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Cartwright (surname)
Cartwright is an English surname that originally means a maker of carts. Notable people with the surname include: * Al Cartwright (1917–2015), American sportswriter * Alan Cartwright (1945–2021), British musician * Alexander Cartwright (1820–1892), American engineer and supposed inventor of baseball * Angela Cartwright (born 1952), British-born American actress * Ann Cartwright (born 1925), British statistician and socio-medical researcher * Anthony Cartwright (cricketer) (1940–2023), New Zealand cricketer * Anthony Cartwright (writer) (born 1973), British novelist * Arnaud Cartwright Marts (1888–1970), American academic, president of Bucknell University (1935–1945) * Bec Cartwright (born 1983), Australian actress and singer * Ben Cartwright (other), multiple people * Bill Cartwright (born 1957), American basketball player * Bill Cartwright (other), several people * Brian Cartwright (born 1948), American lawyer and astrophysicist * Bryce Cartwrigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Cartwright
Albert Thomas Cartwright (June 20, 1917 – May 10, 2015) was an American Sports journalism, sportswriter. He spent 1947 to 1968, then 1971 to 1983, working with ''The News Journal'' and its predecessors, winning awards for his "A La Carte" columns. Sportswriting career He started his career at the age of 15, writing articles without pay for ''Reading Eagle, The Reading Times''. Following his graduation from Reading Senior High School, Reading High School (Pennsylvania) in 1935, Cartwright was hired by ''The Reading Times'' as a paid staff member. Cartwright worked with ''The Times'' until 1943, when he went to ''Dayton Daily News, The Dayton Herald'' as an assistant sports editor. He worked seven months with Dayton until entering the Navy in World War II. While in the Navy, he served in the public relations office at the United States Naval Training Center Bainbridge in Maryland. After sixteen months, he was discharged. He was subsequently hired by ''The Philadelphia Record'' i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol A
Carol may refer to: People with the name *Carol (given name) *Henri Carol (1910–1984), French composer and organist *Martine Carol (1920–1967), French film actress * Sue Carol (1906–1982), American actress and talent agent, wife of actor Alan Ladd Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Carol (music), a festive or religious song; historically also a dance ** Christmas carol, a song sung during Christmas * ''Carol'' (Carol Banawa album) (1997) * ''Carol'' (Chara album) (2009) * "Carol" (Chuck Berry song), a rock 'n roll song written and recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958 * Carol, a Japanese rock band that Eikichi Yazawa once belonged to *"The Carol", a song by Loona from '' HaSeul'' Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media * ''Carol'' (anime), an anime OVA featuring character designs by Yun Kouga * ''Carol'', the title of a 1952 novel by Patricia Highsmith better known as ''The Price of Salt'' * ''Carol'' (film), a 2015 British-American film starring Cate Blanchett and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairfax Leighton Cartwright
Sir Fairfax Leighton Cartwright (20 July 1857 – 9 January 1928) was a British author and diplomat who became ambassador to the Austro-Hungarian empire before World War I. Life Cartwright was the second son of William Cornwallis Cartwright MP for Oxfordshire and his wife Clementine Gaul. He became a diplomat and in the 1880s wrote verse tragedies and other works. From 1899 to 1902 he was secretary to the legation in Mexico and from August 1902 to 1905 secretary to the legation in Lisbon. He was councillor to the Madrid Embassy from 1905 to 1906. From 1906 to 1908 he occupied the combined posts of British Minister to Bavaria and Württemberg. In 1908 he was made Privy Councillor and he reached the pinnacle of his career as British Ambassador to Austria-Hungary where he remained until 1913. Cartwright tried with the help of the French ambassador, Philippe Crozier, to weaken Austria's dependence on Germany. In 1911 Austria-Hungary wanted to modernise their armed forces, and asked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairfax William Cartwright
Fairfax William Cartwright (14 May 1823 – 2 February 1881) was an academic, soldier and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1881. Cartwright was the eldest son of Lieutenant-General William Cartwright of Flore House, Weedon, Northamptonshire and his wife Mary Anne Jones, only daughter and heiress of Henry Jones. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford where he graduated B.A. in 1844, and subsequently became a Fellow of All Souls. He served in the Austrian Army for a while, and was later major in the 2nd Hussars British German Legion which was raised for service in the Crimean War. He was a J.P. and a Deputy Lieutenant of Northamptonshire. At the 1868 general election, Cartwright was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for South Northamptonshire South Northamptonshire was, from 1974 to 2021, a district in Northamptonshire, England. Its council was based in the town of Towcester, first established as a settlement in Roman Britain. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Cartwright
Foghat are an English rock band formed in London in 1971. The band is known for the use of electric slide guitar in its music. The band has achieved eight gold records, one platinum and one double platinum record, and despite several line-up changes, continue to record and perform. History 1970s The band initially featured Dave Peverett ("Lonesome Dave") on guitar and vocals, Tony Stevens on bass and Roger Earl on drums, after all three musicians left Savoy Brown in 1971. Rod Price, on guitar/slide guitar, joined after he left Black Cat Bones in December 1970. The new line-up was named "Foghat" (a nonsense word from a Scrabble-like game played by Peverett and his brother) in January 1971. There is a cartoon drawing on the back cover of the group's first album of a head wearing a foghat. Foghat relocated to the United States after signing a deal with Bearsville Records. Its debut album, ''Foghat'' (1972), was produced by Dave Edmunds and featured a cover of Willie Dixon's " I J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmund Cartwright
