Clarke

UK: /klɑːk/ US: (klärk)

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Clarke  (klärk), n. 

1. Biographical Arthur C(harles), born 1917, English science-fiction writer.

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Clarke / klɑːk/ noun

1. Sir Arthur C(harles). 1917–2008, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)
2. Austin. 1896–1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)
3. Jeremiah. ?1673–1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary, formerly attributed to Purcell
4. Baron Kenneth (Harry). born 1940, British Conservative politician: held various ministerial posts under three prime ministers, including Chancellor of the Exchequer (1993–97)
5. Marcus (Andrew Hislop). 1846–81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life, published in serial form (1870–72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)