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| Arthur Berger |
Arthur Berger (May 15 1912 in New York, NY - 7 October 2003) was a composer who has been described as a New Mannerist. He studied as an undergraduate at New York University, during which time he joined the Young Composer's Group, as a graduate student under Walter Piston at Harvard, and with Nadia Boulanger and at the Sorbonne under a Paine Fellowship. (references) |
| Benjamin Berger |
Benjamin Berger,Kalmen Stern, David Goldstein, and Jacob Elbaum were convicted of swindling more than $40 million in government money. Bill Clinton reduced the jail terms of the men, who are members of the Hasidic New York community of New Square. (references) |
| Berger Blanc Suisse |
The Berger Blanc Suise, more commonly known as the White German Shepherd was often considered a mutation of the German Shepherd Dog, until recently when it was finally considered a separate breed after years of campaigning from White Shepherd enthusiasts. Currently, this breed is only recognised by the FCI and the UKC, but more efforts are being made to give the breed worldwide recognition as a separate and distinct breed from the GSD. (references) |
| Doug Berger |
Douglas Berger is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the U.S. state's 7th Senate district, including constituents in Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties. Berger is an attorney from Youngsville, North Carolina. (references) |
| Elmer Berger (rabbi) |
Elmer Berger (1908-1996) was a Reform rabbi widely known for his anti-zionism. (references) |
| Erna Berger |
Erna Berger (1900-1990) was a German soprano, born in Dresden. She was very highly thought of by the conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler. (references) |
| Eugène Berger |
Eugène Berger (born December 4, 1960 in Beetebuerg) is a politician from Luxembourg. Berger studied to become a teacher, and worked in this profession from 1988 to 1994. In 1994 he was elected to the chamber of deputies of Luxembourg, for the Democratic Party. He was State Secretary of the environment from 1999 to 2004. (references) |
| Georgette Berger |
Georgette Berger was the wife of artist René Magritte. They met while Magritte was attending the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts (Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts) from 1916 to 1918. In 1920 Berger modeled for Magritte in 1920 and married him in 1922. (references) |
| Gerhard Berger |
Gerhard Berger, born August 27, 1959 in Wörgl is a popular Austrian Grand Prix racing driver. With 210 Grand Prix starts to his name, Berger has driven more Formula One races than anyone except Riccardo Patrese and Michael Schumacher. (references) |
| Gottlob Berger |
Gottlob Berger (July 16 1896 - January 5, 1975) was a German SS general during World War II. From 1940, he was Chief of Staff for the military SS and head of the SS main leadership office. (references) |
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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.
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