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David Fraser (voice Actor)
David Fraser may refer to: * David Fraser (bowls) (1878–?), Scottish lawn bowler * David Kennedy Fraser (1888–1962), Scottish psychologist, educator and amateur mathematician * David Fraser (British Army officer) (1920–2012), British general and author * David W. Fraser (born 1944), Swarthmore College president, epidemiologist and nonprofit leader * David Fraser (military officer) (fl. 1980–2011), Canadian general * David B. Fraser (fl. 2015), screenwriter and winner of the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards, 2015 Canadian Screen Awards for ''The Captive'' {{hndis, Fraser, David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Fraser (bowls)
David Fraser (1878–?), was a Scottish international lawn bowls player who competed in the 1930 British Empire Games. Bowls career At the 1930 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the rinks (fours) event with John Orr (bowls, born 1870), John Orr, William Campbell (bowls), William Campbell and Canadian Tom Chambers who joined the team following the death of original team member J Kennedy. Personal life He lived in St Andrews, Fife. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Fraser, David Scottish male bowls players Bowls players at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Scotland Commonwealth Games medallists in lawn bowls 1878 births Year of death missing Medallists at the 1930 British Empire Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Kennedy Fraser
David Kennedy Fraser FRSE FEIS (10 February 1888 – 26 August 1962) was a Scottish psychologist, educator and amateur mathematician. He was an author of several books looking at the education of the handicapped and was closely associated with the Scottish Association for Mental Health. He campaigned vigorously for the rights of handicapped persons. He was the grandson of the celebrated Scottish singer David Kennedy (singer), David Kennedy and was named in his honour. Life Fraser was born on 10 February 1888 in Edinburgh the son of the celebrated singer Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, Marjory Kennedy (1857-1930) and Alexander Yule Fraser FRSE (1850-1890), a maths teacher at George Watson's College. His father died when he was two years old. His mother raised Fraser at their home, 5 Mayfield Road in south Edinburgh, together with his grandmother, two aunts and a sister, an all-female environment. Together with Andrew Jeffrey Gunion Barclay, Andrew J G Barclay his father had founded the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Fraser (British Army Officer)
General Sir David William Fraser, (30 December 1920 – 15 July 2012) was a senior British Army officer who served as Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies from 1978 until his retirement from military service in 1980. He was also a prolific author, publishing over 20 books mostly focused on the history of the Second World War. Early life Fraser was born on 30 December 1920. He was the son of Brigadier William Fraser, the younger son of the 19th Lord Saltoun, and Pamela Maude, widow of Billy Congreve a Victoria Cross recipient and daughter of actors Cyril Maude and Winifred Emery. He was educated at Eton College.Debrett's People of Today 1994 He left school to join the British Army but was refused. Instead, in January 1940, he matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford. Military career While studying at the University of Oxford, Fraser joined the Home Defence Force. In October 1940, he was training at the Guards' Depot in Caterham, Surrey. He was streamlined duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David W
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] |
David Fraser (military Officer)
David Allison Fraser is a retired Canadian Forces officer who served as a major-general in Land Force Command. The country’s first general officer to command American troops in combat since the Second World War, Fraser's most noteworthy role was as brigadier-general during Operation Medusa, which took place in Afghanistan from September 1–17, 2006 as part of NATO’s coalition efforts in the region. Since retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2011 after 32 years of service, Fraser has worked in the private sector, currently serving as president of AEGIS Six Corporation. In May 2018, he released Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban, which he co-authored with Brian Hanington. The book recounts his experience as commander of NATO forces in this battle, detailing the preparation, execution and aftermath of the conflict. Education Fraser studied political science and psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, graduating in 1980 with ... [...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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