morgan

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A proper noun referring to a surname or given name, often associated with notable individuals in various fields such as anthropology, biology, finance, and military history.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname, der als Familienname oder Vorname vorkommt und oft mit bekannten Persönlichkeiten aus verschiedenen Bereichen wie Anthropologie, Biologie, Finanzwesen und Militärgeschichte verbunden wird.

1. Lewis Henry Morgan C1 formal american scientific

   An American anthropologist (1818–1881) known for his work on kinship and social structure, particularly his studies of the Seneca people.

   • Lewis Henry Morgan's research on the Iroquois Confederacy remains influential.
   • Morgan's book 'Ancient Society' proposed a theory of social evolution.
   • The anthropologist Morgan documented the kinship systems of Native American tribes.

   🇩🇪Lewis Henry Morgan

2. Thomas Hunt Morgan C1 formal american scientific

   An American biologist (1866–1945) who formulated the chromosome theory of heredity, winning the Nobel Prize in 1933.

   • Thomas Hunt Morgan's experiments with fruit flies established the chromosome theory of inheritance.
   • Morgan discovered that genes are located on chromosomes.
   • The biologist Morgan was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on heredity.

   🇩🇪Thomas Hunt Morgan

3. Sir Henry Morgan C1 formal british

   A Welsh buccaneer (1635–1688) who raided Spanish colonies in the West Indies for the English, later becoming Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.

   • Sir Henry Morgan led a famous raid on Panama City in 1671.
   • The buccaneer Morgan was known for his ruthless attacks on Spanish settlements.
   • Morgan's exploits made him a legendary figure in Caribbean history.

   🇩🇪Sir Henry Morgan

4. Daniel Morgan C1 formal american

   An American soldier (1736–1802) who played a key role in the American Revolution, notably defeating the British at the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina.

   • Daniel Morgan's tactical brilliance secured a decisive victory at Cowpens.
   • The soldier Morgan led a rifle corps during the American Revolution.
   • Morgan's leadership at Cowpens is considered a turning point in the war.

   🇩🇪Daniel Morgan

5. J. Pierpont Morgan C1 formal american business

   An American financier and philanthropist (1837–1913) who dominated corporate finance and industrial consolidation in the late 19th century.

   • J. Pierpont Morgan helped create the U.S. Steel Corporation.
   • The financier Morgan bailed out the U.S. Treasury during the Panic of 1907.
   • Morgan's art collection formed the basis of the Morgan Library & Museum.

   🇩🇪J. Pierpont Morgan

6. Morgan horse B2 formal american

   An American breed of small, compact saddle horses known for their versatility and endurance.

   • The Morgan horse is a popular choice for both riding and driving.
   • This breed originated from a single stallion named Figure in the late 18th century.
   • Morgan horses are known for their friendly temperament and stamina.

   🇩🇪Morgan

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