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Harrison, Benjamin

Har ri son, Benjamin |ˈharəsən ˈhɛrəsən | (1833 –1901 ), 23rd president of the US 1889 –93; the grandson of William Henry Harrison. An Indiana Republican, he served as a US senator 1881 –87. During his administration, Oklahoma was settled and the way was paved for the annexation of Hawaii. Due to deterioration of the economy and labor unrest, he was not re-elected.

 

Harrison, George

Har ri son, George |ˈhɛrəsən ˈharəsən | (1943 –2001 ), English musician and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist of the Beatles, for which he occasionally wrote songs, including Something (1969 ). His interest in India was reflected in his solo career after the group's breakup in 1970.

 

Harrison, Sir Rex

Har ri son, Sir Rex |ˈhɛrəsən ˈharəsən | (1908 –90 ), English actor; full name Reginald Carey Harrison. Notable movies: Blithe Spirit (1944 ), My Fair Lady (1964 ), and Dr. Dolittle (1967 ).

 

Harrison, William Henry

Har ri son, William Henry |ˈhɛrəsən ˈharəsən | (1773 –1841 ), 9th president of the US, 1841; the grandfather of Benjamin Harrison. As a Whig from Ohio, he became a member of the US House of Representatives 1817 –19 and of the US Senate 1825 –28. Already a military hero, having led the defeat of the Indians at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 and of Indian chief Tecumseh in 1813, he was a popular candidate for the presidency but served only 32 days before he died of pneumonia.

 

Harrisonburg

Har ri son burg |ˈharəsənˌbərg ˈhærəsənbərɡ | a commercial and academic city in northern Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley; pop. 44,015 (est. 2008 ).

 

Oxford Dictionary

Harrison, Benjamin

Har ¦ri |son |ˈharɪs (ə )n | (1833 –1901 ), American Republican statesman, 23rd President of the US 1889 –93.

 

Harrison, George

Har ¦ri |son |ˈharɪs (ə )n | (1943 –2001 ), English rock and pop guitarist, the lead guitarist of the Beatles.

 

Harrison, Sir Rex

Har ¦ri |son |ˈharɪs (ə )n | (1908 –90 ), English actor; full name Reginald Carey Harrison. Notable films: Blithe Spirit (1944 ), My Fair Lady (1964 ), and Dr Dolittle (1967 ).

 

Harrison, William Henry

Har ¦ri |son |ˈharɪs (ə )n | (1773 –1841 ), American Whig statesman, 9th President of the US, 1841. He died of pneumonia a month after his inauguration.

 

Harrisonburg

Har ri son burg |ˈharəsənˌbərg ˈhærəsənbərɡ | a commercial and academic city in northern Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley; pop. 44,015 (est. 2008 ).

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

Harrison

Har ri son /hǽrɪs (ə )n /名詞 ハリソン a Benjamin , 1833 --1901; 米国第23代大統領 (1889 --93 ).b William Henry , 1773 --1841; 米国第9代大統領 (1841 )〙.