Sir Joseph Norman 13
Lockyer, Sir Joseph Norman 1_3_ ( 6 ,-1920), English Astronomer, Was Born At Rugby On May 17, 1836. After Completing His Education On The Continent Of Europe, He Obtained A Clerkship In The War Office In 1857. His Leisure Was Devoted To The Study Of Astronomy, And He Was Appointed ...
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Lodge, Thomas (c. 1558-1625), English Dramatist And Miscellaneous Writer, Was Born About 1558 At West Ham. He Was The Second Son Of Sir Thomas Lodge, Who Was Lord Mayor Of London In 1562-63. He Was Educated At Merchant Taylor's School And Trinity College, Oxford; Taking His B.a. Degree In 1577 ...
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