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Who was George Vancouver?

Captain George Vancouver RN (June 22, 1757 – May 12, 1798) was an officer of the British Royal Navy, best known for his exploration of North America, including the Pac… (MORE)

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Who is George vasilopoulos?

George Vasilopoulos is a medical doctor/general practitioner working in Hong Kong. He finished his degree from the University of Sydney graduating in 1988. He … (MORE)

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Who was George Dewey?

He led the Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The US defeated the Spanish in a few hours with NO deaths (casualties), which made him real… (MORE)

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Who was George I?

George I (1660-1727) was a King of Great Britain and Ireland, and ruler of the House of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire. In 1714, he succeeded Queen Anne (1665-1714) to … (MORE)

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Who was George Orwell?

"George Orwell" was the pen name used by Eric Arthur Blair, an English author who lived from 25 June 1903 - 21 January 1950. He wrote several books, several of which were/… (MORE)

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Who was George Iles?

George Iles was a semi-famous author from the 19th century. He was known by few for his articles in the first science-themed magazine, Popular Science Monthly. He wrote on t… (MORE)

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What did George Washington do?

He was the 1st US President, from 1789 to 1797 and set manyprecedents concerning that office. Background: . ÃÂ· Birth - February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Vir…ginia . ÃÂ· Wife - Martha Dandridge Washington, a widow with children . ÃÂ· Political Party - none ( later associated with Federalist inspirit ) . ÃÂ· Vice President - John Adams . ÃÂ· 1st president . ÃÂ· Height: 6 feet 1.5 inches . ÃÂ· Age at Inauguration: 57 years old Careers: . ÃÂ· A self-taught Surveyor, beginning at age 16 when living withhis older brother in Virginia . First Surbeyor to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains inVirginia . ÃÂ· Farmer, Distiller, Land speculator, Politician . ÃÂ· Statesman . Sent to Ohio in charge of troops in The French and Indian War--he lost that first battle and swore he'd never fight again, thoughhe admitted he enjoyed the sounds of war . Ã Recruited to be Commander in Chief of Continental Army duringthe American Revolution and not only conducted the militarycampaigns that won the war, but constantly had to work to get thecolonial governments to supply men and material for his army.Almost froze to death. Government Positions: . ÃÂ· Member of Virginia House of Burgesses, 1759-74 . ÃÂ· Member of Continental Congress, 1774-75 . ÃÂ· Chairman of the Constitutional Convention, 1787-88 . ÃÂ· President of USA 1789-1797 Honors and Statistics . ÃÂ· A 60-foot (18 m) sculpture of his head is carved into MountRushmore . ÃÂ· Death - George Washington died on December 14, 1799 in MountVernon, Virginia . ÃÂ· Age when he died - 67 . ÃÂ· He suffered from: malaria, smallpox, tuberculosis, dysenteryand pneumonia . ÃÂ· He was one of the richest men in America . ÃÂ· Died of a simple throat infection Major accomplishments . ÃÂ· Bill of Rights (1791) . ÃÂ· American Revolution (1775 - 1783) Commander-in-chief of thevictorious army . ÃÂ· Constitution of the USA (1787) . Served as the first President . ÃÂ· Whiskey Rebellion (1794) . Revered and Honored to this day. George Washington was the first president of the United States ofAmerica. You can see him on a one dollar bill in America. Hewas elected president for the Constitutional Convention onMay 25,1787. . he looks after his place his country he is a president. . (MORE)

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Who is Georg Listing?

Georg Listing is the bass player from the band TOKIO HOTEL [they rock!] He was born in Germany on 31 March 1987.He is only child and is also the oldest out of the band. He is… (MORE)

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Who is George Szamuely?

George Szamuely is a journalist, of Hungarian ancestry, who has been highly critical of U.S. foreign policy. Sometimes described as a paleoconservative, he has in recent years… (MORE)

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What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4 20c + 5 = 5c … (MORE)