John Collins
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American politician, Governor of Rhode Island (1717-1795)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1927
- Works
- 52
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- Addresses which were delivered at a meeting held in behalf of the new building for the Infants' Hospital, Boston, on May 24, 1911
- Columnae Adiposae
- The influence of anaesthesia on the surgery on the nineteenth century
- Drawings and proofs of J.C.W. Arteries. Rodent Ulcer. Columnae adiposa
- The international text-book of surgery by American and British authors
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John Elbert Collins (September 20, 1913 – October 4, 2001) was an American jazz guitarist who accompanied many swing era names from 1935 to 1950, including Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, Billie Holiday, Buck Clayton, J.J. Johnson, Coleman Hawkins, Harry Carney, Teddy Wilson, Chubby Jackson, Shadow Wilson and Lester Young. His longest association was with Nat King Cole, 1951-1965. Known for his rhythm work, he soloed infrequently. Collins later taught music in the Los Angeles area. <a href="https://www
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Family name
- Collins
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Newport
- Place of death
- Newport
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Governor of Rhode Island
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- date of birth
- 1717-06-08
- date of death
- 1795-03-04
- described by source
- Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
- National Governors Association biography URL
- www.nga.org/governor/john-collins-2
- place of burial
- Newport
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