The Committee of Five. Congress picked a committee to write a declaration explaining why the colonies wanted independence. They chose John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert Livingston of New York and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. Jefferson was not a great speaker.
Vasilios' root is Greek, and the name Vasilios means royal, kingly. Vasilios is a variant transcription of Basil (Greek): from the Greek name Basileios.Vasilas is a popular surname.asilios is an equally unique last name for all people. (2000 U.S. Census). Displayed below is a comparison of the popularity of the boy name Vasilios and related names.
Etymology & Historical Origin-Alexandria. Alexandria (a variant of the female Alexandra) is a name influenced by the city in Egypt which was founded by Alexander the Great in 322 B.C. and named in his honor.Alexander is the Latin form of the Greek name âAlexandrosâ.The nameâs meaning is interpreted from the Greek âalexeinâ which means âto defendâ plus âandrosâ which translates to âman, warriorâ in a relationship or possessive form. Hence the meaning: âdefender of men or mankindâ.lexander is the Latin form of the Greek name âAlexandrosâ. The nameâs meaning is interpreted from the Greek âalexeinâ which means âto defendâ plus âandrosâ which translates to âman, warriorâ in a relationship or possessive form.