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Bookmark or Share- Robert Byrd - WikipediaRobert Byrd. Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr.; November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) was an American politician and musician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010. A Democrat, Byrd also served as a U.S. representative for six years, from 1953 until 1959.
- Richard E. Byrd | American Polar Explorer & Aviator | BritannicaRichard E. Byrd (born October 25, 1888, Winchester, Virginia, U.S.—died March 11, 1957, Boston, Massachusetts) was a U.S. naval officer, pioneer aviator, and polar explorer best known for his explorations of Antarctica using airplanes and other modern technical resources. Life.
- William Byrd - WikipediaWilliam Byrd ( / bɜːrd /; c. 1540 – 4 July 1623) was an English Renaissance composer. Considered among the greatest composers of the Renaissance, he had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. [1] .
- William Byrd | Biography, Compositions, Works, Music, & FactsWilliam Byrd (born 1539/40, London, England—died July 4, 1623, Stondon Massey, Essex, England) was an English organist and composer of the Shakespearean age who is best known for his development of the English madrigal. He also wrote virginal and organ music that elevated the English keyboard style. Life.
- Remembering Sen. Robert C. Byrd’s Life and Legacy in the U.S ... - PBSSen. Robert C. Byrd — known for his staunch defense of the Constitution and for steering billions of dollars to his home state — died Monday after more than a half century representing West...
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