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Wilkes, John
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Wilkes, John (1725–97). Described on his coffin as ‘A Friend of Liberty’, Wilkes was the central figure in a number of constitutional disputes which extended the political rights of ordinary citizens. After a rakish youth, he became MP for Aylesbury in 1757. A leading opponent of the king's favourite, Lord
Bute, Wilkes was arrested after the publication on 23 April 1763 of No. 45 of his paper, the
North Briton, and charged with seditious libel. He successfully challenged the use of
general warrants which had been issued, but was condemned by Parliament for publishing a scandalous and obscene libel. Wilkes fled to the continent in 1764. On his return in 1768 he was treated as a popular hero and elected MP for Middlesex. However, he was imprisoned for libel and expelled from the Commons, despite repeated re‐election for Middlesex. ‘Wilkes and Liberty’ became the slogan of the London crowds who demonstrated in his support. He was a champion of mass politics, henceforth one of the strands in popular radicalism.
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Wilkes-Barre General selected future owner of Nanticoke State General. (Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Nanticoke State General Hospital )
PR Newswire; 5/25/1988; 700+ words
; WILKES-BARRE GENERAL SELECTED FUTURE OWNER...PRNewswire/ -- Welfare Secretary John F. White Jr. announced today that Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has been...negotiate a transfer agreement with Wilkes-Barre General, which intends to...
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 "North County Times (Escondido, CA)")
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Wilkes' company tax bill mushrooms.
Newspaper article from: North County Times (Escondido, CA); 12/29/2005; 700+ words
; ...of Wilkes Corp., founded by Wilkes. His Poway home and ADCS headquarters...of state's Web site lists Wilkes as the contact person for Al...put up for sale in the fall, John Gross of Colliers International...not been contacted by either Wilkes or anyone connected to Al Dust...
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John Wilkes: The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty.(Book review)
Magazine article from: History Today; 8/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; John Wilkes The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty...London worker in 1768. Whilst the name of John Wilkes will be always associated with the cause...against them. For there were several 'John Wilkes' operating amid great political and social...
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Wilkes' way: secrecy shrouded the ways of politicians until the 18th century. Then John Wilkes came along.(FRONTLINE)
Magazine article from: History Today; 8/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...record of taking on the establishment, and winning: John Wilkes (1725-97). Wilkes was a cross-eyed libertine with an unexpectedly...committing an offence--a recipe for arbitrary rule. Wilkes, who had himself been subject to a general warrant...
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Wilkes & McHugh test new practice area in Arkansas: Florida firm known for suing nursing homes wades into class-action.
Magazine article from: Arkansas Business; 6/9/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...TAMPA, FLA., HAS FACED the Wilkes & McHugh law firm as much...thought he knew the founder Jim Wilkes' business plan pretty well...complete shock," he said. John Maxey of Jackson, Miss...that has traditionally been Wilkes & McHugh's bread and...
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 "Chattanooga Times/Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)")
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Wilkes' maturity helping Wildcats.
Newspaper article from: Chattanooga Times/Free Press (Chattanooga, TN); 4/28/2006; 700+ words
; ...since 1991. The unselfish play Wilkes describes is exemplified by...me see the bigger picture," Wilkes said. "In high school, I...taught." And the teacher is John Cohen, a 39-year-old who...One of those prospects was Wilkes, a former Chattanooga Times...
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 "Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA)")
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Wilkes, King's split doubleheader.
Newspaper article from: Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA); 4/1/2007; 700+ words
; ...Gracjan Kraszewski and John Venarchick singled in...game four-hitter. PSU Wilkes-Barre 4-2, PSU Hazleton...shots. Men's Tennis Wilkes 6, DeSales 3 Cory Golden...sets at third singles for Wilkes. Matt Kenney won in three...losing a tiebreaker, and John Morgan battled from a...
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 "Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)")
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WILKES' SENTENCE CHALLENGED LAWYERS SAY JUDGE VIOLATED STATE LAW
Newspaper article from: Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current); 5/29/2009; ; 603 words
; ...penalty and one opposing. That left Wilkes' fate to be decided by Heldt...recommendation. On Thursday, Wilkes' attorneys, John Goodridge and William Gooden...s only option was to sentence Wilkes to a term of years. Indiana Deputy...
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Tom Wilkes, 69; art director who won Grammy for `Tommy' Tom Wilkes, 69; was art director for film `Tommy'
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 7/12/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Los Angeles, said his daughter, Katherine Wilkes Fotch. Mr. Wilkes was partner in a Long Beach advertising company...produced the landmark music festival with singer John Phillips, said Mr. Wilkes "caught the spirit of the time" with his festival...
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John Wilkes--the flawed Crusader for liberty.(John Wilkes: The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty)(Book review)
Magazine article from: Contemporary Review; 12/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; John Wilkes: The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty...xiii + 482pp. ISBN 0-300-10871-0. John Wilkes (1726-97) occupies a prominent place...connotations) as the collateral ancestor of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln...
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John Wilkes
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
John Wilkes As a focus and spokesman of radical discontent, the English politician John Wilkes (1727-1797) made an important contribution...the movement for parlia mentary reform. John Wilkes was born on Oct. 17, 1727, at Clerkenwell...
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Charles Wilkes
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...Washington, D.C. In 1861 Wilkes received orders to command the...Africa. On the voyage homeward Wilkes intercepted the British mail...commissioners James M. Mason and John Slidell on board. With characteristic...release of the two men. Still, Wilkes's popularity remained undimmed...
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Wilkes, Charles
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
...After returning from Antarctica Wilkes spent most of 1841 in a long...loaded with honours, however, Wilkes was court-martialled for exceeding...commissioners, James Mason and John Slidell. Although Confederate...two men. The incident made Wilkes something of a naval hero to...
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Wilkes, John
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
Wilkes, John (1725–97). Described...Friend of Liberty’, Wilkes was the central figure in a...seat as MP for Middlesex. Wilkes advocated complete religious...strands in popular radicalism. John F. C. Harrison
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Wilkes-Barre
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Wilkes-Barre , city (1990 pop. 47,523...Once a major anthracite coal center, Wilkes-Barre has plants that produce processed...textiles and apparel. The city was named for John Wilkes and Isaac Barré , defenders of...
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