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Charles Parker (artist)
Charles or Charlie Parker may refer to: Politicians and administrators * Charles D. Parker (1827–1925), former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin * Charles H. Parker (1814–1890), Wisconsin legislator * Charles Parker (Australian politician) (1896–1956), New South Wales politician * Charles Parker (British politician), activist in the British National Party *Charles Parker (New Zealand politician) (1809–1898), New Zealand politician and carpenter *Charles Parker (Michigan politician) (1877–1934), member of the Michigan House of Representatives *Charlie Parker (Nova Scotia politician) (born 1951), NDP MLA for Pictou West in Nova Scotia, Canada *Charles Stuart Parker (1829–1909), British Member of Parliament for Perth, 1878–1892 * Charles William Parker (1912–1997), clergyman and politician in British Columbia, Canada Sportsmen *Charlie Parker (basketball) (born 1948), American basketball coach *Charlie Parker (cricketer) (1882–1959), English cricketer *Charlie Parker ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "free man". The Old English descendant of this word was '' Ċearl'' or ''Ċeorl'', as the name of King Cearl of Mercia, that disappeared after the Norman conquest of England. The name was notably borne by Charlemagne (Charles the Great), and was at the time Latinized as ''Karolus'' (as in ''Vita Karoli Magni''), later also as '' Carolus''. Some Germanic languages, for example Dutch and German, have retained the word in two separate senses. In the particular case of Dutch, ''Karel'' refers to the given name, whereas the noun ''kerel'' means "a bloke, fellow, man". Etymology The name's etymology is a Common Germanic noun ''*karilaz'' meaning "free man", which survives in English as churl (< Old English ''ċeorl''), which developed its de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Parker (producer)
Charles Parker (1919–1980) was a Bournemouth born, BBC Radio producer based in Birmingham from 1954-1972, who specialised in Documentary Radio and Theatre. In particular, he is remembered for his collaboration with Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger on the 1958-1963 series of Radio Ballads, which won an Italia Prize for Radio Documentary in 1960 and is seen as a landmark of study in oral history. He came to believe passionately in the value of the testimony of working people and the creative importance of the oral tradition and its relationship to folk music. This became the key to his work in radio, theatre and in his extensive teaching activities. He was a founder, writer, singer and actor with Banner Theatre in Birmingham from 1974-1980 and in 1966 established the Birmingham and Midland Folk Centre with Roy Palmer, Pam and Alan Bishop, Joan Smith, Olga Nicholls and other enthusiasts in the area. According to his frequent co-worker Philip Donnellan, Charles despised the fact he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Connolly (author)
John Connolly (born 31 May 1968) is an Irish writer who is best known for his series of novels starring private detective Charlie Parker. Biography Education and early career Connolly was educated at Synge Street CBS and graduated with a BA in English from Trinity College, Dublin, and a Masters in journalism from Dublin City University. Before becoming a full-time novelist, he worked as a journalist, a barman, a local government official, a waiter and a gofer at Harrods department store in London. Writing career After five years as a freelance journalist for ''The Irish Times'' newspaper, he became frustrated with the profession, and began to write his first novel, ''Every Dead Thing'', in his spare time (he continues to contribute articles to the paper, most frequently interviews with other established authors). ''Every Dead Thing'' introduced readers to the anti-hero Charlie Parker, a former police officer hunting the killer of his wife and daughter. It was nominated for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charley Parker
Cain Calamity King Calamity King (E. Davis Ester) is a superhero from the 30th century in the DC Universe. He first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #342 (March 1966), and was created by Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan. Within the context of the stories, Calamity King is a rejected member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Calamity King in other media The character appeared briefly in the ''Legion of Super Heroes'' episode "The Karate Kid", voiced by Alexander Polinsky. Calendar Girl Calendar Girl was a villain created by Paul Dini, a victim of ageism and a former supermodel who attacks while dressed up as various holiday girls from sexy pin-up calendars. The character was a female variation of pre-existing character Calendar Man, otherwise known as Julian Gregory Day. Calendar Man Calculator Canterbury Cricket The Canterbury Cricket, also known as Jeramey Chriqui, is a superhero appearing in DC Comics. The character first appeared in '' Flashpoint: The Canterbury Cricket'' # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Parker (detective)
Sergeant/Inspector/Chief Inspector Charles Parker is a fictional police detective who appears in several Lord Peter Wimsey stories by Dorothy L. Sayers, and later becomes Lord Peter's brother-in-law. Sayers works He is first introduced in ''Whose Body?'' as a Detective Inspector from Scotland Yard. In the next book, ''Clouds of Witness'', he is summoned to assist the local police in the North Riding of Yorkshire who are investigating the death of Captain Dennis Cathcart, the fiancé of Peter's sister, Lady Mary Wimsey, apparently at the hands of Wimsey's brother, the Duke of Denver. Parker first sees Lady Mary at the inquest into Cathcart. Travelling to Paris, where Cathcart had lived previously, he uncovers evidence which implicates Lady Mary in Cathcart's death – which makes Parker very depressed, since he is clearly in love with her. Lady Mary later confesses to killing Cathcart. Lord Peter, however, proves that Mary was lying to protect her secret lover Goyles, with whom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Edward Parker
