Synonyms:
Byrd, Richard_E._Byrd, Richard_Evelyn_Byrd, Admiral_Byrd
Meaning: explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
Synonyms:
Byrd, William_Byrd
Meaning: English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)