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Encyclopedia > James Ryder Randall

James Ryder Randall (born January 1, 1839 at Baltimore, Maryland, United States; died January 15, 1908 in Augusta, Georgia) was a journalist and poet. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city in the US state of Maryland. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Official languages None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Senators Paul Sarbanes (D) Barbara Mikulski (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 42nd 32,160 km² 21 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 19th 5,296,486 165/km² Admission into Union... January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Augusta is the name of several places: In Australia: Augusta, Western Australia, Australia In Canada: Augusta, Ontario, Canada North Augusta, Ontario, Canada South Augusta, Ontario, Canada In Europe Augusta, derived from Augustus the emperor, is also in the original Latin names of some ancient towns: Augusta Perusia: Perugia Augusta Praetoria... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Poets are authors of poems, or of other forms of poetry such as dramatic verse. ...


He is most remembered for writing the Confederacy war hymn Maryland, my Maryland, which is also the reason for his byname "Poet Laureate of the Lost Cause". Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: With God As Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861 until captured...


After abandoning his studies at Georgetown university, he travelled to South America and the West Indies. South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ...


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BCPL History and Genealogy InfoCenter Baltimore County History - Randallstown (3255 words)
John C. Randall was a private in Company B of the 36th Regiment, and Nicholas Randall was a private in Company D of the 41st Regiment.
Private Aquia Randall was killed during the battle, and his name appears on the War of 1812 monument on Calvert Street in Baltimore City.
James Ryder Randall was incensed over the circumstances of the Baltimore Riot of April 19, 1861.
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