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11 matches to Benjamin
Baker, Benjamin. 1840-1907. English engineer: London Underground 1869. Forth Bridge 1882. Aswan Dam.
Benjamin. Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Led 1 of 10 Lost Tribes.
Britten, Benjamin. 1913-76. Influential English composer of operas and symphonies. Paul Bunyan 1941. Billy Budd 1951. War Requiem 1962. Death in Venice 1973.
Constant de Rebecque, Benjamin. 1767-1830. Swiss/French author. Adolphe.
Day, Benjamin. 1810-89. US founder New York Sun 1833. Brother Jonathan 1842.
Disraeli, Benjamin. 1804-81. English radical Imperialist Tory Prime Minister 1868,74-80. Suez Purchase. Novelist:Henrietta Temple 1837. Sybil. Coningsby. Lothair 1870.
Franklin, Benjamin. 1706-90. US author, scientist, revolutionary leader. Poor Richard’s Almanac 1732-57. Franklin Stove 1744. Lightning rod 1752. Bifocals 1784.
Jowett, Benjamin. 1817-93. English scholar. Translated Dialogues of Plato 1871.
Latrobe, Benjamin. 1764-1820. US Greek Revival architect. Rebuilt Capitol 1814.
Reform Bills. England. 1832: Russell redistributes Parliamentary seats, enfranchises renters. 1867: Disraeli enfranchises workers in towns. 1884: Gladstone enfranchises agricultural workers. Representation of People Acts.
West, Benjamin. 1738-1820. US/English historical painter. Death of General Wolfe 1771.