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Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton 1908?-2002, African-American vibraphonist and bandleader, b. Louisville, Ky. When his family moved to Chicago c.1916, the young Hampton began playing drums in a newsboys' band. He moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and became a drummer in saxophonist Les Hite's band. Encouraged by Lo... Read more
Lionel Trilling
Lionel Trilling 1905-75, American critic, author, and teacher, b. New York City, grad. Columbia (B.A., 1925; M.A., 1926; Ph.D., 1938). He began teaching literature at Columbia in 1932 and became a full professor in 1948. His essays—collected as The Liberal Imagination (1950), The Opposing ... Read more
Lionel Clarence, duke of
Lionel Clarence, duke of 1338-68, third son of Edward III of England. His marriage (1352) to Elizabeth de Burgh gained him the title and lands of the earl of Ulster. Governor of Ireland from 1361 to 1367, he presided (1366) at the assembly where the notorious Statute of Kilkenny was adopted, forbid... Read more
Lionel Charles Robbins
Lionel Charles Robbins 1898-1984, British economist, b. Middlesex, England. A professor at the London School of Economics (1929-61), he wrote the well-known methodological treatise, An Essay in the Nature and Significance of Economic Science (1932). A supporter of the free market system and an op... Read more
Lionel Pigot Johnson
Lionel Pigot Johnson 1867-1902, British poet and critic, b. Broadstairs, Kent, educated at Oxford. He lived an ascetic, scholarly life in London, converting to Roman Catholicism in 1891. His keen interest in the Irish literary renaissance is reflected in many of his poems. As a whole Johnson's po... Read more
Lionel Robert Jospin
Lionel Robert Jospin , 1937-, French politician, premier of France (1997-2002). He studied at the elite École Nationale d'Administration (1961-65) and worked (1965-70) in the foreign ministry. He joined the Socialist party (1971), taught college economics (1970-88), and was elected to the Nat... Read more
Hastings Lionel Ismay Ismay, 1st Baron
Hastings Lionel Ismay Ismay, 1st Baron , 1887-1965, British general, known as "Pug" Ismay. He served in India and, during World War I, in Africa. During World War II he held simultaneously the posts of chief of staff to Winston Churchill and deputy secretary to the war cabinet. In 1946 he retire... Read more
Edmund de Mortimer, 3d earl of March and 1st earl of Ulster
Edmund de Mortimer, 3d earl of March and 1st earl of Ulster , 1351-81, English nobleman. He succeeded (1360) his father, Roger, 2d earl of March, married (1368) Philippa, daughter of Edward III's son Lionel, duke of Clarence, and on Lionel's death (1368) inherited his estates and the title of earl o... Read more
Barrymore
Barrymore Anglo-American family of actors. Maurice Barrymore The first actor of the name was Maurice Barrymore, 1847-1905, b. Agra, India. His original name was Herbert Blythe. He graduated from Cambridge, took a law degree, but renounced law for the stage. After appearing in the province... Read more
Cuala Press
Cuala Press , private printing press founded in Dundrum, Ireland, in 1902 by Elizabeth and Lily Yeats, the sisters of William Butler Yeats. Called the Dun Emer Press until 1908, it began as part of a larger company whose purpose was to provide employment for Irish women. Until it ceased operation in... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Lionel"

