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Charles Godfrey (other)
Charles Godfrey may refer to: * Private Charles Godfrey, fictional character from British television comedy ''Dad's Army'' * Charles Godfrey (bandmaster) (1790–1863), English bandmaster, drummer, and bassoonist *Charles Godfrey (entertainer) (1851–1900), English music hall performer * Charles Godfrey (courtier) (1648–1714), British courtier and politician *Charles Godfrey (Australian cricketer) (1860–1940), Australian cricketer *Charles Godfrey (English cricketer) (1862–1941), former Sussex cricketer * Charles Godfrey (American football) (born 1985), American football safety *Charles Godfrey Gunther (1822–1885), Democratic mayor of New York * Charles Godfrey Leland (1824–1903), US humorist and folklorist * Charles Godfrey (physician) (1917–2022), Ontario politician, physician, and opponent of plans to build the Pickering Airport * Godfrey Webb (1914–2003) British author who wrote under the name Charles Godfrey. See also *Charles Godfray Sir Hugh Charles Jonatha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Charles Godfrey
Private Charles Godfrey MM is a fictional Home Guard platoon member, first portrayed by Arnold Ridley in the BBC television sitcom '' Dad's Army''. and in the 1971 ''Dad's Army'' film. He is retired and was previously a tailor for the Civil Service Stores or the Army & Navy Stores. Godfrey was a conscientious objector during the First World War, yet he did work as a stretcher bearer with the Royal Army Medical Corps and earned a Military Medal for taking the wounded off the battle field at the Battle of the Somme. This has earned him great respect among the platoon members and resulted in him being appointed as the First Aid supervisor. Ridley himself fought at the Battle of the Somme during the First World War. Personality Godfrey was born in 1871, and is a gentle, mild-mannered and kindly old gentleman, though more complex than at first evident. He is the only member of the platoon who has retired. In the episode " Branded" it is revealed that he was a conscientio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (bandmaster)
Charles Godfrey (November 22, 1790, Kingston-upon-Thames – Decemner 12, 1863, London) was an English bandmaster, drummer, and bassoonist. He began his career as a drummer in the band of the 1st Royal Surrey Militia. He then played in the band of the Coldstream Guards as a bassoonist The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuos .... He was appointed director of this band in 1825. He served in that position until 1834 when he was discharged from military duty, but continued to direct the group as a civilian musician. His son Fred Godfrey succeeded him as director of the Coldstream Guards band in 1863. In 1831 Godfrey was appointed musician-in-ordinary to King William IV. He was editor of the military band publication, '' Jullien’s Military Journal''. His other son was the ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (entertainer)
Charles Godfrey (born Paul Lacey, 26 April 1854 – May 1900), was an English music hall entertainer, described by Henry Chance Newton as "one of the most phenomenally successful artistes ever seen in the British music halls". Another writer described him as "a first-class actor with an outstandingly good baritone voice, plus a highly developed flair for the dramatic." Biography Born in Southwark, he was a waiter at the Surrey Theatre before becoming a stage actor in melodramas. His earliest success was a dramatic sketch, "On Guard" in 1880, written by Harry Adams. In this, Godfrey first sang a song, "Here Upon Guard Am I", about the Battle of Balaclava while dressed in full military uniform. After a break in which the theatre orchestra played "Rule, Britannia!", he returned to the stage in the guise of an elderly tramp, to deliver a monologue saying that he was no longer wanted by society, before dying in a snowstorm. Chance Newton said that "Godfrey's vigorous acting of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (courtier)
Colonel Charles Godfrey (1646 – 23 February 1714) was an English Army officer, courtier and Whig politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons for 22 years between 1689 and 1713. Early life Godfrey came from a recusant family, originating in Norfolk, and was the son of Francis Godfrey of Little Chelsea, Middlesex and his wife Anne née Blount. He was born on 6 November 1646 in Westminster, and was baptised on 26 November at Mapledurham, Oxfordshire. He joined the cavalry and was a captain in the Grenadier Guards in 1674. In 1678, he was lieutenant-colonel of Sir Thomas Slingsby's regiment and then captain-lieutenant of horse in the Duke of Monmouth's regiment. He became a major of horse in Lord Gerard's regiment in 1679. Godfrey married Arabella Churchill, former mistress of King James II, on 1 June 1680 at Holy Trinity Minories, London. He was thus brother-in-law of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and on course for preferment in the Royal H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (Australian Cricketer)
Charles George Godfrey (17 November 1860 – 27 March 1940) was an Australian cricketer. A right-handed batsman, he played in five first-class matches for South Australia South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ... between 1885 and 1889. References External links * * 1860 births 1940 deaths Australian cricketers South Australia cricketers Sportspeople from South Australia Cricketers from Adelaide {{Australia-cricket-bio-1860s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (English Cricketer)
