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    William Leonard Laurence (March 7, 1888 – March 19, 1977) was a Jewish American science journalist best known for his work at The New York Times. Born...
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  • during this period. Two of his sons – Laurence and William – and a grandson Laurence Acton were also MPs. "ACTON, Laurence (d.1410), of Newcastle-upon-Tyne...
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  • William Laurence Sullivan (November 15, 1872—October 5, 1935) was an American Unitarian clergyman, prolific author and literary critic, whose Letters to...
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    William Laurence Brown (7 January 1755 – 11 May 1830) was a Scottish minister. Brown was born in Utrecht in the Netherlands. His father, William Brown...
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  • Laurence is an English masculine and a French feminine given name. The English masculine name is a variant of Lawrence and it originates from a French...
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  • American author Naomi Novik. The novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his dragon, the eponymous Temeraire, and reimagine events of the...
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  • upon Tyne. His father, William Acton, his elder brother – also named William – and his namesake son, were all MPs. "ACTON, Laurence (d.1410), of Newcastle-upon-Tyne...
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    Friar Laurence or Friar Lawrence is a character in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence is a friar who plays the part of a wise...
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  • Cable (born William Laurence Cumpanas; May 2, 1946 – March 7, 1998) was an American model, actor and stunt performer. Born William Laurence Cumpanas in...
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    Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961, usually credited as Larry Fishburne until 1993) is an American actor. He is a three time Emmy Award and...
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