Parker,
Charlie (born Charles Christopher Parker, Jr.) 1920-55; U.S. jazz musician
Parker,
Dorothy (born Dorothy Rothschild) 1893-1967; U.S. writer
Parker,
Sir Gilbert (born Horatio Gilbert George Parker) 1862-1932; Cdn. novelist in England
Parker,
Theodore 1810-60; U.S. clergyman, social reformer, & abolitionist
See Parker in American Heritage Dictionary 4
American musician and composer. A leader of the bop movement in jazz, Parker is best remembered for his smooth, moody improvisations.
, Dorothy Rothschild 1893-1967.
American writer noted for her satirical wit. She was drama critic for Vanity Fair (1916-1917) and book critic for the New Yorker (1927-1933).
, Matthew 1504-1575.
English prelate who served as archbishop of Canterbury from 1559 until his death and was instrumental in establishing ecclesiastical forms for the Anglican Church.