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Charles Greeley Abbot was a famous ?

astrophysicist. Charles Greeley Abbot lived from 1872-1973. He directed the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Washington, DC for nearly 40 years. He worked to demonstrate that the sun has a variable energy output which has a measurable effect on the Earth's weather.

Joseph Addison made a living as a ?

essayist and poet. Joseph Addison lived from 1672-1719. He was a leading contributor to 'The Tatler' and 'The Spectator'.

Alfred Adler was a ?

psychiatrist & psychologist. Alfred Adler, an Austrian, lived from 1870-1937.

Alexander Agassiz was a very busy man. He was all of these things except one. Which one?

anthropologist. Agassiz lived from 1835-1910. He made important contributions to systematic zoology, to the knowledge of ocean beds, and to the development of a major copper mine.

What nationality was composer and pianist Isaac Albeniz?

Spanish. Albeniz, who lived from 1860-1909, was a leader of the Spanish nationalist school of musicians.

Which one of these men was a famous violin-maker who lived between 1596-1684?

Nicolo Amati. Alberti was an architect and painter {(1404-1472);} Alma-Tadema was a painter {(1836-1912);} and Ariosto was a poet (1474-1533).

Which one of these individuals was NOT a writer?

Gordon Allport. Gordon Allport (1897-1967) was a psychologist who developed an original theory of personality. Aldrich was a US poet and {novelist;} Amiel was a Swiss writer and {philosopher;} and Asch was a novelist and playwright.

Which individual was an English Governor of the American Colonies?

Edmond Andros. John Andre (1751-1780) was a British military officer. Thomas Arnold was a was an English educator who lived from 1795-1842. James Rowland Angell (1869-1949) was an American educator and psychologist.

Which 'Francis' was the first Methodist bishop in the U.S.: Francis Asbury or Francis Aston?

Asbury. Francis Asbury lived from 1745-1816. Francis Aston was an English chemist and physicist.

Bronson _______ was a famous US philosopher and educational reformer. Louisa _________ was a famous US novelist. What last name do they share?

Alcott.