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Any of several places in England and Scotland from Saxon words meaning homestead and enclosure
An English and Scottish habitational surname from the placenames
Any of several placenames in England and Scotland from Saxon words meaning homestead and enclosure
American musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument. American Confederate general in the Civil War who later served as governor (1876-1879) and U.S. senator (1879-1891) for South Carolina. City (pop., 2000: 146,437), southeastern Virginia, U.S. Located on Chesapeake Bay and the northern shore of Hampton Roads, it forms part of a metropolitan complex that includes Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth. It originated around a fort built by the British in 1609 on the site of an Indian village. Permanent settlement dates from 1610-11, making it the country's oldest continuously settled community of English origin. In 1861, during the American Civil War, it was burned by its Confederate residents to prevent it from being occupied by Union troops; it was rebuilt after the war. Military installations and tourism are important to the economy. Hampton University (1868) was established there by the Freedmen's Bureau to educate former slaves. Hampton Roads Hampton Roads Conference Hampton Lionel Hampton Wade
An English and Scottish habitational surname from the placename
{i} family name; Wade Hampton (1818-1902), general in the Confederate Army, U.S. Senator; Lionel Hampton (1908-2002), American jazz musician; city in Virginia (USA); city in New Hampshire (USA)
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (born in 1913)

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Hampton Court
a large building southwest of London, which belonged to King Henry VIII and was used as a royal palace until the 18th century
Hampton Inn
network of budget motels located primarily in the United States
Hampton Roads
Channel in the U.S. through which the James, Elizabeth, and Nansemond rivers flow into Chesapeake Bay. About 4 mi (6 km) wide and 40 ft (12 m) deep, it has been an important military base since colonial days. In 1862 it was the scene of the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack. The port cities of Newport News, Norfolk, and Portsmouth comprise the Port of Hampton Roads, one of the busiest U.S. seaports
Hampton Roads Conference
(Feb. 3, 1865) Informal and unsuccessful peace talks at Hampton Roads, Va. , during the American Civil War. Pres. Abraham Lincoln agreed to meet with the Confederate vice president, Alexander H. Stephens, to reach a peace settlement. Lincoln's terms called for a reunion of the nation, emancipation of the slaves, and disbanding of Confederate troops. Since Stephens had been authorized to accept independence only, no settlement was reached
hampton roads
a naval battle of the American Civil War (1862); the indecisive battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac a channel in southeastern Virginia through which the Elizabeth River and the James River flow into Chesapeake Bay
Lionel Hampton
born April 20, 1908, Louisville, Ky., U.S. died Aug. 31, 2002, New York, N.Y. U.S. jazz vibraphonist, drummer, and big-band leader. Hampton's first vibraphone recording, accompanying Louis Armstrong, was made in 1930. He became well known as a member of Benny Goodman's small groups (1936-40) before forming his own big band. The rhythmic drive and excitement of Hampton's band highlighted his virtuosic playing and extroverted showmanship, and he became one of the direct progenitors of rhythm and blues
Lionel Hampton
{i} (1908-2002) one of the most extraordinary American jazz musician
Wade Hampton
{i} (1818-1902) general in the Confederate Army, U.S. Senator
Wade Hampton
born March 28, 1818, Charleston, S.C., U.S. died April 11, 1902, Columbia, S.C. U.S. political leader and Confederate army officer. He studied law but never practiced, prefering instead to manage his family's plantations in Mississippi and South Carolina. From 1852 to 1861 he served in the South Carolina legislature. In the American Civil War he organized and led "Hampton's Legion" of South Carolina troops for the Confederate States of America and saw combat in many key battles. He eventually served as second in command under Jeb Stuart. After Stuart's death, Hampton was promoted to major general and led the cavalry (1864). After the war he sought reconciliation but opposed the policies of Reconstruction. As governor of South Carolina (1876-79), he led the fight to restore white supremacy. He later served in the U.S. Senate (1879-91)
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