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Francesco Canova da Milano Francesco Canova da Milano (18 August 1497 – 2 January 1543) was a virtuoso Italian lutenist and composer of the Renaissance. Born in Monza, near Milan (hence the "da Milano"), he was heralded throughout Italy and Europe and was the foremost lute composer of his time.
Francesco Cardinal Marchetti-Selvaggiani Francesco Cardinal Marchetti-Selvaggiani (October 1, 1871-January 13, 1951) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who spent his entire career in the Roman Curia and rose to Dean of the College of Cardinals and head of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office.
Francesco Cavalli Francesco Cavalli (February 14 1602 – January 14 1676), Italian composer, was born at Crema. His real name was Pietro Francesco Caletti-Bruni, but he is better known by that of Cavalli, the name of his patron, a Venetian nobleman.
Francesco Crispi Francesco Crispi (October 4 1819 – August 12 1901) was a 19th century Italian politician. He was instrumental in the formation of the united country and was its Premier from 1887 until 1891 and again from 1893 until 1896.
Francesco de Mosco Francesco de Mosco (da Mosca) is an Italian journalist, travel writer and presenter who has presented a series of TV travel exploration programmes broadcast in English on BBC2 in the United Kingdom. He was born in the province of Brindisi in Puglia on the south-east coast of Italy.
Francesco di Giorgio Francesco di Giorgio Martini (baptised September 23, 1439 – 1502) was an Italian painter of the Sienese School, a sculptor, an architect and theorist, and an engineer of almostseventy military fortifications for the duke of Urbino.
Francesco di Paola Villadecani His eminence Francesco di Paola Villadecani (born 22nd February 1780 in Messina in Sicily in Italy, died 13th June 1861 in Messina) was a cardinal of the Catholic Church and was Archbishop of Messina 1823–1861.
Francesco De Angelis Francesco De Angelis (born Naples) is an Italian violinist, both leader and soloist of the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala and Filarmonica della Scala. He is internationally acclaimed as one of the major talented musician by critics and public alike.
Francesco De Masi Francesco De Masi (January 11, 1930 – November 6, 2005) was an Italian conductor and film score composer. He studied composition at the San Pietro a Maiella in Naples, under the guidance of Achille Longo, who was also his uncle.
Francesco De Sanctis Francesco De Sanctis (1817-1883), a Hegelian, was made professor of comparative literature at the University of Naples in 1871, and earlier was minister of public education (1861) at the behest of King Victor Emmanuel II. De Sanctis had many faithful disciples, among whom Benedetto Croce was to achieve the most fame.
Francesco Fareri Francesco Fareri, born April 15, 1978 in Rome, Italy, is a guitar player, notable for his extremely fast guitar shredding style. Francesco began playing guitar when he first got an electric guitar at seventeen years old.
Francesco Florentino Francesco Florentino was a Polish-Italian renaissance architect form Florence, who together with Eberhard Rosemberger rebuilt the Wawel Royal Castle in KrakĂłw under the rule of Alexander of Poland after it burnt down in 1499. He came to Poland in 1501.
Francesco Fontebasso Francesco Fontebasso (1707-1769) was a Venetian painter of the late-baroque or Rococco period. He first apprenticed with Sebastiano Ricci, but was strongly influenced by his contemporary, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
Francesco Gasparini Francesco Gasparini (1661 – February 22, 1727) was an Italian Baroque composer and teacher. Born in Camaiore, near Lucca, he was musical director of the Pio Ospedale della Pietà, where he employed Antonio Vivaldi.
Francesco Griffo Francesco Griffo (1450- 1518), also called Francesco da Bologna, was a fifteenth-century Venetian punchcutter. He worked for Aldus Manutius, designing that printer's more important typefaces, including the first italic type.
Francesco Guardi Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (October 5, 1712 – January 1, 1793) was a Venetian painter of veduta. He is considered to be among the last practitioners, along with his brothers, of the classic Venetian school of painting.
Francesco Guccini Francesco Guccini (born June 14, 1940 in Modena) is an Italian singer-songwriter and author. His songs are renowned for their poetic and literary value, and in 1990 he won the Premio Eugenio Montale for verses in music.
