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Vaughan  (vôn), Henry Known as "the Silurist." 1622-1695.

Welsh metaphysical poet whose works include Silex Scintillans (1650-1655).

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Vaughan, Sarah 1924-1990.

American jazz singer known for her complex bebop phrasing and her scat-singing virtuosity.

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Vaughan [vɔːn]

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1. (Biographies / Vaughan, Henry (1622-1695) M, Welsh, WRITING: poet) Henry. 1622-95, Welsh mystic poet, best known for his Silex Scintillans (1650; 1655)

2. (Biographies / Vaughan, Janet (Maria) (1899-1993) F, British, MEDICINE: physician, EDUCATION: university official) Dame Janet (Maria). 1899-1993, British physician and university official: helped set up Britain's first National Blood Transfusion Service (1939): after World War II, became Britain's expert on the effects of radiation on humans; Principal of Somerville College, Oxford (1945-67)

3. (Biographies / Vaughan, Sarah (Lois) (1924-1990) F, US, MUSIC: jazz vocalist, MUSIC: pianist) Sarah (Lois). 1924-90, US jazz vocalist and pianist, noted esp for her skill in vocal improvisation

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Vaughan - United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990) Sarah Vaughan