Dictionary - People

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
Concise biographies of noteworthy people in history, sports, politics, business and entertainment from the respected American Heritage Dictionary — when the people flourished, what they accomplished and why they're famous.
On this page: Xanthippe to Xia.

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Xanthippe (wife of Socrates)
Xavier, Saint Francis (Spanish theologian)
Xenophanes (Ancient Greek philosopher)
Xenophon (Ancient Greek historian)
Xerxes I (Royalty)
Xia (Chinese dynasty)