Francesco Guerini Francesco Guerini was a Neapolitan violinist and composer whose works were published throughout Europe in the mid 18th century. While his birthdate is unknown, Guerini worked in The Hague for the Prince of Orange from 1740 until 1760, at which time he moved to London, where he was active until 1770.
Francesco Guicciardini Francesco Guicciardini (March 6, 1483 - May 22, 1540) was an Italian historian and statesman. A friend and critic of Niccolò Machiavelli, he is considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance.
Francesco Gullino Francesco Gullino (or Giullino) is a Dane of Italian origin who was named in June 2005 by The Times (London) as the prime suspect in the 1978 "Bulgarian umbrella]" murder of Bulgarian dissident [[Georgi Markov.
Francesco Hayez Francesco Hayez (February 10, 1791, Venice - December 21, 1882, Milan) was the leading artist of Romanticism in mid-19th-century Milan, renowned for his grand historical paintings, political allegories and exceptionally fine portraits.
Francesco II Acciajuoli Francesco II Acciajouli (died 1460), called "Franco", was the last Duke of Athens. He was the son of Duke Antonio II Acciajouli but had only ruled for two years (1455–1456) when the Turkish army of Sultan Mehmed II arrived in Athens.
Francesco III Gonzaga Francesco III Gonzaga (March 10, 1533 - February 22, 1550) was Duke of Mantua and Marquess of Montferrat from 1540 until his death. He married on October 22 daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I of Germany, Catherine of Austria.
Francesco Landini Francesco Landini or Landino (around 1325 – September 2, 1397) was an Italian composer, organist, singer, poet and instrument maker. He was one of the most famous and revered composers of the second half of the 14th century, and by far the most famous composer in Italy.
Francesco Mangione Francesco Mangione is an Australian murderer, convicted of the slaying of his 26 year old cousin, Denis Giunta on February 5, 2002 in his Williamstown home. 22 years for ice cream vendor who hacked rival to death, The Sydney Morning Herald, April 22, 2004
Francesco Maria Appendini Francesco Maria Appendini (November 4, 1768 – 1837) was an Italian historian and philologist born at Poirino near Turin. Educated at Rome, he took orders and was sent to Ragusa, where he was appointed professor of rhetoric.
Francesco Maria Del Monte Francesco Maria Del Monte, full name Francesco Maria Borbone Del Monte (5 July 1549 - 27 August, 1627) was an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church, diplomat and connoisseur of the arts. His fame today rests on his early patronage of the important Baroque master Caravaggio, and on his art collection (the Del Monte collection) which provides provenance for many important works of the period.
Francesco Maria Piave Francesco Maria Piave (18 May 1810 – 5 March 1876) was an Italian librettist who was Verdi's life-long friend and collaborator. Like Verdi, Piave was an ardant Italian patriot, and in 1848, during Milan's "Cinque Giornate," when Radetsky's Austrian troops retreated from the city, Verdi's letter to Piave in Venice was addressed to "Citizen Piave.
Francesco Maurolico Francesco Maurolico (in Latin, Franciscus Maurolycus) (September 16, 1494-July 21 or July 22, 1575) was an Italian mathematician and astronomer. Throughout his lifetime, he made contributions to the fields of geometry, optics, conics, mechanics, music, and astronomy.
Francesco Minerva Francesco Minerva (January 31, 1904 - August 23, 2004) was, at his death, the second-oldest living bishop in the Roman Catholic Church, after Corrado Cardinal Bafile. He was also one of its longest-serving priests, having been ordained on April 16, 1927.
Francesco Molinari Francesco Molinari (born 8 November, 1982) is an Italian golfer. Molinari became a professional in 2004, and, at that season's qualifying school, earned full status on the PGA European Tour for the 2005 season, in which he ultimately finished in eighty-sixth place in the Tour's Order of Merit standings.
Francesco Morlacchi Francesco Morlacchi (June 14 1784 in Perugia- October 28 1841 in Innsbruck) was an Italian composer of more than twenty operas. During the many years he spent as the royal Royal Kapellmeister in Dresden, he was instrumental in popularizing the Italian style of opera.
Francesco Panetta Francesco Panetta (born January 10, 1963) is a former Italian long-distance runner, who won several medals at international championships in the 1980s. His greatest achievement was the victory at the World Championships' final over 3000m steeplechase in Rome 1987.