Lionel Lincoln; Or, The Leaguer of Boston
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature Lionel Lincoln; Or, The Leaguer of Boston, romance...and dramatized as The Leaguer of Boston. Lionel Lincoln arrives at Boston (April 1775...x201D; who is actually his father, Sir Lionel, supposed to be in an English insane asylum...
Lionel of Clarence
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Irish History Lionel of Clarence (1338–68), king...out of English revenues. The army which Lionel brought to Ireland was supplemented with...attacks on specific objectives. Although Lionel's wife had estates in Ulster and Connacht...
Barrymore, Lionel
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Barrymore, Lionel (1878–1954),actor. The...deliciously human.” While Lionel Barrymore may not have had quite the range...Barrymore from the stage, disinclination kept Lionel from it. He preferred the easy money...
Rothschild, Lionel
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Rothschild, Lionel (1808–79). Banker and politician. Rothschild's father...business and was greatly employed in financing the Napoleonic wars. Lionel succeeded to the English business in 1836, supplied loans for the Crimean...
Herbert Lionel Adolphus Hart
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Herbert Lionel Adolphus Hart Herbert Lionel Adolphus Hart (1907-1992) became a leading scholar in the field of legal philosophy after publishing his most influential work, The Concept of Law, in 1961. Hart was a foremost proponent of legal...
Lionel Hampton
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Lionel Hampton One of the best-known orchestra leaders of the Big Band Era, Lionel Hampton (born 1908) formed his own jazz group after first playing vibraphone with bands led by Benny Goodman and Les Hite. Hampton's band played a major role...
Lionel Clarence, duke of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lionel Clarence, duke of 1338-68, third son of Edward III of England. His marriage (1352) to Elizabeth de Burgh...Cambridge, and their son, Richard, duke of York , derived his claim to the throne through his descent from Lionel.
Bart, Lionel
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Bart, Lionel (1930–1999), English lyricist and composer who helped to revive English musical comedy after a long period of American...
Brough, Lionel
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Brough, Lionel (1836–1900), English actor, who made his first appearance in a play by his elder brother William. He was for a...
Lionel Sackville-West Sackville, 2d Baron
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lionel Sackville-West Sackville, 2d Baron 1827-1908, British diplomat. He served in numerous diplomatic posts before being appointed...

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Richie, Lionel
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 LIONEL RICHIE Born: Tuskegee, Alabama, 20 June...Wanna Lose You" Agentle romantic crooner, Lionel Richie achieved stardom in the 1980s and...heartfelt songs and simple, direct singing, Lionel Richie is a down-to-earth, likable...
Barrymore, Lionel
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers BARRYMORE, Lionel Nationality: American. Born: Lionel Blythe in Philadelphia, 28 April 1878; brother of the actress Ethel and the actor John Barrymore. Education: Attended Gilmore School, London; St. Vincent's Academy, New York; Seton...
Clarence, Lionel, 1st Duke of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Clarence, Lionel, 1st Duke of (1338–68) The second surviving son of EDWARD III of England and Philippa of Hainault, known as Lionel of Antwerp from his birth in Antwerp. From about 1341 it was arranged...
Rothschild, Lionel
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Rothschild, Lionel (1808–79). Banker and politician. Rothschild's father...business and was greatly employed in financing the Napoleonic wars. Lionel succeeded to the English business in 1836, supplied loans for the Crimean...
Beale, Lionel Smith
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Beale, Lionel Smith ( b , London, England, 5 February 1828; d . London, 28 March 1906) microscopy . Beale ’ s father, Lionel John Beale (1796 – 1871), was a prominent London surgeon and medical author; his mother was...
Rogg, Lionel
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Rogg, Lionel ( b Geneva, 1936). Swiss organist and harpsichordist. Début as organist, Geneva 1961, thereafter world career as recitalist. Prof. Geneva Cons. from 1960. Recorded all J. S. Bach's organ works.
Cranfield, Lionel, 1st earl of Middlesex
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Cranfield, Lionel, 1st earl of Middlesex (1575–1645). Cranfield, competent and industrious, became lord treasurer under James I...
Tertis, Lionel
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Tertis, Lionel ( b West Hartlepool, 1876; d Wimbledon, 1975). Eng. violist, son of Russ. father and Polish mother, both naturalized Britons...
Jospin, Lionel
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Jospin, Lionel (b. 12 July 1937). Prime Minister of France, 1997–2002 Born in Meudon, he graduated from the elite universities...
Monckton, Lionel
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Monckton, Lionel ( b London, 1861; d London, 1924). Eng. composer. Began career as barrister but became mus. critic, Daily Telegraph...

