n. A medieval English freeholder of nonnoble birth holding extensive property. |
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British x-ray crystallographer whose studies of DNA provided crucial information that led to the discovery of its spiral structure by Francis Crick and James D. Watson. |
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American historian noted for his studies of African American history, such as From Slavery to Freedom (1947). |
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British explorer who led a search for the Northwest Passage (1845-1847) on which he and his 129-man crew died. A record of their discovery of the passage was found in 1859. |
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