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Bowie, James — ▪ American explorer byname Jim Bowie born 1796?, Logan County, Ky., U.S. died March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas popular hero of the Texas Revolution (1835–36) who is mainly remembered for his part in the Battle of the Alamo (February–March… … Universalium
James Bowie — James „Jim” Bowie James „Jim” Bowie (* 10. April 1796 in Kentucky; † 6. März 1836 in Fort Alamo) war ein US amerikanischer Pionier und Soldat im 19. Jahrhundert. Bekannt wurde er auch durch seine Teilnahme am mexikanisch texanischen Krieg,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
James — James, Henry James, Henry James, William * * * (as used in expressions) Agee, James Anderson, (James) Maxwell Audubon, John James Baldwin, James (Arthur) Balfour (de Whittingehame), Arthur James, 1 conde Ballard, J(ames) G(raham) Barrie, Sir… … Enciclopedia Universal
James Bowie — For other people named James Bowie, see James Bowie (disambiguation). James Jim Bowie Nickname Jim Bowie … Wikipedia
James Bowie — noun United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796 1836) • Syn: ↑Bowie, ↑Jim Bowie • Instance Hypernyms: ↑pioneer * * * James … Useful english dictionary
Bowie-Messer — typisches Bowiemesser Der Westernheld Bill Hickok mit zwei Colts und einem Bowiemesser Bowiemesser sind eine Art von zuerst in Amerika verbreiteten, schweren Arbei … Deutsch Wikipedia
Bowie — Bo|wie, David (1947 ) an English singer, songwriter, and actor who was extremely successful in the 1970s. His records, such as The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972) influenced many later musicians. Bowie 2 Bowie,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
James — /jaymz/, n. 1. Also called James the Great. one of the 12 apostles, the son of Zebedee and brother of the apostle John. Matt. 4:21. 2. the person identified in Gal. 1:19 as a brother of Jesus: probably the author of the Epistle of St. James. 3.… … Universalium
Bowie knife — specifically refers to a style of knife popularized by Colonel James Jim Bowie and first made by James Black, although its common use refers to any large sheath knife with a clip point. Description The historical Bowie was not a single design,… … Wikipedia
Bowie State University — Seal Motto Prepare For Life Established January 9, 1865 (1865 01 09) … Wikipedia
