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Briggs (surname)
Briggs is a Northern English surname found mainly in West Yorkshire and derives from the Old Norse word ''bryggja'' meaning 'bridge', and could also be related to the British Brigantes which once settled Yorkshire in the ancient Brythonic kingdom of Brigantia. Notable people with the surname include: *Adam Briggs (born 1986?), stage name Briggs (rapper), Australian rapper * Alfie Briggs (1888–1952), Scottish footballer * Allan Briggs (businessman), founder of Briggs Communications * Allan Briggs (1873–1951), American Olympic sport shooter * Andrew Briggs (George Andrew Davidson Briggs, born 1950) British scientist *Andy Briggs (born 1972), British author and screenwriter * Andy Briggs (businessman) (born 1966), British insurance executive *Ann-Kio Briggs (born 1952), English-born Nigerian environmental and human rights activist *Anne Briggs (born 1944), English folk singer * Annie M. Briggs (born 1987), Canadian actress *Ansel Briggs (1806–1881), American politician * Arth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern English English
The English language in Northern England has been shaped by the region's history of settlement and migration, and today encompasses a group of related dialects known as Northern England English (or, simply, Northern English in the United Kingdom). The strongest influence on the modern varieties of the English language spoken in Northern England is the Northumbrian dialect of Middle English, but also contact with Old Norse during the Viking Age, with Irish English following the Great Famine and particularly in Lancashire and the south of Yorkshire, with midlands dialects since the industrial revolution, have produced new and distinctive styles of speech. Some "Northern" traits can be found further south than others: only conservative Northumbrian dialects retain the pre-Great Vowel Shift pronunciation of words such as ''town'' (, ), but all northern accents lack the FOOT–STRUT split, and this trait extends a significant distance into the Midlands. There are traditional dial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ansel Briggs
Ansel Briggs (February 3, 1806May 5, 1881) was an American pioneer who rose from a stagecoach driver to a member of the Iowa Territorial House of Representatives (1842–1846) and the first Governor of Iowa (1846–1850). Early life Ansel Briggs was born in Shoreham, Vermont, to farmer Benjamin Ingley Briggs and Electa Trippman Briggs. Briggs's education started in the common schools of Vermont and continued at the Norwich Academy in Connecticut. While still a young man, Briggs moved with his parents to Guernsey County, Ohio, where his father farmed in 1821–1825. After Benjamin Briggs died in an accident, his widow relocated to Cambridge, Ohio, and Ansel lived there for the next six years, entering a stagecoach business. He married Nancy M. Dunlap on November 11, 1830. Ansel served as Township Constable, Deputy Sheriff, and Jailor of Guernsey County; he ran, as a Whig party candidate, unsuccessfully for the office of County Auditor for the Guernsey County, Ohio. Moving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Briggs
Chuck Briggs (15 March 1960 - 4 July 2000) was an American punk rock guitarist, notably working with the U.S. Bombs. He was featured on the albums '' Garibaldi Guard'', ''War Birth'' and '' Never Mind the Opened Minds''. During the 1980s, he played with a number of Californian punk bands, most notably the Dischords, who released one EP, ''Dirty Habits''. Briggs was a good friend of U.S. Bombs' lead singer, Duane Peters, for many years. After the release of ''War Birth'', and the tour that followed, Briggs left the U.S. Bombs when he found out he was HIV positive from IV drug use, and was replaced by Johnny 'Two Baggs' Wickersham for the follow-up album, ''The World''. Only a few people knew Chuck' condition until Duane Peters found out two weeks before Chuck's death. The outpouring of love from friends and family in those last two weeks was tremendous. Chuck reunited with the BOMBS and their fans during his final hospital stay. Some notable tracks, other than the Dischords EP a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Briggs (other)
Charles Briggs may refer to: * Charles Augustus Briggs (1841–1913), American Hebrew scholar and theologian * Charles Frederick Briggs (1804–1877), American journalist who wrote under the name "Harry Franco" * Charles James Briggs (1865–1941), British Major-General * Charles L. Briggs (born 1953), American anthropologist * Chuck Briggs (1960–2000), American punk rock guitarist * Charles Briggs (cricketer) (1873–1949), Hampshire cricketer * Charles Briggs (Royal Navy officer) (1858–1951), British admiral * Charlie Briggs (actor) (1932–1985), American actor * Charlie Briggs (baseball) (1860–1920), American baseball player * Charlie Briggs (footballer) (1911–1993), English football goalkeeper * Charlie Briggs ''(One Life to Live)'', fictional character * Charles A. Briggs, Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency, 1982 See also * Briggs (surname) Briggs is a Northern English surname found mainly in West Yorkshire and derives from the Old Norse wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Briggs
Carlos Briggs (born March 2, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player from Detroit, Michigan. Since retiring from professional basketball, Carlos Briggs has enjoyed a successful coaching career at the high school and collegiate levels, and is currently an assistant coach at Florida A&M. Basketball career After high school, he stayed in Michigan to play two years for SchoolCraft Community College during his freshman (1982–83) and sophomore (1983–84) seasons. Briggs led the nation in scoring both years, averaging 30.1 points per game his freshman year and 34.2 points his sophomore year. He was a JUCO All-American in 1983–84. Briggs transferred to Baylor University (an NCAA Division I school) in 1984–85 and contributed 20.4 ppg and 3.5 apg for the Bears. Briggs was the fourth round draft pick for the San Antonio Spurs in 1986. He played for the Rockford Lightning in the Continental Basketball Association in the 1988–89 season and had a brief stint with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Briggs (chemist)
