Clarke

Clarke  (klärk), Sir Arthur Charles 1917-2008.

British writer, scientist, and underwater explorer noted for his stories of space exploration. His works include 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).

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Clarke, Kenneth Spearman Known as "Kenny." 1914-1985.

American jazz drummer who was a leading contributor to bop. He originated the now standard practice of maintaining a fixed pulse on a cymbal rather than the bass drum.

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Clarke [klɑːk]

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1. (Biographies / Clarke, Sir Arthur C(harles) (1917 M, British, WRITING: science-fiction writer) Sir Arthur C(harles). born 1917, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)

2. (Biographies / Clarke, Austin (1896-1974) M, Irish, WRITING: poet, THEATRE: dramatist) Austin. 1896-1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)

3. (Biographies / Clarke, Jeremiah (?1673-1707) M, English, MUSIC: composer, MUSIC: organist) Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary, formerly attributed to Purcell

4. (Biographies / Clarke, Kenneth Harry (1940 M, British, POLITICS: politician, POLITICS: statesman) Kenneth Harry. born 1940, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97)

5. (Biographies / Clarke, Marcus (Andrew Hislop) (1846-1881) M, Australiannational of birth: English, WRITING: novelist) Marcus (Andrew Hislop). 1846-81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life, published in serial form (1870-72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)