marston Moor (1644). He defeated James Gr... Read more
Frank Leslie
Frank Leslie 1821-80, American engraver and publisher, b. England. He learned his trade on the Illustrated London News, but in 1848 immigrated to New York City, where in 1855 he began publishing Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, one of the first influential newsweeklies. His real name, Henr... Read more
Leslie Fiedler
Leslie Fiedler 1917-2003, American critic, b. Newark, N.J., grad. New York Univ. (B.A. 1938), Univ. of Wisconsin (Ph.D. 1941). In his best-known and most controversial work, Love and Death in the American Novel (1960), Fiedler uses Freudian analysis to argue the presence of subtle homosexual them... Read more
John Leslie
John Leslie 1527-96, Scottish bishop, historian, and statesman. After studying in France, he returned (c.1554) to Scotland, where he opposed the Reformation. He became ecclesiastical adviser to Mary Queen of Scots and a member of her privy council and was appointed (1566) bishop of Ross. In 1569 ... Read more
Charles Robert Leslie
Charles Robert Leslie , 1794-1859, English painter and writer, b. London. Educated in the United States, he returned to England to study art and to work. He painted incidents from literature and also executed portraits, including one of Dr. John Wakefield Francis at the Metropolitan Museum. Leslie i... Read more
Mrs. Leslie Carter
Mrs. Leslie Carter 1862-1937, American actress, b. Lexington, Ky., whose maiden name was Caroline Louise Dudley. She became a protégée of Belasco and first appeared in 1890 in The Ugly Duckling. His Heart of Maryland (1895) brought her recognition, and her success continued in h... Read more
Leslie Mortier Shaw
Leslie Mortier Shaw 1848-1932, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1902-7), b. Morristown, Vt. Admitted to the Iowa bar in 1876, he organized (1880) a banking firm that specialized in agricultural credit. His strong defense of the gold standard in the 1896 presidential campaign won for him the Republic... Read more
Leslie Alvin White
Leslie Alvin White 1900-1975, American anthropologist, b. Salida, Colo., grad. Columbia, 1923, Ph.D. Univ. of Chicago, 1927. He taught at the Univ. of Buffalo and was curator of anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science from 1927 to 1930. In 1930 he joined the faculty of the Univ. of Michigan, ... Read more
Leslie Richard Groves
Leslie Richard Groves 1896-1970, American army officer and engineer who headed the program that developed America's atomic bomb , b. Albany, N.Y., grad. West Point (1918). He was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers and studied at the army engineering school (1918-20). Posted (1931) to Washingto... Read more
Sir Leslie Stephen
Sir Leslie Stephen 1832-1904, English author and critic. The first serious critic of the novel, he was also editor of the great Dictionary of National Biography from its beginning in 1882 until 1891. In 1859 he was ordained a minister. As a tutor at Cambridge his philosophical readings led him to... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Leslie"

Sir Leslie Stephen
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Sir Leslie Stephen The English historian, critic, and editor Sir Leslie Stephen (1832-1904) was one of the great popularizers of Victorian thought and literature. Leslie Stephen was born in London on Nov. 28, 1832, the...
Leslie, Eliza
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture LESLIE, ELIZA LESLIE, ELIZA. Eliza Leslie (1787 – 1858) was an American cookbook writer, poet, editor, and author of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Although her primary literary activity focused on belles lettres...
Leslie, Desmond (Peter Arthur) (1921-)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Leslie, Desmond (Peter Arthur) (1921-) Irish novelist, film scriptwriter...June 21, 1921, in London, the youngest son of novelist Sir Shane Leslie and nephew of Lionel Leslie, explorer and author involved in investigations of lake monsters...
Leslie, Alexander
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Leslie, Alexander ( c. 1580–1661). Leslie was a good professional soldier, who served for many years...Scottish presbyterians began armed resistance in 1639, Leslie was placed in command of the covenanting army. In 1640...
Leslie, David
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Leslie, David ( c. 1600–82). Like his namesake Alexander Leslie , David Leslie also fought alongside Gustav Adolf of Sweden. He returned to Scotland in 1640 to help the covenanters and commanded the Scottish cavalry at Marston Moor...
Leslie A. White
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Leslie A. White The American anthropologist Leslie A. White (1900-1975) was known for his fieldwork among...human behavior, and his energy theory of cultural evolution. Leslie White was born at Salida, Colorado, on January 19, 1900...
Leslie, Frank
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature Leslie, Frank (1821–80), the assumed...great success with such magazines as Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly , which he founded in...before those of his competitors. Miriam F. Leslie (1836–1914), his widow...
Leslie Groves
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Leslie Groves Leslie Groves (1896-1970) was the officer in the United States Army Corps...who directed the Manhattan Project (atom bomb) during World War II. Leslie Richard Groves was born in Albany, New York, on August 17, 1896...
Frank Leslie
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Frank Leslie 1821-80, American engraver and publisher...where in 1855 he began publishing Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, one of the...was discarded when his pseudonym, Frank Leslie, became widely known. He inaugurated...
LeCron, Leslie M. (1892-1972)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology LeCron, Leslie M. (1892-1972) Psychologist, expert...1972. Sources: Cheek, David B., and Leslie M. LeCron. Clinical Hypnotherapy. New...Grine & Stratton, 1968. LeCron, Leslie M. Experimental Hypnosis. New York...

