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Durant

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Du·rant  (d-rnt), Thomas Clark 1820-1885.
American railroad financier who built the Union Pacific Railroad (1863-1869).
Durant, William James Known as "Will." 1885-1981.
American historian who wrote The Story of Civilization (1935-1975), an 11-volume history of the world on which his wife Ariel (1898-1981) collaborated.
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Noun1.Durant - United States historian (1885-1981)
Will Durant, William James Durant


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Durant, vice-president of the road, stopped at this point; cheers were given, the Sioux and Pawnees performed an imitation Indian battle, fireworks were let off, and the first number of the Railway Pioneer was printed by a press brought on the train.
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