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Doug·las

(dŭgləs)

A borough of southeast Isle of Man, England, on the Irish Sea. It is a popular seaside resort and the most important city on the island.

Douglas, Gabrielle Known as “Gabby.” Born 1995.

American gymnast who won two Olympic gold medals in 2012, including the gold for the all-around women's individual event, and one Olympic gold in 2016.

Douglas, William Orville 1898-1980.

American jurist who served as an associate justice of the US Supreme Court (1939-1975). He was a strong advocate of civil liberties and environmental protection.

Douglas, Stephen Arnold Known as "the Little Giant." 1813-1861.

American politician who served as US representative (1843-1847) and senator (1847-1861) from Illinois. He proposed legislation that allowed individual territories to determine whether they would allow slavery (1854) and in the senatorial campaign of 1858 engaged Abraham Lincoln in a famous series of debates.

Douglas, Kirk Originally Issur Danielovitch. Born 1916.

American actor noted for his portrayal of tough characters in films such as Champion (1949) and Spartacus (1960).

Douglas, Marjory Stoneman 1890-1998.

American journalist and conservationist who worked to preserve the Florida Everglades, a region she described in Everglades: River of Grass (1947).

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