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BERNARD J. ROTHWELL

Photograph of BERNARD J. ROTHWELL Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
BERNARD J.
Surname
ROTHWELL

The Name Bernard

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Bold as a bear or strong bear.
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The ROTHWELL Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A place name derived from Old English 'roth' (rough) and 'well' (spring or stream).
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