Thesaurus entries related to "Lionel"

stand
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus stand • verb   1. Lionel stood in the doorway synonyms : be on one's feet, be upright, be erect, be vertical. antonyms: sit, lie.   2...
but
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...Christensen found that 8.75% of the sentences in the work of first-rate writers—including H. L. Mencken, Lionel Trilling, and Edmund Wilson—began with coordinating conjunctions (i.e., and and but ). In The New York Times...

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Lionel Announces New President and Chief Operating Officer.
PR Newswire; 7/27/1999; 700+ words ; Richard Maddox to Assume the Helm of Lionel L.L.C. NEW YORK, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionel L.L.C. reports that Wellspring Associates...as President and Chief Operating Officer of Lionel L.L.C. effective immediately. Richard...
Legendary Lionel Trains
Magazine article from: The Journal of American Culture; 6/1/2005; ; 700+ words ; Legendary Lionel Trains John A. Grams and Terry D. Thompson. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing, 2004. In the preface to Legendary Lionel Trains, Terry D. Thompson dubs Lionel products as "icons of childhood and American culture...
Lionel J. Wilson's Legacy Lives On
Newspaper article from: Oakland Post; 3/19/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...Charles Oakland Post 03-19-2000 Lionel J. Wilson's Legacy Lives On By Charles Aikens Last Tuesday, the Lionel J. Wilson Building was officially dedicated...The dedication helps to recognize Lionel, I'll always remember him as a fighter...
Lionel struggling to stay on track
Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 12/23/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...chugging along for more than a century, Lionel LLC, the venerable maker of model trains...it into bankruptcy. The ruling against Lionel, once the world's biggest toy maker...customers. Despite the confidence of Lionel's new management, reviving the company...
LIONEL TRAINS.(model train company)
Magazine article from: Popular Mechanics; 4/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; Inspiring a million youthful dreams, Lionel model trains turned everyone into an engineer...treasured on long-ago Christmas mornings were Lionel trains. With last year's celebration of Lionel's 100th anniversary, this still rings true...
Lionel's Next Stop: The Public Markets?(Lionel L.L.C.)
Magazine article from: Investment Dealers' Digest; 5/19/2008; ; 700+ words ; On the final day of hearings for Lionel LLC's bankruptcy in May the judge overseeing...half years under court supervision. Lionel's revenues rose from $48 million in...Marvel. Now that it is out of bankruptcy, Lionel's CEO has big plans for a toy train...
Lionel Fernando's date with destiny
Newspaper article from: Daily Mirror; 2/14/2009; 669 words ; ...years to the date, Benedictine captain Lionel Fernando was to establish an epic record...match Vs St. Anne's Kurunegala that Lionel was to inscribe his name in letters of...for 1 to be reduced to ten for 4 through Lionel's penetrative bowling. In fact bowling...
Lionel has tough times as it copes with suit, bankruptcy
Newspaper article from: Daily Breeze; 12/23/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...chugging along for more than a century, Lionel LLC, the venerable maker of model trains...it into bankruptcy. The ruling against Lionel, once the world's biggest toy maker...customers. Despite the confidence of Lionel's new management, reviving the company...
Lionel Richie, it's you they're booking for
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 8/17/2007; ; 700+ words ; IT'S 12.05pm on 9 August, and Lionel Richie is performing a comedy sketch for...dial that number and ask to speak to Lionel Richie. If you've just done that you...realised (if you hadn't already) that the Lionel Richie I've been talking about isn...
Lionel Electric Trains Opens Store at Rockefeller Center.
PR Newswire; 11/12/2009; 697 words ; ...Old Brand- NEW YORK, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionel Electric Trains, the brand known for thrilling kids...open a store for our fans to experience the magic of Lionel trains," said Lionel CEO, Jerry Calabrese. "Now our fans and future...