Charles Edward Parker (1826-1890) was an American architect from Boston, Massachusetts. Life and career After growing up in Keene, New Hampshire, Parker moved to Boston in the 1840s, where he worked for architect Gridley J. F. Bryant. Around 1846, at the young age of 20, he established his own office. After several years of private practice, he joined the office of prominent architect Richard Bond (architect), Richard Bond as junior partner. The firm, Bond & Parker, existed from 1850 until 1853. He practiced alone for the rest of his career. He retired from active practice soon before his death in late 1890."50-52 Broad Street Landmark Designation Report" ''https://www.cityofboston.gov/''. 1985. Parker was the father of the noted composer Hora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Wolcott Parker
Charles Wolcott Parker (1862–1948) was a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1907 to 1947. He presided at the 1926 Hall–Mills murder trial and wrote a 1935 unanimous opinion upholding the Bruno Richard Hauptmann murder conviction. Charles W. Parker was born in Newark on October 22, 1862. He was the younger brother of U.S. Congressman Richard W. Parker and Army Major General James Parker. Charles Parker studied at the Pingry School and Phillips Exeter Academy before earning an A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1882. In 1885, he completed an A.M. degree at Princeton and received a LL.B. degree from Columbia Law School. Parker was a Republican. He served as judge for the New Jersey 2nd District, 1898–1903 and circuit judge from 1903 to 1907. He was appointed by Governor Edward C. Stokes as an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court in 1907, succeeding John Franklin Fort,"Appointment by Governor Stokes", ''Camden Courier-Post'' (September 26, 1907), p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English language, English and French language, French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic, Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "free man". The Old English descendant of this word was ''Churl, Ċearl'' or ''Ċeorl'', as the name of King Cearl of Mercia, that disappeared after the Norman conquest of England. The name was notably borne by Charlemagne (Charles the Great), and was at the time Latinisation of names, Latinized as ''Karolus'' (as in ''Vita Karoli Magni''), later also as ''Carolus (other), Carolus''. Some Germanic languages, for example Dutch language, Dutch and German language, German, have retained the word in two separate senses. In the particular case of Dutch, ''Karel'' refers to the given name, whereas the noun ''kerel'' means "a bloke, fellow, man". Etymology The name's etymology is a Common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Parker (VC)
Charles Edward Haydon Parker VC (10 March 1870 – 9 August 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details Parker was born in Woolwich to a William (a Crimean War veteran) and Louisa Parker. He was 30 years old, and a sergeant in 'Q' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC: On 31 March 1900 at Sanna's Post (aka Korn Spruit), South Africa, 'Q' and 'U' Batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery were ambushed with the loss of most of the baggage column and five guns of the leading battery. When the alarm was given, 'Q' Battery went into action 1150 yards from the spruit, until the order to retire was received, when Major Phipps-Hornby, commander of 'Q' Battery, ordered the guns and their limbers to be run back by hand to a safe pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Charles Parker, 5th Baronet
Admiral Sir Charles Christopher Parker, 5th Baronet (16 June 1792 – 13 March 1869) was a British naval officer, the son of Christopher Parker and Augusta Byron, and grandson of Admirals Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet and John Byron. He entered the Royal Navy in June 1804, aboard HMS ''Glory''. He followed his captain to ''Barfleur'', and in June 1805, went with his brother Peter to the sloop ''Weazel''. In March 1806, he went aboard ''Eagle'', and was engaged in active service off Italy. By 1809, he was aboard ''St George'', the flagship of Rear-Admiral Francis Pickmore in the Baltic Sea. He later served on the massive ''San Josef'' (captured at Cape St. Vincent in 1797) and from May 1810, aboard the frigate ''Unité''. Promoted lieutenant on 17 June 1811, he was badly injured not long afterwards in a fall from the quarterdeck, and was invalided out in August 1811 to recover. Parker was able to return to the service in early 1812, under his brother Peter in the frigate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Parker
Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies. Parker was an extremely brilliant virtuoso and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas into jazz, including rapid passing chords, new variants of altered chords, and chord substitutions. Primarily a player of the alto saxophone, Parker's tone ranged from clean and penetrating to sweet and somber. Parker acquired the nickname "Yardbird" early in his career on the road with Jay McShann. This, and the shortened form "Bird", continued to be used for the rest of his life, inspiring the titles of a number of Parker compositions, such as "Yardbird Suite", "Ornithology", "Bird Gets the Worm", and "Bird of Paradise". Parker was an icon for the hipster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Parker (Canadian Football)
Charles Ruffing Parker (born June 19, 1941) is an American-born Canadian football Canadian football () is a team sport, sport played in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide attempting to advance a pointed oval-shaped ball into the opposing team's sco ... player who played professionally for the Montreal Alouettes. References 1941 births Living people Montreal Alouettes players People from Greenville, Alabama Southern Miss Golden Eagles football players {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
