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Ev·ans

(ĕvənz), Sir Arthur John 1851-1941.

British archaeologist who unearthed in Crete remnants of a Bronze Age civilization that he named Minoan, after the legendary King Minos.

Evans, Janet Born 1971.

American swimmer who competed in three Olympic games (1988, 1992, and 1996), winning four gold medals and one silver.

Evans, William John Known as "Bill." 1929-1980.

American jazz pianist known for his lyrical style. He recorded with Miles Davis and Charles Mingus and formed his own trio in 1959.

Evans, Walker 1903-1975.

American photographer noted for his photographs of the rural South during the 1930s.

Evans, Mount

A peak, 4,348 m (14,264 ft) high, of north-central Colorado in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

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