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Leslie, John
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Leslie, John ( b. Largo, Scotland, 16 April 1766; d...Scotland, 3 November 1832), natural philosophy . Leslie was one of three sons born to a poor cabinetmaker, Robert Leslie, and his wife, Anne Carstairs. At the age of thirteen...
Howard, Leslie
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers HOWARD, Leslie Nationality: British. Born: Leslie Howard Stainer (some sources say Laszlo Horvath) in London...Married Ruth Evelyn Martin, son: Ronald; daughter: Leslie Ruth. Career: After working in a bank, became stage actor...
Leslie, David
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Leslie, David ( c. 1600–82). Like his namesake Alexander Leslie , David Leslie also fought alongside Gustav Adolf of Sweden. He returned to Scotland in 1640 and commanded the Scottish cavalry at Marston Moor in 1644. He was then...
Leslie, C. R.
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Leslie, C. R. ( Charles Robert Leslie ) ( b London, 19 Oct. 1794; d London, 5 May 1859). British...classics of artistic biography ( Constable was a close friend). Leslie's other books include A Handbook for Young Painters (1855...
Leslie, Alexander
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Leslie, Alexander ( c. 1580–1661). Leslie was a good professional soldier, who served for many years...Scottish presbyterians began armed resistance in 1639, Leslie was placed in command of the covenanting army. In 1640...
Panton, Leslie and Company
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History PANTON, LESLIE AND COMPANY PANTON, LESLIE AND COMPANY began trading with the Native peoples of the American...during the Revolution. Scottish Loyalists William Panton, John Leslie, and Thomas Forbes fled to Florida, and after the 1783 Treaty...
Caron, Leslie
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers CARON, Leslie Nationality: French. Born: Leslie Claire Margaret Caron in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris...Originally a Gallic twinkletoes and all-purpose gamine for MGM, Leslie Caron became the only dancing star of her day to transpose...
Rothes, John Leslie, 1st duke of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Rothes, John Leslie, 1st duke of [S] (1630–81). Leslie's father, the 6th earl, was in high favour with Charles I but died in 1641 at the age of 41. Leslie marched south with Charles II in 1651 and was taken...
Heward, Leslie (Hays)
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Heward, Leslie (Hays) ( b Littletown, Liversedge, 1897; d Birmingham, 1943). Eng. conductor and composer. Chorister, Manchester Cath...
Brockhurst, Gerald Leslie
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Brockhurst, Gerald Leslie ( b Birmingham, 31 Oct. 1890; d Franklin Lakes, NJ, 4 May 1978). British-born painter and etcher who became an American...

