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Trumbull

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Trumbull, Jonathan 1710-1785.
American politician. As governor of Connecticut (1769-1784) he provided supplies and support for the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Trum·bull 1  (trmbl), John 1750-1831.
American poet noted for his satirical works, including The Progress of Dulness (1772-1773).
Trum·bull 2  (trmbl), John 1756-1843.
American painter of historical scenes, such as The Battle of Bunker's Hill (1786) and The Declaration of Independence (1786-1797).
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Noun1.TrumbullTrumbull - American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)
Jonathan Trumbull
2.TrumbullTrumbull - American painter of historical scenes (1756-1843)
John Trumbull
3.TrumbullTrumbull - American satirical poet (1750-1831)
John Trumbull


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Borthrop Trumbull walked away from the fireplace towards the window, patrolling with his fore-finger round the inside of his stock, then along his whiskers and the curves of his hair.
Middlemarch by Eliot, George View in context
They were painted by Colonel Trumbull, himself a member of Washington's staff at the time of their occurrence; from which circumstance they derive a peculiar interest of their own.
American Notes for General Circulation by Dickens, Charles View in context
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