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  1. Vor einem Tag · v. t. e. John Henry Newman CO (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890) was an English theologian, academic, philosopher, historian, writer, and poet, first as an Anglican priest and later as a Catholic priest and cardinal, who was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century.

  2. 13. Mai 2024 · John Henry. Statue of John Henry, near Talcott, West Virginia. John Henry, hero of a widely sung African American folk ballad. It describes his contest with a steam drill, in which John Henry crushed more rock than did the machine but died “with his hammer in his hand.”.

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  3. 6. Mai 2024 · John Henry is a classic folk song that has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years. One rendition that stands out is by country music legend, “Little” Jimmy Dickens. The song tells the story of a legendary steel-driving man named John Henry, highlighting his strength, determination, and eventual demise in the face ...

  4. Vor einem Tag · Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine. John (24 December 1166 – 19 October 1216) was the king of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French ...

  5. 4. Mai 2024 · John Henry” is a traditional folk song that has been passed down through generations. It tells the story of John Henry, an African American folk hero, who was known for his incredible strength and courage. The song portrays his struggle against a steam-powered drill while laying railroad tracks, and the ultimate sacrifice he ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henry_FordHenry Ford - Wikipedia

    Vor 2 Tagen · Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist and business magnate. As the founder of the Ford Motor Company he is credited as a pioneer in making automobiles affordable for middle-class Americans through the system that came to be known as Fordism .