Francesco Patrizi Francesco Patrizi da Cherso (Latin: Franciscus Patricius, April 25, 1529 – February 6, 1597) was an Italian philosopher and scientist, born in Cherso in the Republic of Venice (today in Croatia). He was known as a defender of Platonism and an opponent of Aristotelianism.
Francesco Pezzulli Francesco Pezzulli (14 May, 1973, in Naples) is an italian voice actor. He has voiced many cartoon characters, most notably Inuyasha from the series with the same name, and has also voiced several film characters, such as Anakin Skywalker.
Francesco Pio Tamburrino Francesco Pio Tamburrino is a Roman Catholic archbishop and secretary of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference. In 2001, he signed a decree, much to the dismay of many traditionalists, that no longer required Catholics in Australia to attend Mass on holy days of obligation, Christmas and the Assumption being the only exceptions.
Francesco Piranesi Francesco Piranesi (1756 or 1758 - 1810) was an Italian engraver and architect. He was the son of the more famous Giovan Battista Piranesi and continued his series of engravings representing monuments and ancient temples.
Francesco Quinn Francesco Daniele Quinn (22 March 1962 - ) is an American actor. The son of Oscar winner Anthony Quinn, Francesco is perhaps best known in the breakout role as the underground drug lord Rhah in Oliver Stone’s Academy Award-winning Platoon (1986).
Francesco Rognoni Taeggio Francesco Rognoni [of] Taeggio (born in Milan second half of the 16th century–died after 1626) was an Italian Renaissance composer. He was the son of Riccardo Rognoni and brother of Giovanni Domenico Rognoni Taeggio, both prominent Italian composers and musicians.
Francesco Rutelli Francesco Rutelli (born June 14 1954), MP, is an Italian politician, formerly Mayor of Rome, and president of the center wing liberal party Daisy-Democracy is Freedom. He is also the Minister of Welfare and Cultural Activities in the cabinet of Prime Minister Romano Prodi.
Francesco Sacrati Francesco Sacrati (1605-1650) was an Italian composer of the Baroque era, who played an important role in the early history of opera. He wrote for the Teatro Novissimo in Venice as well as touring his operas throughout Italy.
Francesco Sansovino Francesco Tatti da Sansovino (1521-1586) was a versatile Italian scholar and man of letters, also known as a publisher. He was born in Rome, the son of Jacopo Sansovino, but moved soon in Venice and studied law at Padua and Bologna.
Francesco Sartori Francesco Sartori (born 1957) is an Italian composer and piano and trumpet player best known for composing Con te partirò" ("Time to Say Goodbye") with Lucio Quarantotto. The song was recorded as a duet by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.
Francesco Saverio Nitti Francesco Saverio Vincenzo de Paola Nitti (born July 19, 1868 in Melfi; died February 20, 1953 in Rome) was an Italian economist and political figure. A Radical, he served as the prime minister of Italy between 1919 and 1920.
Francesco's Italy: Top to Toe Francesco's Italy: Top to Toe was a 4 part BBC TV series hosted by Francesco de Mosta and shown on BBC2 from 18th June to 2nd July 2006. In the series Francesco drives an Alfa Romeo sports car the length of Italy, from North to South, exploring the architecture and traditions in different regions.
Francesinha Francesinha (literal translation: Little French or Frenchie) is a Portuguese food originally from Porto, made with wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat and covered with molten cheese and a hot thick tomato and beer sauce.
Franceway Ranna Cossitt Franceway Ranna Cossitt (April 24, 1790 - February 3, 1863) was an early Cumberland Presbyterian Minister and the first stated clerk of the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly in 1829. Was also the founder of Cumberland College in Princeton Kentucky, in 1825, which was eventually moved to Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1843, to become Cumberland University.
Francfranc Francfranc is a Japanese home furnishing store operating under the BALS Corporation. The products are designed with a "simple & stylish" concept and the brand is considered as a trendy index for home decorations in Japan.
Franci Kek Franci Kek is a Slovenian politician and the leader of the Active Slovenia party since its foundation in 2004. Before being elected leader of the party on the 8 May, 2004 he had taken part in several local films and been a city councillor in Novo Mesto.
Franciabigio Franciabigio (1482-1525) was a Florentine painter of the Renaissance. The name of this artist is generally given as Marcantonio Franciabigio; it appears, however, that his only real ascertained name was Francesco di Cristofano; and that he was currently termed Francia Bigio, the two appellatives being distinct.
