Russell,
Bertrand (Arthur William) 3d Earl Russell 1872-1970; Brit. philosopher, mathematician, & writer
Russell,
Charles M(arion) 1864-1926; U.S. painter
Russell,
George William (pseud. Æ or A.E.) 1867-1935; Ir. poet & essayist
Russell,
Lord John 1st Earl Russell of Kingston Russell 1792-1878; Eng. statesman: prime minister (1846-52; 1865-66): grandfather of Bertrand
Russell,
Lillian (born Helen Louise Leonard) 1861-1922; U.S. singer & actress
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(rŭsˈəl), Bertrand Arthur William. Third Earl Russell. 1872-1970.
British philosopher, mathematician, social critic and writer who had a profound influence on the development of symbolic logic and 20th-century analytic philosophy. His numerous written works include Principia Mathematica (1910-1913), written with Alfred North Whitehead. He won the 1950 Nobel Prize for literature.
, Charles Taze 1852-1916.
American religious leader who founded (1884) the sect now called Jehovah's Witnesses.
, George William Pen name “A.E.” 1867-1935.
Irish writer and nationalist who was a leader of the Irish literary renaissance at the turn of the 20th century.
, Henry Norris 1877-1957.
American astronomer who developed a theory of stellar evolution and devised the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
, John. First Earl Russell. 1792-1878.
British politician who served as prime minister (1846-1852 and 1865-1866) and advocated parliamentary reform.
, Lillian 1861-1922.
American entertainer known for her roles in comic operas.
, Mount
A peak, 4,296.8 m (14,088 ft) high, of the Sierra Nevada in eastern California.
, William Felton Known as “Bill.” Born 1934.
American basketball player and coach. A center for the Boston Celtics (1956-1969), he led the team to 11 National Basketball Association championships (1957-1965 and 1968-1969).