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Andrew Parsons (minister)
Andrew Parsons may refer to: * Andrew Parsons (American politician) (1817–1855), politician from the U.S. state of Michigan * Andrew Parsons (photographer), British photographer and political advisor * Andrew Parsons (Canadian politician) (born 1979), Canadian politician and lawyer * Andrew Parsons (sports administrator) (born 1977), Brazilian sports administrator and journalist * Andy Parsons (born 1967), English comedian and writer * Andy Parsons (darts player) Andy Parsons (born 15 May 1981) is a former professional English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is a professional darts organisation in the United Kingdom, established in 199 ... (born 1981), English darts player See also * Drew Parsons (other) {{hndis, Parsons, Andrew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Parsons (American Politician)
Andrew Parsons (July 22, 1817 – June 6, 1855) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Early life in New York Parsons was born in Hoosick, New York. He was the son of John Parsons, and the grandson of Andrew Parsons, a Revolutionary soldier, who was the son of Phineas Parsons, the son of Samuel Parsons. Life and politics in Michigan Parsons moved to Michigan Territory in 1835 and spent the summer teaching in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ann Arbor. In the fall, he explored nearly the entire length of the Grand River (Michigan), Grand River valley by canoe, from Jackson, Michigan, Jackson to Lake Michigan. He spent the winter working as a store clerk in Ionia County, Michigan, Ionia County and in the spring went to Marshall, Michigan, Marshall to live with his brother, Luke H. Parsons. In the fall of 1836, he moved to Corunna, Michigan, Corunna in what was to become Shiawassee County, Michigan, Shiawassee County. This area at that time was mostly wilderness, and wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Parsons (photographer)
Andrew Parsons is a British professional photographer who has worked with the Conservative Party and, as a civil servant, in close liaison with the four of the five most recent Prime Ministers: David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Liz Truss. Career After working at the '' Cambridge Evening News'' and ''The Times'' , Parsons became a Press Association (PA) photographer in 2001. During 2007 he was embedded with the 1st Battalion, the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on behalf of the PA. He also covered conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon and Bosnia. He was employed as an official photographer by the Conservative Party during the 2010 election campaign, for which his company Parsons Media received payments totalling £45,525.25. He was subsequently given a civil service role by David Cameron, but was released from that role after criticism, and was paid instead by the Conservative Party. His role continued under Theresa May. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Parsons (Canadian Politician)
Andrew Parsons (born May 30, 1979) is a Canadian politician and lawyer, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 provincial election. A member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, he represents the electoral district of Burgeo-La Poile. He is the Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology in Newfoundland and Labrador. Born in Channel-Port Aux Basques, Parsons is the son of Kelvin Parsons, his predecessor as the district's MHA. Background Parsons earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Brunswick before receiving a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. While in University, Parsons was involved in various extracurricular activities and student associations. After completing his Bachelor of Laws in 2004, Parsons was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in 2005, after articling with Ches Crosbie Barristers and Marks & Parsons Law Office. Parsons served as an associate solicit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Parsons (sports Administrator)
Andrew George William Parsons (born 10 February 1977) is a Brazilian sports administrator and journalist. He is the current president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). In 2018, Parsons became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Biography Parsons was born in Brazil to Scottish parents. He served as chairperson of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee from 2009 to 2017, chairperson of the Americas Paralympic Committee from 2005 to 2009, and as a member of the Nominating Committee for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.. He is the current president of the International Paralympic Committee since 8 September 2017. Parsons took over from Sir Philip Craven, who had been in office since 2001, after being elected in the first round in the election held during the 18th assembly of IPC in Abu Dhabi. Parsons himself does not have a disability, a fact that, he says, takes some observers by surprise. While attending the opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Parsons
Andrew John Parsons (born 30 November 1966) is an English comedian and writer. He regularly appeared on ''Mock the Week'' from Series 3 to Series 14. With comedy partner Henry Naylor, he has written and presented nine series of ''Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections'' for BBC Radio 2. Early life Parsons was born in Weymouth, Dorset. He attended Parc Eglos Primary School, Helston Comprehensive School in Cornwall and Churston Ferrers Grammar School, Torbay (Devon) before going to Christ's College, Cambridge to study Law, where he met and formed a double act with Henry Naylor which twice toured with the National Student Theatre Company and once with the Footlights. After completing his studies, Parsons got a job working as a legal clerk on a case at the Greenock shipyards, which he describes as "the most tedious thing I'd ever done." With Naylor he established TBA, London's first sketch comedy club. Writing/television His first TV writing job was for ''Spitting Image'' and he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Parsons (darts Player)
Andy Parsons (born 15 May 1981) is a former professional English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is a professional darts organisation in the United Kingdom, established in 1992 when a group of leading players split from the British Darts Organisation (BDO) to form what was initially called the World ... events. He earned a PDC Tour Card in 2014 and 2017, and qualified for the 2013 UK Open, but lost in the second round. References External linksProfile and stats on Darts Database 1981 births Living people English darts players Professional Darts Corporation former tour card holders Sportspeople from Bristol {{England-sport-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