Edmund Cartwright (24 April 174330 October 1823) was an English inventor. He graduated from Oxford University and went on to invent the power loom. Married to local Elizabeth McMac at 19, he was the brother of Major John Cartwright, a political reformer and radical, and George Cartwright, explorer of Labrador. Early life Cartwright was taught at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield, University College, Oxford, and for an MA degree at Magdalen College, Oxford, (awarded 1766) where he was received a demyship and was elected a Fellow of the College. He became a clergyman of the Church of England. Cartwright began his career as a clergyman, becoming, in 1779, rector of Goadby Marwood, Leicestershire. In 1783, he was elected a prebendary at Lincoln Cathedral. During his time as a clergyman he published the poem ''Armine and Elvira'' in 1770, which was followed by ''The Prince of Peace'' in 1779. Although he became better-known as an inventor he was awarded the degree of DD i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward David Cartwright
Edward David Cartwright (15 July 1920 – 24 April 1997) was the tenth Suffragan Bishop of Southampton. Cartwright was educated at Lincoln Grammar School and Selwyn College, Cambridge. Ordained in 1944, he began his career with a curacy in Boston, Lincolnshire and was then Vicar of St Leonard's, Redfield, Bristol. After that he held further incumbencies at Olveston, Bishopston and Sparsholt and was then Archdeacon of Winchester before appointment to the episcopate, a post he held from 1984The Times ''The Times'' is a British daily national newspaper based in London. It began in 1785 under the title ''The Daily Universal Register'', adopting its current name on 1 January 1788. ''The Times'' and its sister paper ''The Sunday Times'' (fou ... Wednesday, May 09, 1984; pg. 16; Issue 61826; col G ''Church news New bishop appointed'' until 1989. References 1920 births Alumni of Selwyn College, Cambridge Archdeacons of Winchester (ancient) Bishops of Southam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Cartwright
Edward Charles "Jumbo" Cartwright (October 6, 1859 – September 3, 1933) was a professional first baseman in Major League Baseball in 1890 and from 1894 to 1897. He played for the St. Louis Browns of the American Association (19th century), American Association (predecessor of the current St. Louis Cardinals) and the Washington Senators (1891–99), Washington Senators of the National League. Cartwright is most famous for having seven Run batted in, RBI in one inning, accomplished with the Browns on September 23, 1890; his record would stand for 109 years until it was broken by Fernando Tatís of the Cardinals on April 23, 1999. Cartwright also Hitting for the cycle, hit for the cycle on September 30, 1895, while playing for the Senators against the Boston Beaneaters. __NOTOC__ See also * List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle References Further reading * External links , oRetrosheet * 1859 births 1933 deaths Baseball players from Pennsylva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Cartwright
Earl Cartwright was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives between 1956 and 1962. He was a distant cousin of Wilburn Cartwright and member of the Cartwright political family. He was a member of the Democratic Party. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cartwright, Earl Earl Earl () is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word ''eorl'', meaning "a man of noble birth or rank". The word is cognate with the Scandinavian form ''jarl'', and meant "chieftain", particular ... Democratic Party members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 20th-century members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deirdre Cartwright
Deirdre Cartwright (born 27 July 1958) is a British guitarist and composer. Cartwright was a member of Painted Lady, which later became known as Girlschool; she left to form another band, Tour De Force. In 1983 Cartwright provided the guitar tuition element of the BBC/PBS series '' Rockschool'' alongside bass guitarist Henry Thomas and drummer Geoff Nicholls. In 1989, along with Alison Rayner, she started a regular monthly night at the Vortex Jazz Club called ''Blow The Fuse''. Discography With ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet) * ''Short Stories '' (2019) * ''A Magic Life '' (2016) * ''August '' (2014) As leader * ''Emily Remembered '' (2011) * ''Tune Up Turn On Stretch Out'' (2008) * ''Dr Quantum Leaps'' (2005) * ''Precious Things'' (2002) * ''Play'' (1996) * ''Debut'' (1994) With The Guest Stars *''The Guest Stars'' - compilation Compilation may refer to: *In computer programming, the translation of source code into object code by a compiler **Compilation error **Compilation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Cartwright
Dave Cartwright (30 April 1943 – 8 August 2015) was a British singer, songwriter, guitarist and author. Born in Haslemere, Surrey, he grew up in Amblecote, West Midlands where, on lead guitar and vocal, he formed his first rock and roll group, The Crossfires, in 1959. He then joined the Kidderminster outfit The Clippers,''Get Your Kicks on the A456'' by John Combe p.17 before 'discovering' folk music in 1964. His subsequent folk club work and the signing of a deal with Transatlantic Records in 1970 enabled him to turn professional in 1971. He is best known for his 1970s solo albums and TV appearances on BBC daytime show, ''Pebble Mill at One'', and as a former music presenter on BBC Local Radio in the UK Midlands, where he hosted two shows, 'Rock'n'Roll-The Vintage Years' and 'Folkus', an acoustic showcase. Both shows ran for over 13 years. Later in life, he produced and issued his own recordings on his Luna label, from his home studio in Worcestershire, whilst still performing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Cartwright
Edward David Cartwright (15 July 1920 – 24 April 1997) was the tenth Suffragan Bishop of Southampton. Cartwright was educated at Lincoln Grammar School and Selwyn College, Cambridge. Ordained in 1944, he began his career with a curacy in Boston, Lincolnshire and was then Vicar of St Leonard's, Redfield, Bristol. After that he held further incumbencies at Olveston, Bishopston and Sparsholt and was then Archdeacon of Winchester before appointment to the episcopate, a post he held from 1984The Times ''The Times'' is a British daily national newspaper based in London. It began in 1785 under the title ''The Daily Universal Register'', adopting its current name on 1 January 1788. ''The Times'' and its sister paper ''The Sunday Times'' (fou ... Wednesday, May 09, 1984; pg. 16; Issue 61826; col G ''Church news New bishop appointed'' until 1989. References 1920 births Alumni of Selwyn College, Cambridge Archdeacons of Winchester (ancient) Bishops of Southam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