Charles John Melville Godfrey (24 November 1862 — 28 September 1941) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He was born in Upper Clapton and died in Great Chesterford. Having represented Oxford University between 1882 and 1885, Godfrey played for Sussex in 1885, 1889, 1890 and 1892. Godfrey played in four matches in 1889. The following season saw the inaugural County Championship campaign, in which Godfrey played four games, and achieved his best bowling, a return of five wickets for 22 runs in the match against Yorkshire. Having sat out of the 1891 season, he made a single, final first-class appearance in 1892, also against Yorkshire. Godfrey was educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford Magdalen College School (MCS) is a public school (English independent day school) in Oxford, England, for boys aged seven to eighteen and for girls in the sixth form. It was founded by William Waynflete about 1480 as part of Magdalen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (American Football)
Charles Marquise Godfrey (born November 15, 1985) is a former American football free safety. He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. College career At the University of Iowa Godfrey appeared in 47 contest with 28 starts, 25 coming at corner back 2 at strong safety and 1 at free safety. During his career he recorded 193 tackles and seven interceptions. In his junior season, he recorded 83 tackles and two interceptions. As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles and five interceptions. Professional career 2008 NFL Draft Despite spending most of his time at cornerback, he was described as a physical hitter that likes to provide run support, and may be better suited at safety. Carolina Panthers Godfrey was selected with the fourth pick in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. The Panthers previously acquired the pick from the New York Jets along with a 5th round pick that was used to select Gary Barnidge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey Gunther
Charles Godfrey Gunther (April 7, 1822 – January 22, 1885) was a Democratic Mayor of New York City from 1864 until 1866. Early life Gunther was born in New York on April 7, 1822, into a family of recent immigrants from Germany. '''', December 19, 1863, at 813. His father, Christian G. Gunther, was a wealthy fur merchant, and Gunther would eventually join the family business. Gunther was also a for many years. Political career Gunther was active i ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey Leland
Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 – March 20, 1903) was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe. Leland worked in journalism, travelled extensively, and became interested in folklore and folk linguistics. He published books and articles on American and European languages and folk traditions. He worked in a wide variety of trades, achieved recognition as the author of the comic ''Hans Breitmann’s Ballads'', and fought in two conflicts. He wrote '' Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches'', which became a primary source text for Neopaganism half a century later. Early life Leland was born to Charles Leland, a commission merchant, and Charlotte Godfrey on 15 August 1824 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother was a protegee of Hannah Adams, the first American woman to write professionally. Leland believed he was descended from John Leland, among other illustrious antiquaries. Leland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Godfrey (physician)
Charles Morris Godfrey (September 24, 1917 – July 24, 2022) was an American-born Canadian physician, professor and politician in Durham Region. He served as an Ontario New Democratic Party Member of Provincial Parliament for two years in the Ontario legislature, but he is best known for having led the protests against the proposed Pickering International Airport in the 1970s, which forced the federal government to mothball the project."Pickering foe ready to scramble again 'I thought we scotched that snake'" by Tony Wong, ''Toronto Star'', February 5, 1989 Background Godfrey was born on September 24, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but his family moved to Toronto when he was seven months old. His father was a physiotherapist who encouraged Godfrey to study medicine. He served in the Canadian military for five and a half years during World War II and qualified as a physiotherapist while serving. After the war, he enrolled at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godfrey Webb
Godfrey Edward Charles Webb (30 June 1914 – October 2003) was a British author, and member of the Souls. He wrote under the names Norman England, and Charles Godfrey. Webb was born in London in 1914, and educated at Poole Grammar School. He married Muriel Sybil Bath. He worked in the Civil Service for Ordnance Survey , nativename_a = , nativename_r = , logo = Ordnance Survey 2015 Logo.svg , logo_width = 240px , logo_caption = , seal = , seal_width = , seal_caption = , picture = , picture_width = , picture_caption = , formed = , preceding1 = , di .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Webb, Godfrey 1914 births 2003 deaths British writers People educated at Poole Grammar School 20th-century British civil servants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