Lindsay Heathcote "Bob" Briggs (3 January 1905 – 16 January 1975) was a New Zealand organic chemist. Early life Born in Hastings in 1905, Briggs was educated at Auckland Grammar School. Academic career After graduating from Auckland University College with a Master of Science with second-class honours in 1928, he received funding to research manuka oil the following year, and undertook independent research at Massey Agricultural College from 1929 to 1930. He then went to the Dyson Perrins Laboratory at Oxford University for a PhD under Robert Robinson, investigating the chemical structure of strychnine. He was awarded his doctorate in 1932 and returned to Auckland, where he was appointed as a lecturer in organic chemistry in 1933. In 1941 he was awarded a DSc from Auckland University College. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand in 1942 and served as its president from 1956 to 1958. He was awarded the Hector Medal The Hector Medal, formerly know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Briggs (Australian Footballer)
Robert Ernest Briggs (20 November 1883 – 6 July 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Football Originally from Port Rovers, Briggs played for Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Williamstown in 1907 and 1908, playing 24 games and kicking 63 goals. Briggs played in Williamstown's 1907 premiership victory over West Melbourne at East Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1907 and kicked 59 goals in 1908, the highest season tally recorded to that date by a Williamstown player. Briggs was also the first Williamstown player to kick 10 goals in a match, against North Melbourne at Arden Street Oval in round 16, 1908. Switching to Fitzroy, Briggs made eight senior appearances in the 1909 VFL season and didn't miss a game in 1910 Events January * January 13 – The first public radio broadcast takes place; live performances of the operas '' Cavalleria rusticana'' and ''Pagliacci'' are sent o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Briggs (American Football)
Robert James Briggs (April 28, 1945May 5, 1997) was an American football defensive lineman who played in the American Football League and the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, and Kansas City Chiefs. See also * List of American Football League players The following is a list of men who played for the American Football League (AFL, 1960–1969). Players A B C D Elbert Dubenion E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Notes Player notes 1,398 ... References 1945 births 1997 deaths American football defensive linemen Heidelberg Student Princes football players San Diego Chargers players Cleveland Browns players Kansas City Chiefs players Players of American football from Toledo, Ohio American Football League players {{defensive-lineman-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Briggs
Billy Worth Briggs III (born June 8, 1977 in Lubbock, Texas, United States) is an American independent musician and songwriter residing in McKinney, Texas. He has written numerous songs. Career "What I Need" (performed by The Briggs Brothers' Band) is featured in the 2006 film release, ''29 Reasons to Run.'' The soundtrack for the movie is composed entirely of independent artists, and has been as equally recognized as the movie itself, winning the Director's Choice Gold Medal of Excellence for Best Impact of Music in a Feature Film at the 2006 Park City, Utah Film-Music Festival, and the Best Original Music Award at the 2006 Bare Bones International Film Festival. at the Internet Movie Database
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Bill Briggs (other)
Bill Briggs may refer to: * Bill Briggs (skier) (born 1931), American extreme skier and director of the Great American Ski School, Jackson, Wyoming * Bill Briggs (defensive end) (born 1943), former American football defensive end * Bill Briggs (American football coach), American football coach in the United States * Bill Briggs (Canadian football) (1925–2000), Canadian football player See also *Billy Briggs Billy Worth Briggs III (born June 8, 1977 in Lubbock, Texas, United States) is an American independent musician and songwriter residing in McKinney, Texas. He has written numerous songs. Career "What I Need" (performed by The Briggs Brothers' ... (born 1977), American musician and songwriter * William Briggs (other) {{hndis, Briggs, Bill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Briggs
Benjamin Spooner Briggs (April 24, 1835 – likely November 1872) was an experienced United States seaman and master mariner. He was the Captain of the merchant ship ''Mary Celeste,'' which was discovered unmanned and drifting in the Atlantic Ocean midway between the Azores and the coast of Portugal on December 4, 1872. The lifeboat was missing, yet the ''Mary Celeste'' herself was still under sail. Benjamin Briggs, his wife Sarah, and their two-year-old daughter Sophia Matilda were never found and are presumed lost, along with the crew of ''Mary Celeste''. Maritime career The Briggs family of Massachusetts had a long maritime connection, and Benjamin Briggs himself spent most of his life at sea. He was an experienced, hardy, and able seaman. He reportedly was respected by those who served under him because of his fairness and ability. He worked his way to eventually become a master mariner. Briggs captained the brigantine ''Sea Foam'', and in 1862 became master of the three-ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Briggs
Barry Briggs (born 30 December 1934) is a New Zealand former speedway rider. Career He won the World Individual Championship title four times – in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals (1954–70), and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points. He also won the London Riders' Championship in 1955 whilst riding for the Wimbledon Dons.Jacobs, Norman (2001). ''Speedway in London''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing He is also a six-time winner of the British Championship. He won the first final in 1961 and then dominated the sixties titles by winning in 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1969.Belton, Brian (2003). ''Hammerin' Round''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing Briggs also twice won his home title, the New Zealand Championship, winning in 1959 and again in 1963. Briggs also created a domestic record by winni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
