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Bradford (name)
Bradford is a name of Old English origin. It particularly refers to those from the City of Bradford, City of Bradford, West Yorkshire (formerly in the West Riding of Yorkshire). Notable people and characters with the name include: Given name * Bradford Anderson (born 1979), American actor * Bradford Angier (1910–1997), American wilderness survivalist and author * Bradford Bishop, William Bradford Bishop (born 1936), known as Bradford Bishop, American former U.S. Foreign Service officer accused of killing his family * Bradford Cox, American musician * Bradford Delson, known as Brad Delson, guitarist with the rock band Linkin Park * Bradford Dillman (1930–2018), American actor * Bradford Shellhammer, American entrepreneur and designer Surname * Alexander Blackburn Bradford (1799–1873), Tennessee State Senator * Chasen Bradford, American baseball player * George W. Bradford (1796–1883), New York Senator * James Bradford (other) or Jim Bradford, several people * Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old English
Old English (, ), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, Anglo-Saxon settlers in the mid-5th century, and the first Old English literature, Old English literary works date from the mid-7th century. After the Norman conquest of 1066, English was replaced, for a time, by Anglo-Norman language, Anglo-Norman (a langues d'oïl, relative of French) as the language of the upper classes. This is regarded as marking the end of the Old English era, since during this period the English language was heavily influenced by Anglo-Norman, developing into a phase known now as Middle English in England and Early Scots in Scotland. Old English developed from a set of Anglo-Frisian languages, Anglo-Frisian or Ingvaeonic dialects originally spoken by Germanic peoples, Germanic tribes traditionally known as the Angles, Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Bradford
A jay is a member of a number of species of medium-sized, usually colorful and noisy, passerine birds in the Crow family, Corvidae. The evolutionary relationships between the jays and the magpies are rather complex. For example, the Eurasian magpie seems more closely related to the Eurasian jay than to the East Asian blue and green magpies, whereas the blue jay is not closely related to either. Systematics and species Jays are not a monophyletic group. Anatomical and molecular evidence indicates they can be divided into an American and an Old World lineage (the latter including the ground jays and the piapiac), while the grey jays of the genus ''Perisoreus'' form a group of their own.http://www.nrm.se/download/18.4e32c81078a8d9249800021299/Corvidae%5B1%5D.pdf PDF fulltext The black magpies, formerly believed to be related to jays, are classified as treepies. Old World ("brown") jays Grey jays American jays In culture Slang The word ''jay'' has an archaic me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradford Buzzard
This article includes a list of characters from the Disney '' DuckTales'' animated franchise, including the original 1987 series and the 2017 reboot series, as well as one theatrical movie and a variety of additional spin-off media merchandise, including video games (most notably '' DuckTales'' and its updated remake '' DuckTales: Remastered'') and comics. Prior to the series, many of the characters appeared in the '' Uncle Scrooge'' comic book stories, in particular the ones created by Carl Barks. Gerstein, David (1987). ''Of Ducks and DuckTales'', ''Disney Presents Carl Barks Greatest DuckTales Stories'' #1, Gemstone Comics, June 2006. Overview Main characters Scrooge McDuck Scrooge McDuck (voiced by Alan Young in the 1987 series, ''DuckTales the Movie'', and '' DuckTales: Remastered''; David Tennant in the 2017 series) is the richest duck in the world, a distinguished citizen of Duckburg, Calisota, the uncle of Donald Duck and Della Duck, the grand-uncle of Huey, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradford Meade
Bradford Emerson Meade is a fictional character in the American dramedy series ''Ugly Betty'', portrayed by Alan Dale. Background Bradford Meade is a famous publishing mogul whose company, Meade Publications, publishes the popular fashion magazine ''MODE''. He is the ex-husband of recovering alcoholic Claire Meade and the father of Daniel Meade, the womanizing editor-in-chief of ''MODE'', and Alexis Meade, his transgender daughter. Bradford is also responsible for making major changes at the magazine after the mysterious death of chief editor Fey Sommers, including handing over the day-to-day operations to the inexperienced Daniel. He is also responsible for getting Betty Suarez hired as Daniel's personal assistant because he didn't want his son to be tempted to sleep with his assistants anymore. Betty and Daniel form a very strong friendship. Bradford's decision to put Daniel in charge and to make Betty his assistant are reasons alone for Creative Director Wilhelmina Slater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brick Bradford
''Brick Bradford'' is a science fiction comic strip created by writer William Ritt, a journalist based in Cleveland, and artist Clarence Gray. It was first distributed on August 21, 1933 by Central Press Association, a subsidiary of King Features Syndicate which specialized in producing material for small-town newspapers.Ron Goulart, "The 30s – Boomtime for SF Heroes". ''Starlog'' magazine, January 1981 (pp. 31–35). The strip ended in 1987. ''Brick Bradford'' achieved its greatest popularity outside the United States. The series was carried by both newspapers and comic books in Australia and New Zealand. In France the strip was known as ''Luc Bradefer'' ("Luke Ironarm") and was published in many newspapers."Brick Bradford", in ''I Grandi Eroi del Fumetto'', by Franco Fossati. Rome : Gremese Editore, 1990 (pp 59–60). The strip was also widely published in Italy where it was known variously as ''Giorgio Ventura'' and ''Marco Spada'' and in Greece in the newspaper ''Ethnos' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Bradford (other)
