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John Anthony Quitman
John Anthony Quitman 1798–1858, American general and politician, b. Rhinebeck, N.Y. He settled in Natchez, Miss., where he practiced law and held a series of political offices, serving in the state legislature and as acting governor (1835–36). As a brigadier general (promoted to major general in 1847) in the Mexican War, he distinguished himself at Monterrey, fought at Veracruz and Puebla, and led the assault on Chapultepec. He was governor of Mexico City during the American occupation (1847–48). On his return to Mississippi he became governor (1850–51), but resigned after indictment by the federal government for aiding a filibustering expedition to Cuba planned by Narciso López . He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1855 until his death.
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"John Anthony Quitman." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "John Anthony Quitman." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Quitman.html "John Anthony Quitman." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Quitman.html |
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Hort, Fenton John Anthony
Hort, Fenton John Anthony (1828–92), NT scholar. From 1878 he held professorships at Cambridge. He worked, in conjunction with B. F. Westcott, on an edition of the Greek text of the NT almost continuously from 1852 until its publication in 1881. It is remarkable for its accuracy and the sobriety of its judgements. He then worked on the RV of Wisdom and 2 Macc.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hort, Fenton John Anthony." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hort, Fenton John Anthony." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-HortFentonJohnAnthony.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hort, Fenton John Anthony." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-HortFentonJohnAnthony.html |
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