Tate
noun
1.
Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery) in London, England.
li3.
James, born 1943, U.S. poet.
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| 1. | (John Orley) Allen. 1899--1979, US poet and critic |
| 2. | Sir Henry. 1819--99, British sugar refiner and philanthropist; founder of the Tate Gallery |
| 3. | Nahum (ˈneɪʊm). 1652--1715, British poet, dramatist, and hymn-writer, born in Ireland: poet laureate (1692--1715). He is best known for writing a version of King Lear with a happy ending |
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