The Chronicle: Richard Nixon, the Blue Devil: The making of the only Duke alumnus to become president of the United States
Editor’s note: This article is one in a five-part series looking back on the life of one of Duke’s most infamous alumni — Richard Nixon. Read the following installments recounting Nixon’s introduction ...
Richard Nixon, the Blue Devil: The making of the only Duke alumnus to become president of the United States
The Chronicle: Richard Nixon, the dreamer: The restless road to the 37th presidency
Editor’s note: This article is one in a five-part series looking back on the life of one of Duke’s most infamous alumni — Richard Nixon. Read the previous installments on Nixon’s childhood and time at ...
Richard Diamond, private detective protagonist of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, which aired on radio from 1949 to 1953, and on television from 1957 to 1960
It was borne by three kings of England including the 12th-century Richard I the Lionheart, one of the leaders of the Third Crusade. During the late Middle Ages this name was typically among the five most common for English males (with John, William, Robert and Thomas).
King Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart, was a central figure during the Third Crusade and remains a symbol of knightly chivalry. Because of its royal pedigree, the name never truly fell out of fashion, remaining a staple in the Western world for nearly a thousand years.
What does Richard mean? Richard as a boys' name is pronounced RICH-erd. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Richard is "powerful leader". Norman name commonly used for the last 900 years except in the 19th century. England's King Richard Coeur de Lion gave the name lasting impressions of kingliness and the exploits of a Crusader knight.