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HOMER STANFORD

Photograph of HOMER STANFORD Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
HOMER
Surname
STANFORD
Occupation
ADMIRAL

The Name Homer

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Hostage or pledge, derived from the Greek 'homeros' meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge.'
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