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Morris, Robert
Morris, Robert (1734–1806) US politician. He emigrated from England in 1747 and became a wealthy merchant in Philadelphia. As a member of the
Continental Congress he signed the Declaration of Independence. Appointed superintendent of finance (1781–84), he regulated military purchasing and organized the first bank, the Bank of North America (1781). In 1798 he was made bankrupt and imprisoned.
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Robert Morris vs. Quinnipiac: the matchup
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 2/24/2007; 692 words
; ROBERT MORRIS (16-9, 8-8) VS. QUINNIPIAC...Conn. RADIO: WPIT-AM 730 Series: Robert Morris leads the overall series, 10-6. Robert Morris won the last meeting, 86-68, on Jan...
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Robert Morris vs. Sacred Heart: The Matchup
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 12/7/2006; ; 700+ words
; ROBERT MORRIS (5-1, 0-0) VS. SACRED HEART...None Radio: WPIT-AM (730) Series: Robert Morris leads, 8-4. Sacred Heart won the...is averaging 90 points per game, but Robert Morris leads the Northeast Conference in scoring...
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Robert Morris races to 10th win
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 1/6/2007; ; 700+ words
; Robert Morris senior guard Derek Coleman moped into...efforts of Coleman and the Colonials led Robert Morris to a 64-48 victory against Central...Sewall Center. "Defense is effort," Robert Morris coach Mark Schmidt said. "It defines...
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Robert Morris vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: The matchup
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 1/13/2007; ; 700+ words
; ROBERT MORRIS (10-4, 2-3) VS. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON...on March 5, 2006 WHAT TO EXPECT: Robert Morris and Fairleigh Dickinson will meet for...Knights have won four consecutive over Robert Morris, including three last season. The third...
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Robert Morris vs. Monmouth: the matchup
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 1/27/2007; 680 words
; ROBERT MORRIS (13-5, 5-4) VS. MONMOUTH (8...leads the all-time series 29-14. Robert Morris won the last meeting, 73-65, on Jan...This will be the 44th meeting between Robert Morris and Monmouth. Robert Morris won both...
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Robert Morris vs. Robert Morris
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 8/8/2008; ; 643 words
; Chicago-based Robert Morris College has added so many degree...There is one problem, however: Robert Morris University already exists. Not only...spinoff, but it changed its name to "Robert Morris University" six years ago - and...
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Robert Morris vs. St. Francis (Pa.) - The matchup
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 1/23/2007; 700+ words
; Game 18: The Matchup Robert Morris (12-5, 4-4)vs. St. Francis...730/Fox Sports Net Series: Robert Morris leads the series, 32-27, and...Northeast Conference season for Robert Morris and St. Francis (Pa.). It...
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Robert Morris vs. Quinnipiac: The matchup
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 1/4/2007; ; 693 words
; QUINNIPIAC (2-9, 0-2) VS. ROBERT MORRIS (8-3, 0-2) Line: None GAME TIME: 7...Moon Township Radio: WPIT-AM 730 Series: Robert Morris leads, 9-6. Robert Morris won the last meeting, 89-77, on Feb. 12...
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Lawsuit: Robert Morris v. Robert Morris
Newspaper article from: Courier News (Elgin, IL); 8/10/2008; ; 642 words
; Chicago-based Robert Morris College has added so many degree...There is one problem, however: Robert Morris University already exists. Not only...spinoff, but it changed its name to "Robert Morris University" six years ago - and...
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It's Robert Morris vs. Robert Morris
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times (IL); 8/4/2008; ; 612 words
; Chicago's Robert Morris College has added so many degree programs...There is one problem, however: Robert Morris University already exists. Not only...spinoff, but it changed its name to "Robert Morris University'' six years ago -- and...
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Robert Morris
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Robert Morris An American merchant, financial expert, land speculator, and banker, Robert Morris (1734-1806) performed a valuable...finance for the Continental Congress. Robert Morris was born on Jan. 31, 1734, in Liverpool...
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Robert Hunter Morris
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Robert Hunter Morris see under Morris , family.
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Morris, Robert
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
MORRIS, ROBERT Robert Morris (1734 – 1806), possibly America's wealthiest man...destitute. See also: , , FURTHER READING Chernow, Barbara Ann. Robert Morris, Land Speculator, 1790 – 1801 . New York: Arno, 1978...
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Morris, Robert Lee
Book article from: Contemporary Fashion
MORRIS, Robert Lee American jewelry and accessories...first collection in 1972; owner, Robert Lee Morris Gallery, since 1974; owner/manager...Artwear Gallery, 1977-93; introduced Robert Lee Morris Necessities mail order catalogue...
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Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
Book article from: American Eras
Robert Morris (1734-1806) Merchant, financier, and statesman Early Career. Robert Morris was born in Liverpool, England. His...two daughters. Revolutionary Career. Robert Morris served the Revolution in many financial...
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