American Famous Names Starting with Letter T

Was an American naturalist, entomologist, malacologist and carcinologist. He was a taxonomist and is

Was an American naturalist, entomologist, malacologist and carcinologist. He was a taxonomist and is often considered to be the father of descriptive entomology in the United States and one of the founding fathers of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). ESA maintains several series of publications and awards that are named after Say.Say became an apothecary in his native town, but his interests soon turned to nature and he became a self-taught naturalist. In 1812 he became a charter member and founder of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (ANSP).

Was a Canadian lawyer and political figure. He represented Middlesex North as a Liberal member of th

Was a Canadian lawyer and political figure. He represented Middlesex North as a Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1876. Thomas articled in law in London and Toronto and entered practice in 1849. In 1849, he became solicitor for the town of London. In 1861, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly for West Middlesex; he was reelected in 1863. He opposed Confederation because he felt that it was structured to favour Canada East. With George Brown, he strongly opposed a bill introduced in 1866 to extend privileges to Roman Catholic schools in Canada West which were being proposed for Protestant schools in Canada East by Alexander Tilloch Galt; their resistance led to the withdrawal of both bills and the resignation of Galt.

Was Kentucky's first elected auditor of public accounts, and the first elected official to be tried

Was Kentucky's first elected auditor of public accounts, and the first elected official to be tried for corruption in that state. He was born in New York City and came to Kentucky in 1817. He became a clerk with the Land Office and in 1839 was appointed s

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina from 1817 to 1821.Settle was born near Reidsv

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina from 1817 to 1821.Settle was born near Reidsville, North Carolina, March 9, 1789; educated by private tutors; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1812 and commenced practice in Wentworth, North Ca

Was a Canadian politician, the 20th Mayor of Winnipeg from 1904 to 1906.When a rise in cases of typh

Was a Canadian politician, the 20th Mayor of Winnipeg from 1904 to 1906.When a rise in cases of typhoid fever in Winnipeg was discovered in 1904 by the municipal Department of Health, mayor Sharpe responded with an aggressive program to develop and enforce sewage and water services. His work as mayor also led to the establishment of Winnipeg's first Board of Control in 1906.

Was a Canadian parliamentarian, Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons from 1911–1915, and a mem

Was a Canadian parliamentarian, Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons from 1911–1915, and a member of the Canadian Senate from 1915–1917.Sproule was a staunch Protestant from an Irish Unionist background. He was a member of the Orange Order, and rose to the position of "Master and Sovereign". In 1906, he became "President of the Imperial Grand Council of the World". The Order was noted for its anti-French and anti-Catholic views, particularly in that period.

Is a super-bantamweight professional boxer from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Snow made his professiona

Is a super-bantamweight professional boxer from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Snow made his professional debut on November 5, 2005 with a first-round knockout of debuting Ronald Viera. Through his first seven fights Snow compiled seven wins and 5 first-roun

Is an American economist, political writer, and commentator. While often described as a "black conse

Is an American economist, political writer, and commentator. While often described as a "black conservative", he prefers not to be labeled, and considers himself more libertarian than conservative

Was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Charlottesville, Virginia. He represente

Was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Charlottesville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States Senate for nearly twenty-five years.

A poet, dramatist, and literary critic. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.

A poet, dramatist, and literary critic. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.

Is an American politician of the Democratic Party, having served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of

Is an American politician of the Democratic Party, having served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and ambassador to Japan. He served in the United States Congress from 1965 to 1995. His thirty-year career in Congress was notable for its length and for his steady climb up the ranks of the Congressional and party leadership. However, his defeat in the 1994 Congressional elections made him the first sitting Speaker since 1860 not to win re-election to Congress.

(born July 12, 1982 in Evergreen Park, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsbur

(born July 12, 1982 in Evergreen Park, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Is a psychiatrist and academic. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the State University of Ne

Is a psychiatrist and academic. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. He is a prominent figure in the antipsychiatry movement, a well-known social critic of the moral and scientific foundations of psychiatry, and of the social control aims of medicine in modern society, as well as of scientism. He is well known for his books, The Myth of Mental Illness (1960) and The Manufacture of Madness: A Comparative Study of the Inquisition and the Mental Health Movement which set out some of the arguments with which he is most associated.

Was an American politician. A Republican, he served in the United States Senate from 1913 to 1925.In

Was an American politician. A Republican, he served in the United States Senate from 1913 to 1925.In 1889 he became a member of the State constitutional convention, and a year later in 1890 a member of the State senate. From 1901 to 1911 he was the dean o

Is a retired professional bodybuilder. He is known among fans by the nickname "The Golden Eagle". He

Is a retired professional bodybuilder. He is known among fans by the nickname "The Golden Eagle". He is 5' 7" (1.70 m) tall.Tom Platz began his competitive bodybuilding career in the 1973 Mr. Adonis competition. He competed as an amateur until he won the

Was a newspaper publisher and politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. Orphaned at age ten, he fo

Was a newspaper publisher and politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. Orphaned at age ten, he found work in a printing house in his hometown of Frankfort. In 1864, he moved to Owensboro, Kentucky, and purchased a newspaper called the Monitor. He becam

Is the former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district, serving from 2009 until

Is the former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district, serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes much of Southside Virginia and stretches north to Charlottesville.

Was an Ontario physician, merchant and political figure. He represented Fort William in the Legislat

Was an Ontario physician, merchant and political figure. He represented Fort William in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1911 as a Conservative member.

Was an Irish-American professional light heavyweight boxer who was murdered by the Mullen Gang and P

Was an Irish-American professional light heavyweight boxer who was murdered by the Mullen Gang and Patriarca crime family.

Was a well-known American (English-born) painter, mostly of portraits.Sully was born in Horncastle,

Was a well-known American (English-born) painter, mostly of portraits.Sully was born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, to the actors Matthew and Sarah Sully. In March 1792 the Sullys and their nine children immigrated to Richmond, Virginia, where Thom

Nicknamed the Carolina Gamecock, was a hero of the American Revolution and went on to become a longt

Nicknamed the Carolina Gamecock, was a hero of the American Revolution and went on to become a longtime member of the Congress of the United States.In February 1776, he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Regiment of the South Carolina Line of wh

Was a United States Representative from New York. He worked in agriculture before becoming a member

Was a United States Representative from New York. He worked in agriculture before becoming a member of the New York State Assembly in 1826. Taber was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna

(September 21, 1860 - October 25, 1927) was an Anglo-American center fielder in Major League Basebal

(September 21, 1860 - October 25, 1927) was an Anglo-American center fielder in Major League Baseball. born on in Liverpool, he played for 17 seasons, a career in which he batted .265 while scoring 1,521 runs with 1,951 hits. Upon his retirement he served

Is retired American middleweight and super-middleweight professional boxer. His record was 41-7 (28K

Is retired American middleweight and super-middleweight professional boxer. His record was 41-7 (28KO). He twice fought for world titles at middleweight, losing to Julian Jackson and Roy Jones Jr respectively. He twice challenged Sven Ottke unsuccessfully

Was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented West Kootenay-Revelstoke

Was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented West Kootenay-Revelstoke from 1900 to 1903 and Revelstoke from 1903 to 1916 as a Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Public Works from 1908 to 1915 and as Minister of Railways from 1911 to 1915.[4] Taylor was defeated by William Henry Sutherland when he ran for reelection in 1916.