Franciacorta The territory of Franciacorta is a section of the Province of Brescia in the Italian Region of Lombardy. Franciacorta extends north from the plain of the Po to the shores of Lake Iseo, and from the Oglio River on the western border to the town of Cellatica in the east.
Francie (Barbie doll) Francie was a fashion doll issued by Mattel from 1966 to 1976. Marketed as "Barbie's MODern cousin", the doll had an extensive line of "mod"-style clothing, often employing bright colors and geometric patterns similar to fashions associated with Carnaby Street in the late 1960s to early 1970s.
Francine Busby Francine Pocino Busby (born March 3, 1951) was the Democratic candidate in the 2006 General Election for California's 50th congressional district in northwest San Diego County. Her Republican opponent is Brian Bilbray, who narrowly defeated her in the June 6, 2006 Special Election to fill the vacancy in the same district caused by the resignation of Randy "Duke" Cunningham.
Francine Descartes Francine Descartes (baptised 7 August 1635 - September 1640) was René Descartes' daughter born to a domestic servant by the name of Helene in summer of 1635. Although Francine was referred to as an illegitimate child, her baptism was recorded in the record for legitimate births.
Francine John-Calame Francine John-Calame (born April 30, 1954) is a Swiss politician from the Canton of Neuchâtel and member of the National Council. She was member of the parliament of the Canton of Neuchâtel from 1993 to 2002.
Francine Pascal Francine Pascal (May 13, 1938— ) is an American author best known for creating the Sweet Valley series of novels; she is credited as their author, although the majority of the books were written by ghostwriters. Her other notable books include Caitlin, a three-part miniseries which follows a teenage girl into adulthood; and the series Fearless and Fearless: FBI, about a girl who does not feel fear.
Francine Pelletier (author) Francine Pelletier (born 25 April 1959 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian science fiction writer, whose work often features strong female protagonists. She has been a winner of several literary prizes for science fiction, including the Aurora Award.
Francine Stock Francine Stock (born March 14, 1958) is a British radio and TV presenter and novelist, of part-French origin. Stock is a graduate of Jesus College, Oxford, with a degree in Modern Languages (French and Italian).
Francine Tacker Francine Tacker (born 15 September) is an American actress, probably best known for her brief appearance in the television series Dallas as Jenna Wade. Tacker was the second actress to play the character, succeeding Morgan Fairchild and preceding Priscilla Presley.
Francis A. Marzen Francis A. Marzen (March 14, 1925 — July 19, 2004) was a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, former editor of the Hawaii Catholic Herald and an information specialist for the City & County of Honolulu in the administration of Mayor Frank Fasi.
Francis A. Nixon Francis Anthony "Frank" Nixon (3 December 1878–4 September 1956), father of United States President Richard Nixon, was born in Vinton County, Ohio. Nixon moved to California at the turn of the century after having been frostbitten working as a motorman in an open streetcar in Columbus, Ohio.
Francis Adam Goodman Francis Adam Goodman (1827-1898) served the public most of his life as a politician and as a Union Army soldier. He was born 3 March 1827 in Rimbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, the son of Wilhelm and Mary (Albrecht) Gutmann.
Francis Adorno Francis Adorno (1521 - January 13, 1586 at Genoa) was a celebrated Italian preacher. He was a member of the family of the last Doge of Genoa, and was born three years after the name of the Adorni was suppressed, and the office of Doge abolished.
Francis Agyepong Francis Agyepong (born 16 June 1965 in London) is a retired English triple jumper. He won the silver medal in at the 1996 European Indoor Championships in Athletics, and finished 7th at the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
Francis Alexander Francis Alexander (1800-1881), is an American portrait-painter, was born in Killingly, Connecticut, on February 3, 1800. Brought up on a farm, he taught himself the use of colors, and in 1820 went to New York City and studied painting with Alexander Robertson.
Francis Alexander Caron Scrimger Francis Alexander Caron Scrimger (February 10, 1880, Montreal - February 13, 1937), was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Francis Alvin George Hamilton Francis Alvin George Hamilton, PC (March 30, 1912 – June 29, 2004) was a Canadian politician. Hamilton led the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan from 1949 until he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1957 general election.
