Walker, Sarah Breedlove — orig. Sarah Breedlove born Dec. 23, 1867, near Delta, La., U.S. died May 25, 1919, Irvington, N.Y. U.S. businesswoman and philanthropist, the first African American female millionaire. She was a widowed washerwoman with a daughter to support in… … Universalium
Walker, Sarah Breedlove — orig. Sarah Breedlove (23 dic. 1867, cerca de Delta, La., EE.UU.–25 may. 1919, Irvington, N.Y.). Empresaria y filántropa estadounidense. Fue la primera mujer millonaria afroamericana. Era una lavandera viuda con una hija que mantener cuando en… … Enciclopedia Universal
Walker — Walker, Francis Amasa Walker, William * * * (as used in expressions) Bush, George (Herbert Walker) Bush, George W(alker) Evans, Walker Percy, Walker Walker Smith, Jr. Walker, Alice (Malsenior) Walker, Copa Walker, David Walker, James J(ohn) Jimmy … Enciclopedia Universal
Walker — /waw keuhr/, n. 1. Alice, born 1944, U.S. novelist and short story writer. 2. David, 1785 1830, U.S. abolitionist. 3. James John (Jimmy), 1881 1946, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1926 32. 4. John, born 1952, New Zealand track and field… … Universalium
Walker, A'Lelia — ▪ American businesswoman original name Lelia McWilliams born June 6, 1885, Vicksburg, Miss., U.S. died Aug. 16, 1931, Long Branch, N.J. American businesswoman associated with the Harlem Renaissance as a patron of the arts who provided an… … Universalium
Sarah — /sair euh/, n. 1. the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Gen. 17:15 22. 2. a female given name. [ Heb sarah princess] * * * I flourished early 2nd millennium BC In the Hebrew scriptures, the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. She was… … Universalium
Sarah — (as used in expressions) Bernhardt, Sarah Fuller, (Sarah) Margaret Grimké, Sarah (Moore) y Grimké, Angelina (Emily) Hale, Sarah Josepha Sarah Josepha Buell Hopkins, Sarah Winnemucca Sarah Hopkins Winnemucca Jewett, (Theodora) Sarah Orne… … Enciclopedia Universal
walker — /waw keuhr/, n. 1. an enclosing framework on casters or wheels for supporting a baby who is learning to walk. 2. a similar device, usually a waist high four legged framework of lightweight metal, for use by a weak or disabled person as a support… … Universalium
Breedlove — The name Breedlove can refer to:People named Breedlove:*Craig Breedlove, five time world land speed record holder *Dennis E. Breedlove, American botanist *Lynn Breedlove, American musician *Rod Breedlove, former American Football linebacker… … Wikipedia
Madam C. J. Walker — Madam C.J. Walker Madam Walker in a photograph ca. 1914 by Addison Scurlock. Birth name Sarah Breedlove Born December 23, 1867 Delta, Louisiana … Wikipedia