Thesaurus entries related to "Leslie"

adulatory
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus adulatory • adjective  he spoke of Leslie in adulatory terms synonyms : flattering, complimentary, highly favorable, enthusiastic, glowing, rhapsodic, eulogistic, laudatory; fulsome, honeyed. antonym: disparaging.
descendant
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus descendant • noun  Leslie claims to be a descendant of Benjamin Franklin | the legacy left to her descendants synonyms : successor, scion; heir; ( descendants...
cheer
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...encourage, urge on, spur on, drive on, motivate, inspire, fire (up), inspirit, light a fire under. cheer up  Leslie cheered up as soon as the grades were posted synonyms : perk up, brighten (up), become more cheerful, liven up, rally...
scar
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...cutting and scraping—e.g.: “Worse, once piercing becomes commonplace among people like, well, Leslie, the trendsetters up the ante with other forms of body alteration: cutting (scarification as adornment), branding (searing...
say
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...influence, sway, weight, voice, input, share, part. phrases: that is to say  they're inquiring about Miss Leslie—that is to say, they want to know if she's safe and well. synonyms : in other words, to put it another way...

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Leslie Fay has plans to soup up its Superbrand. (Leslie Fay Companies Inc.)
Magazine article from: WWD; 11/28/1990; ; 700+ words ; Leslie Fay Has Plan to Soup Up Its Superbrand NEW YORK - The Leslie Fay Cos. is out to put more muscle into what it calls...Three years ago, the firm decided to develop the Leslie Fay name as a superbrand, cutting a large swath through...
Leslie Fay again seeks to flee Pa.(Leslie Fay Cos. to close facility in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)
Magazine article from: WWD; 5/8/1995; ; 700+ words ; NEW YORK -- The Leslie Fay Cos. is once again threatening to...part of the strike settlement between Leslie Fay and the ILGWU last July, granted...issued a binding recommendation that Leslie Fay be "relieved" of its contractual...
Leslie Fay appoints Ward as chairman of sportswear group. (John Ward)
Magazine article from: WWD; 8/19/1991; 700+ words ; NEW YORK -- John Ward has been named chairman of the Leslie Fay Sportswear Group of The Leslie Fay Cos., Inc. Ward succeeds H. Andrew Gross. Leslie Fay officials said Gross will continue to do special management projects...
LESLIE BUILDING PRODUCTS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
PR Newswire; 10/31/1994; 700+ words ; ...N.Y., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Leslie Building Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin...previously announced, the common stock of Leslie Building Products was distributed by Drew...share). Excluding such special items, Leslie Building Products' net income for the...
Leslie Fay holders ask court to OK BDO Seidman suit.(Leslie Fay Companies Inc. stockholders)
Magazine article from: WWD; 3/27/1995; ; 700+ words ; NEW YORK - Stockholders of The Leslie Fay Cos. have asked bankruptcy court...holders in the Chapter 11 proceedings of Leslie Fay. A hearing on it has been set for...action suits naming Seidman, along with Leslie Fay, as defendants in connection with...
Leslie Fay reports operating profit in fiscal 1995.
Business Wire; 3/29/1996; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1996--The Leslie Fay Companies, Inc. today reported improved...the 52 weeks ended December 30, 1995, Leslie Fay reported an operating profit of...This gain was the result of actions Leslie Fay has undertaken to reduce overhead...
Leslie Fay exec pay plan runs into stiff battle. (bankruptcy court fight for incentive compensation plan)
Magazine article from: WWD; 6/30/1994; ; 700+ words ; NEW YORK -- The Leslie Fay Cos. will continue the bankruptcy...which could double the pay of four of Leslie Fay's top officers, is essential to...to some observers an indication that Leslie Fay was not prepared for the level of...
Leslie Fay Company Seeks to Buy Warren Apparel Group
PR Newswire; 7/2/1998; 700+ words ; ...NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leslie Fay Company, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board...business of The Warren Apparel Group Ltd. by Leslie Fay. The purchase is subject to the execution...which will be operated as a division of Leslie Fay. "This offer furthers our goal of...
LESLIE MATURES INTO HER ROLE ON THE COURT : EX-USC STAR READY FOR OLYMPICS.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 5/19/1996; 700+ words ; ...LeBreton Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lisa Leslie remembers that her special gift first...One day the teacher called my mom,'' Leslie recalled, ``and she said, `Excuse...including me.' '' Yes, Christine Leslie politely answered, seeing as she stood...
LESLIE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 3/30/2009; 614 words ; Dr. Stanley D. Leslie March 25, 2009 Dr. Stanley D. Leslie, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25...of his beloved family in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Dr. Leslie was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather...