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David Barker (artist) (born 1952), American her ...
David Barker may refer to: * David Barker Jr. (1797–1834), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire * David Barker (epidemiologist) (1938–2013), English physician and epidemiologist * David Barker (equestrian) (1935–2018), British Olympic equestrian * David Barker (zoologist) (1922–2009), British zoologist and neurologist * David Barker (cricketer) (born 1951), English cricketer * David E. Barker (1836–1914), state legislator in Arkansas * David R. Barker (born 1961), American author, academic and businessman * Dave Barker (born 1947), Jamaican singer * David Barker Stevenson (1801–1859), Canadian businessman * David B. Barker (1943–2022), British Olympic equestrian * David G. Barker David G. Barker (born January 6, 1952) is an American herpetologist specialized in pythons and rattlesnakes. Barker graduated in biology at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he additionally served as an instructor in the Department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Barker Jr
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Barker (epidemiologist)
David James Purslove Barker (29 June 1938 – 27 August 2013) was an English physician and epidemiologist and originator of the Barker Hypothesis Thrifty phenotype refers to the correlation between low birth weight of neonates and the increased risk of developing metabolic syndromes later in life, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Although early life undernutrition is th ... that foetal and early infant conditions have a permanent conditioning effect on the body's metabolism and chronic conditions later in life.Cooper C (2013David Barker 1938–2013 Nature 502(7471), 304.Pincock S (2013David Barker The Lancet 382(9899), 1170. He was born in London the son of Hugh Barker, an engineer, and Joye, a concert cellist. At Oundle School, he developed an interest in Natural History and was given special access to the biology classrooms to study his finds. The Natural History Museum later asked him to mount an expedition to collect plant specimens from the Icela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Barker (equestrian)
Charles David Barker (22 September 1935 – 7 October 2018) was a British equestrian. He competed in the team jumping event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held .... His cousin is David B. Barker. References External links * 1935 births 2018 deaths British male equestrians Olympic equestrians for Great Britain Equestrians at the 1960 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Yorkshire {{UK-equestrian-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Barker (zoologist)
David Barker (18 February 1922 – 7 January 2009) was a British zoologist and neurologist specialising in animal neuroanatomy. He was professor emeritus of zoology at the University of Durham and is honoured by the annual award of the David Barker Prize in Zoology. In February 1963, he published ''Zoology and Medical Research''. Barker studied anatomy at the University of Oxford from 1941 to 1943 under the tutelage of John Zachary Young. Until he died in January 2009, he lived in Durham with his wife, the author Pat Barker.Peter Kemp. 'Pat Barker's last battle?', ''The Sunday Times'', 1 July 2007. His daughter is the novelist Anna Ralph. His son is also married with children.Kennedy Fraser, 'Ghost Writer', ''The New Yorker'', 17 March 2008 Bibliography * ''Zoology and Medical Research'' (University of Durham, 1963) References 1922 births 2009 deaths 20th-century British zoologists British neurologists Academics of Durham University People educated at Bryan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Barker (cricketer)
Philip David Barker (born 22 September 1951) is an English former cricketer and field hockey player. In cricket, Barker was a right-handed batsman who bowled both left-arm medium pace and slow left-arm orthodox. He was born in Edmonton, Middlesex. Barker made his debut for Suffolk in the 1972 Minor Counties Championship against Buckinghamshire. In 1974, he made his only first-class appearance for Oxford University against Nottinghamshire. In this match, he scored 14 runs in the Oxford first-innings, before being dismissed by Bill Taylor. In their second-innings, he scored a single run before being dismissed by Barry Stead. He continued to play Minor counties cricket for Suffolk from 1972 to 1987, which included 63 Minor Counties Championship appearances and 6 MCCA Knockout Trophy matches. He made his List A debut against Derbyshire in the 1981 NatWest Trophy. He made 4 further List A appearances, the last of which came against Leicestershire in the 1988 Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David E
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the Kings of Israel and Judah, third king of the Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy), United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and Lyre, harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges David and Jonathan, a notably close friendship with Jonathan (1 Samuel), Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David R
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Barker
Dave Barker (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1947, Franklyn Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae and rocksteady singer who has made a string of solo albums along with recordings as a member of The Techniques and as half of the duo Dave and Ansell Collins. Biography Crooks was born in 1947 and raised by his grandmother and three uncles from the age of 4 after his mother emigrated to England in 1952 (his father emigrated to the United States before he was born).Katz, David (2000), ''People Funny Boy - The Genius of Lee "Scratch" Perry'', Payback Press, He was beaten by his uncles and teachers. He also had a stammer but began singing as a teenager, inspired by James Brown and Otis Redding, whom he heard on American radio stations. His first group was the Two Tones, formed with friends Brenton Matthews and Fathead, who recorded unsuccessfully for Duke Reid. Barker had a brief stint in Winston Riley's Techniques, singing alongside Riley and Bruce Ruffin, and formed a duo with Gle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Barker Stevenson
David Barker Stevenson (November 17, 1801 – March 3, 1859) was a businessman and politician in Canada West. He was born in Clinton, New York in 1801. After his father died, he moved to Hallowell Township in Upper Canada to work in his uncle's general store. After his uncle's death in 1833, he continued to operate the store in partnership with his aunt until 1848, when he formed a partnership with Thomas Nichol. In 1834, he became a magistrate in the Prince Edward District. He also sold timber, real estate and operated a distillery. In 1836, he became the president of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company in the Prince Edward District. He was a district councillor for the township from 1842 to 1849 and district warden from 1847 to 1849. In 1848, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Prince Edward; he was reelected in 1851 and 1854. He was also mayor of Picton in 1854. He supported John A. Macdonald in the assembly. He opposed representation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David B
David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music. Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust (character), Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman (song), Starma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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