Jorden is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Edward Jorden
Edward Jorden (1569–1633) was an English physician and chemist.
Life
Jorden was born in High Halden, Kent. His university education in England is disputed. One account states that Jorden "was the younger son of a gentleman of good family. He s ...
(1569–1633), English physician and chemist
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Edwin J. Jorden (1863–1903), American politician; congressman from Pennsylvania
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Eleanor Jorden
Eleanor Harz Jorden (1920 – February 18, 2009) was an American linguistics scholar and an influential Japanese language educator and expert. Born Eleanor Harz, she married William Jorden, reporter and diplomat; the marriage ended in divorce.
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(1920–2009), American linguistics scholar and Japanese language educator; wife of William
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James Jorden
James Jorden, born 1954, is an American blogger, journalist and music critic.
Jorden is the founding editor of the e-zine-cum-blog '' Parterre Box'' which covers the topic of opera from a queer perspective. Jorden's work with ''parterre box'' al ...
(contemporary), American journalist, music critic, and opera director
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Tim Jorden
Tim Jorden (born October 30, 1966) is a former professional American football tight end who played for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Jorden played college football at Indiana University where he graduated with a degree in fi ...
(born 1966), American professional football player
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William Jorden
William John Jorden (May 3, 1923 – February 20, 2009) was a diplomatic correspondent for ''The New York Times'', United States Ambassador to Panama, and author.
Jorden studied at Yale University, receiving a bachelor's degree in internation ...
(1923–2009), American news correspondent, ambassador, and author; husband of Eleanor
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