William or Bill Bradford may refer to: Arts and entertainment * William Bradford (painter) (1823–1892), American artist and Arctic explorer * William Bradford (architect) (1845–1919), British architect of breweries * William Bradford (cinematographer) (1905–1959), American cinematographer Military * William Bradford (Plymouth soldier) (1624–1703), military commander of Plymouth during King Philip's War; son of Governor Bradford * William Bradford (soldier, born 1771) (1771–1826), U.S. Army officer * William Bradford (general) (1896–1965), U.S. Army general and Olympic equestrian * Bill Bradford (British Army officer) (1912–1996), British Army officer in World War II Politics and law * William Bradford (governor) (1590–1657), English Governor of Plymouth Colony * William Bradford (Rhode Island politician) (1729–1808), U.S. Senator * William Bradford (Attorney General) (1755–1795), American lawyer and judge; second U.S. Attorney General *William G. Bradford (1925â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Bradford
Sue Bradford (born 1 July 1952 in Auckland) is a New Zealand activist, academic, and former New Zealand politician who served as a list Member of Parliament representing the Green Party from 1999 to 2009. Bradford is an eco-socialist. In 2019, she penned an op-ed stating her reluctance voting for the Green Party anymore. She criticised the party from the left in regards to her opinion that the party underwent a centrist direction under the leadership of James Shaw and Marama Davidson. Bradford had previously ran for the leadership of the Greens on a left-wing platform, losing to Metiria Turei in 2009. Early life Sue Bradford graduated from the University of Auckland in History and Political Studies, and later obtained an MA in Chinese. Furthering her academic education she undertook postgraduate study at the University of Canterbury where she received a diploma in journalism, and a PhD in Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology. The title of her doctoral thesis wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Bradford
Steven Bradford (born January 12, 1960) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Democrat representing the 35th district, encompassing parts of Los Angeles County. Prior to his election to the state senate, he was an assemblymember for the 62nd district of the California State Assembly. Bradford was elected to represent the 51st district in a special election held on September 1, 2009, after Curren Price resigned his seat to take a seat in the California State Senate. He was re-elected in 2010 and, with 72% of the vote, was elected once more to represent the brand new 62nd District, comprising the communities of Del Aire, Del Rey, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Marina del Rey, West Athens, Westchester, Westmont and Venice Beach. Before his election to the Assembly, Bradford served on the Gardena City Council. Early life and career Bradford moved to Gardena with his family at age nine. He a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stella Stevens Bradford
Stella Stevens Bradford (June 27, 1871 – January 20, 1959) was an American medical doctor, known as a "pioneering leader" in the use of physical therapy for rehabilitation. Early life and education Stella Stevens Bradford was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the eldest child of Amory Howe Bradford and Julia Stevens Bradford. Her father and her brother, Arthur Howe Bradford, were Congregational clergymen. Her aunt, Cornelia Foster Bradford, was a social worker and educator in New Jersey. Her nephew, also named Amory Howe Bradford, was vice president of ''The New York Times''. The Bradfords were descended from William Bradford, governor of Plymouth Colony. Bradford earned a bachelor's degree at Smith College in 1893, where she was the first president of the Smith College Association of Christian Work. She further studies of sociology at New York University and German (with special permission) at the University of Göttingen, and earned her medical degree at Cornell University M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stacey Bradford
Stacey Bradford is an American financial journalist, author, and commentator. She is the author of ''The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents'', and writes the Family Finance blog on ''CBS MoneyWatch.com''. Previously, Stacey was an associate editor at SmartMoney.com. Early life and education Born and raised in Montville, New Jersey,Bradford, Stacey"What I Learned from The Real Housewives of New Jersey" July 30, 2010. Accessed February 23, 2011. "I have a confession: I can't stop reading about Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey. It isn't that I'm a reality show junkie. I'm fascinated because she lives in my hometown and has shattered any illusions I had about growing up in Montville Township." Bradford holds a BA from the University of Southern California, and MA in journalism from New York University. Career Bradford began her journalism career at Financial World, before moving to the Dow Jones/Hearst start-up SmartMoney.com in 1997, ris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siôn Bradford
Siôn Bradford (1706–1785) was a Welsh language poet, from Betws, Tir Iarll, Glamorgan, in south Wales. Although a minor poet himself he is important as the poetic teacher of Edward Williams (Iolo Morganwg Edward Williams, better known by his bardic name Iolo Morganwg (; 10 March 1747 – 18 December 1826), was a Welsh antiquarian, poet and collector.Jones, Mary (2004)"Edward Williams/Iolo Morganwg/Iolo Morgannwg" From ''Jones' Celtic Encyclopedi ...), and collaborated with him in his sometimes extravagant antiquarian researches. References *. Welsh-language poets 1706 births 1785 deaths {{Wales-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Lythgoe Bradford
Mary Lythgoe Bradford (October 24, 1930 – November 8, 2022) was an American editor and poet significant to Mormon literature. She was the editor of '' Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought'' from 1978 to 1983, edited ''Mormon Women Speak'' (1982), and was included on the "75 Significant Mormon Poets" list compiled by Gideon Burton and Sarah Jenkins. She was the first Mormon critic to engage on a scholarly level with the work of Virginia Sorensen and has written about other authors such as Lowell L. Bennion. Her work has appeared in many religious and regional magazines, journals, and anthologies. Life Bradford was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a B.A. and a M.A. from the University of Utah, where she taught English. She later taught English at Brigham Young University. She also taught writing briefly at American University in Washington, D.C. Bradford's book ''Leaving Home: Personal Essays'' won the 1998 Association for Mormon Letters personal essay award. Her book '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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