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Cor·bett (kôrʹbət), James John. Known as “Gentleman Jim.” 1866-1933.
American heavyweight boxing champion (1892-1897) who was famed for his courteous manner.
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Corbett, James J. — ▪ American boxer byname Gentleman Jim born September 1, 1866, San Francisco, California, U.S. died February 18, 1933, New York, New York American world heavyweight boxing champion from September 7, 1892, when he knocked out John L. Sullivan… … Universalium
Corbett, James J. — (1866 1933) Born in San Francisco, the pugilist turned actor was known as Gentleman Jim from the time he defeated John L. Sullivan in 1892, demonstrating the triumph of brains over brawn. Producer William A. Brady managed Corbett before and… … The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater
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John H. Mitchell — Infobox Senator name= John H. Mitchell imagesize= office= United States Senator from Oregon party= Republican term= 1873–1879 1885–1897 1901–1905 preceded= Henry W. Corbett James H. Slater George W. McBride succeeded= James H. Slater Joseph Simon … Wikipedia
