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Jesus Christ Jesus Christ (c. 4 BC-C. 29 AD). The founder of Christianity, one of the major religions of the world. According to biblical tradition he was born of …
Edward Jenner Edward Jenner, (1749-1823). British physician. After obtaining his medical degree in 1792 Jenner started to experiment with possible cures for smallpox. In 17% he removed some blister …
Judge Jeffreys Judge Jeffreys, full title George, first Baron Jeffreys (c. 1645-89). Notorious English judge. He became widely known and hated as the merciless judge associated with the state …
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson, (1743-1826). Third president of the US. As a member of the Virginia delegation at the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, he was chief …
James I James I (1566-1625). King of Britain and Ireland from 1603 and, as James VI, king of Scotland from 1567. He succeeded to the Scottish throne in infancy …
Jesse James Jesse James, (1847-82). US outlaw. He formed the James gang with his brother Frank and took part in numerous train and bank robberies. A reward was offered …
Henry James Henry James, (1843-1916). US novelist. Born into a literary family in New York, he was a well-known re-viewer and short-story writer by the age of 22. From …
Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson (1824-63). US general. He served in Mexico and taught artillery tactics at the Virginia Military Institute before joining the Confederate army in the American Civil …
