
Absalom
Meaning
From the Hebrew name אַבְשָׁלוֹם ('Avshalom) which meant "my father is peace". In the Old Testament
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Absalom Boston
Absalom Boston (1785–1855) was a United States mariner who was the first African-American captain to sail a whaleship, with an all-black crew, in 1822.
Absalom Watkin
Absalom Watkin (1787–1861), was an English social and political reformer, an anti corn law campaigner, and a member of Manchester's Little Circle that was key in passing the Reform Act 1832.
Absalom Harris Chappell
Absalom Harris Chappell (December 18, 1801 – December 11, 1878) was an American politician and lawyer.
Absalom Dlamini
Absalom Dlamini (born 5 August 1984) is a Swazi footballer with the Royal Leopards and the Swaziland national football team.
Absalom Sydenstricker
Absalom Andrew Sydenstricker (}}, 1852–1931) was an American Presbyterian missionary to China from 1880 to 1931.
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