Drees, WillemWillem Drees ( July 5, 1886- May 14, 1988) was a Dutch politician, prime minister of the Netherlands from 1948 until 1958, as a member of the social-democratic PvdA party. Born in Amsterdam, Drees was known as Vadertje Drees ("Father Drees"), and was very, (1886-1988), prime minister
Dreifuss, RuthRuth Dreifuss (pronounced "dryfoos") (born January 9, 1940) is a Swiss politician. She was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on March 10, 1993 (as the second woman ever and the only Jew so far) and has held the Federal Department of Home Affairs until, (born 1940), Swiss president
Dreiser, TheodoreCarl Van Vechten, 1933 Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser ( July 27, 1871 December 28, 1945) was an American naturalist author known for dealing with the gritty reality of life. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, into a strict German-American family. The po, (1871-1945), realist, writer, Sister CarrieSister Carrie ( 1900) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser about a young country girl who moves to the big city where she starts realizing her own American Dream by embarking on a life of sin rather than by hard work and perseverance. At the time of its first p
Drekonja, Ciril , (1896-1944), poet
Drenova, Aleksander StavreAleksander Stavre Drenova ( aka ASDRENI) ( 1872 December 11, 1947) was one of the most known Albanian poets. One of his most recognizable poems is the Albanian national anthem, Hymni i Flamurit''. He was born in the village of Drenova, near Korce. Aleksan, (1872-1947), Albanian poet
Drescher, FranFran Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress. She is most famous for her somewhat autobiographical role as the nanny Fran Fine in The Nanny''. Her voice is a combination of a high nasal pitch and a New York/Jewish accent that many people, (born 1957), actress
Dressler, MarieMarie Dressler ( November 9, 1868 July 28, 1934) was a Canadian actress. Born Leila Marie Koerber in Cobourg, Ontario, she became a leading comedienne during the silent film era. At the age of 14 she began her acting career in theatre and in 1892 she made, (1868-1934), actor
Drew, Charles R.Charles Richard Drew ( June 3, 1904- April 1, 1950) was a physician and medical researcher. His medical breakthrough led to the establishment of blood banks. Early life Charles R. Drew was born to Richard and Nora Drew, and was the oldest of five children, (1904-1950), physician, pioneer of blood transfusion