Francis Arnaiz Francis Arnaiz is a former Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for Toyota and Ginebra San Miguel from 1975-1986. He was also a former member of the Philippine national basketball team during the 1970's while playing for Ateneo de Manila University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Francis Arthur Jefferson Francis Arthur Jefferson (August 18, 1921–September 4, 1982) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, which was awarded for his actions on during World War II.
Francis Austen Sir Francis Austen (1774–1865) was a British officer who spent most of his long life on active duty in the Royal Navy, rising to the position of Admiral of the Fleet. In October 1805, as commander of the HMS Canopus, a captured French ship of the line, Austen was temporarily detached from Admiral Nelson's fleet for convoy duty in the Mediterranean and missed fighting in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Francis Aylmer Maxwell Brigadier General Francis Aylmer Maxwell (VC, CSI, DSO & Bar) (7 September 1871 - 21 September 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Francis B. Loomis Francis Butler Loomis (1861 – 1948) began his career as a newspaperman in his hometown of Marietta, Ohio, editing the Marietta Leader, while a student at Marietta College. A year following his graduation in 1883, Loomis became a reporter for the New York Tribune and later assumed a campaign press relations position.
Francis Bacon Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, KC (22 January 1561 – 9 April 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman and essayist but is best known for leading the scientific revolution with his new 'observation and experimentation' theory which is the way science has been conducted ever since. He was knighted in 1603, created Baron Verulam in 1618, and created Viscount St Alban in 1621; without heirs, both peerage titles became extinct upon his death.
Francis Badgley (doctor) Francis Badgley, (14 June 1807 – 24 December 1863) was the son of Francis Badgley (1767-1841), a merchant with business connections to the London fur trade. The senior Badgley had made his start in Canada as a partner of Richard Dobie.
Francis Badgley (merchant) Francis Badgley, (26 March 1767 – 7 October 1841), was born in England and immigrated to Canada in about 1785. He lived in Montreal and, in 1788, entered a partnership with Richard Dobie who was active in the fur trade.
Francis Baird Francis Baird (1802-1864) was an engineer of Scottish ancestry in St. Petersburg who took over his father's flourishing business manufacturing machinery, ships, and metalwork for some of the city's major structures.
Francis Baring Sir Francis Baring (1740 – 1810) was an English merchant banker. He was born at Larkbear near Exeter, son of John Baring (1697–1748) and his wife, Elizabeth Baring (1702–1766), daughter of a prosperous Exeter grocer.
Francis Barraud Francis James Barraud (June 16, 1856 in Liverpool, England - August 29, 1924) was an English painter. His most famous work, His Master's Voice, is one of the most well-known commercial logos in the world, having inspired the music industry trademark depicting a dog (Nipper) and phonograph, which is used by several corporations, including HMV, RCA, and JVC.
Francis Barretto Spinola Francis Barretto Spinola (March 19, 1821 – April 14, 1891) was the first Italian American to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving as a representative from New York from 1887 to 1891. He also served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Francis Bell (actor) Francis Bell (1944 - May 1994) was a UK-born Australian-based character actor who achieved international stardom playing the part of Max Ramsay in the early years of the popular soap opera, Neighbours. Soon after the serial switched to Channel Ten in early 1986 Bell abruptly went on sick leave.
Francis Bellamy Francis Julius Bellamy (May 18, 1855 - August 28, 1931) was an American Baptist minister, a graduate of the University of Rochester where he was a brother of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, and a socialist; he composed the original Pledge of Allegiance for the Boston-based Youth's Companion in 1892 - the Youth's Companion was a nationally circulated family-oriented magazine, and by 1892 was the largest publication of any type in the United States, with a circulation around 500,000. His cousin Edward Bellamy is better known as the author of the socialist utopian novels, Looking Backward (1888) and Equality (1897).
Francis Bellew Francis "Francie"-"JCB" Bellew (born March 25, 1976) is an Irish Gaelic footballer whose county team is Armagh. He is a fan favourite, and has also been considered one of the best defenders in the modern game.
Francis Bennion Francis Alan Roscoe Bennion (born 2 January 1923) is a leading barrister in the United Kingdom. He is the author of several leading UK legal texts, including in particular Bennion on Statutory Interpretation (first edition in 1982; 4th edition in 2002).
Francis Bicknell Carpenter Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830-1900) was an American painter born in Homer, New York. Carpenter is best known for his painting First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln, which is hanging in the United States Capitol.
Francis Birtles Francis Birtles (born 7 November 1882 in Melbourne, died 1 July 1941 in Sydney)was an Australia]n adventurer who set many long-distance [[cycling and driving records, including becoming in 1927 the first man to drive a car from England to Australia. Birtles had set a speed record driving from Darwin to Melbourne the previous year.
Francis Black Francis Mollison Black (July 17, 1870—February 19, 1941) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1922 to 1927, and was a cabinet minister in John Bracken's government from 1922 to 1925.
Francis Blackburne Francis Blackburne (November 11, 1782 - September 17, 1867), Lord Chancellor of Ireland, was born at Great Footstown, County Meath, Ireland. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he was called to the English bar in 1805, and practised with great success on the home circuit.
Francis Blackwell Forbes Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839 - 1908) was a China merchant, opium trader and botanist. He and other members of the Forbes family were active in the Opium trade and China trade during the Opium Wars, amassing a large fortune.
Francis Bok Francis Piol Bol Bok (born February 1979) is a Dinka tribesman, former Sudanese slave turned abolitionist. He was captured and enslaved during an Arab militia raid on the village of Nymlal in Southern Sudan on May 15, 1986 and enslaved at age seven.
Francis Booker Francis Booker (born 8 October 1746 at Eynsford, Kent; died 13 November 1806 at Eynsford) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who was noted as a fine hitter of the ball and a very good outfielder.
Francis Brockton Francis Brockton was the engineer of the HMS Plumper under Captain George Henry Richards when, in 1859, he found a vein of coal in the Vancouver area. After the discovery, which Richards reported to Governor James Douglas, Richards named the area of the find Coal Harbour and named Brockton Point, at the east end of what is now Stanley Park in Vancouver, after Francis Brockton.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton Dr Francis Buchanan, later known as Francis Hamilton but often referred to as Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (February 15, 1762 - June 15, 1829) was a Scottish physician who made significant contributions as a geographer zoologist and botanist while living in India.
Francis Burleigh Francis Burleigh, sometimes spelled Burghley, was an English Vicar, appointed in 1590 to Bishop's Stortford by Lancelot Andrewes. He was among Andrewes' "First Westminster Company", charged by James I of England with the translation of the first 12 books of the King James Version of the Bible.
Francis Burton Craige Francis Burton Craige (1811 - 1875), was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born near Salisbury, North Carolina, March 13, 1811; attended a private school in Salisbury, and was graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1829; editor and proprietor of the Western Carolinian 1829-1831; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1832 and commenced practice in Salisbury; one of the last borough representatives in the State house of representatives 1832-1834; elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1853-March 3, 1861); chairman, Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (Thirty-third Congress); delegate to the State secession convention in 1861 and introduced the Ordinance of Secession in the form in which it was adopted; delegate to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States which met in Richmond, Virginia, in July 1861; died in Concord, North Carolina, while attending the courts of that county, December 30, 1875; inte
Francis Butler Francis Butler (1810-1874) was an American author, linguist, veterinarian, and dog trainer, who lived in New York until his death. His success with the training and control of dogs is said to have been remarkable.
Francis C. Flaherty Francis Charles Flaherty (15 March 1919 – 7 December 1941), was an officer in the United States Naval Reserve and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor. He received the Medal for helping his crewmates escape the sinking USS Oklahoma at the expense of his own life, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel (born 23 November, 1953 in Agen, France) is a French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country.
Francis Campbell (UK Ambassador) Francis Campbell, a British diplomat, has been the UK's Ambassador to the Holy See since 2005. He is the first Roman Catholic to hold this post since the Reformation and the first Ambassador appointed after the position was advertised for open competition.
Francis Campbell Bell Francis Campbell Bell (born May 31, 1892 in Clearwater, Manitoba; died 1968) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1936 to 1958 as a Liberal-Progressive Member of the Legislative Assembly, and was a cabinet minister in the government of Douglas Campbell.
Francis Cardinal Arinze His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze (born 1 November 1932 in Eziowelle, Nigeria) is an African prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He has been Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments since 2002 and Cardinal Bishop of Velletri-Segni (succeeding Pope Benedict XVI) since 2005.

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