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David Hughes (hurdler)
David Hughes may refer to: Arts *Dave Hughes (producer), American television producer and editor *David Hughes (illustrator), British illustrator *Dave Hughes (born 1970), Australian comedian * David Hughes (Emmerdale), fictional character in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' Literature * David Hughes (Eos Iâl) (1794–1862), Welsh poet and publisher *David Hughes (illustrator), English artist and illustrator *David Hughes (novelist) (1930–2005), British novelist Music *David Hughes (bass player) (born 1971), Swedish musician *David Hughes, British folk singer-songwriter and guitarist *David Hughes (musician) (born 1960), English keyboardist *David Hughes (tenor) (1925–1972), English singer *Dave Hughes (musician) (born 1981), American musician Science *David Hughes (astronomer) (1941–2022), English astronomer specialising in comets ** 4205 David Hughes, an asteroid *David Edward Hughes (1831–1900), British-born inventor, known for the microphone, and later, American acad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Hughes (producer)
Dave Hughes is an American television producer and video editor, editor, currently employed at Williams Street as well the founder of his production studio, Million Monkeys Inc. Hughes previously worked as a video editor while at MTV Animation, working on series such as ''Beavis and Butt-head'', ''Celebrity Deathmatch'' and ''Cartoon Sushi'', before meeting with coworker Matt Harrigan to work on ''Space Ghost Coast to Coast'' in Los Angeles. He has worked on several Adult Swim series, and is the creator of his own show for the network, ''Off the Air (TV series), Off the Air''. Early life Hughes had been interested in animation in general as a child, experimenting with computers, stop motion and videography. In high school, he and several friends signed up for television production Course (education), course, where he found "that it could maybe be more than a hobby." Afterwards, he attended Ithaca College to study television and radio. There, he produced a local TV show and a radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (Somerset Cricketer)
David Garfield Hughes (born 21 May 1934 at Taunton, Somerset), played one first-class cricket, first-class cricket match for Somerset County Cricket Club, Somerset in 1955. Hughes was a right-handed lower-order batsman and a wicketkeeper, and his single match for Somerset's first team came about because of the (rare) unavailability of the regular wicketkeeper of the 1950s, Harold Stephenson. In the match against Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Nottinghamshire at County Ground, Taunton, he took one catch and made one stumping, and contributed two runs to Somerset's second innings after not batting in the first. Hughes played for Somerset's second eleven in the Minor Counties and the Second Eleven Championship over many years, with his final appearance for the side in 1977. He also played Minor Counties cricket for Wiltshire County Cricket Club, Wiltshire in the 1960s. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hughes, David 1934 births English cricketers Somerset cric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (railroad Executive)
David J. Hughes is an American railroad executive. Hughes has worked in the railroad industry for more than 30 years and was a member of Amtrak's senior management since 2002, serving as the company's Chief Engineer under President David L. Gunn. The decision by Amtrak's Board of Directors to fire Gunn on November 9, 2005, saw Hughes named the interim President and Chief Executive Officer until a permanent replacement could be recruited. Hughes was replaced by Alexander Kummant on August 29, 2006. See also * List of railroad executives References 11/15/05 - Testimony of David Hughes before the Subcommittee on Railroads of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Amtrak presidents 21st-century American railroad executives {{US-rail-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (RAF Officer)
Captain David James Hughes (born 16 April 1899, date of death unknown) was a British First World War flying ace credited with five aerial victories. Military service Hughes was commissioned into the Royal Flying Corps as a temporary second lieutenant (on probation) on the General List on 12 August 1917, and was confirmed in his rank on 30 October. After completing his pilot's training, Hughes became an instructor for a while. He was then assigned to No. 3 Squadron to fly a Sopwith Camel. He ran up a total of two enemy aircraft destroyed, two driven down out of control, and one captured, between 8 August and 23 October 1918.Shores ''et.al.'' (1990), p. 203. His award of the Distinguished Flying Cross was gazetted A gazette is an official journal, a newspaper of record, or simply a newspaper. In English and French speaking countries, newspaper publishers have applied the name ''Gazette'' since the 17th century; today, numerous weekly and daily newspapers ... in November 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (priest)
David Hughes (1785 – 11 April 1850) was a Welsh Anglican priest and writer. Life Hughes was born in 1785. He went to school in Ystrad Meurig, Wales before attending Jesus College, Oxford, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1806 and a Master of Arts degree in 1809. During his time at Oxford, he worked for the Oxford University Press, making corrections for the revised edition of the Welsh Bible that the Press published in 1809. He was ordained and, in 1808, was given a position in the parish of Hirnant, near Llangynog in Montgomeryshire. It appears that he never resided in the parish. He was a public examiner for the University of Oxford , mottoeng = The Lord is my light , established = , endowment = £6.1 billion (including colleges) (2019) , budget = £2.145 billion (2019–20) , chancellor ... for 1810 to 1811, and was reputed to be a distinguished scholar and pio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (English Academic)
David Hughes (1753 – 7 March 1817) was a Welsh clergyman and academic, who served as Principal of Jesus College, Oxford. Hughes was the son of John Hughes of Llanrwst, Denbighshire, and his wife Elizabeth. He was baptised in Llanrwst on 9 May 1753. He matriculated at Jesus College, Oxford in 1770, aged 16, graduating BA in 1773, MA in 1776, BD in 1783, DD in 1790. He became a Fellow of Jesus College in 1774. In the church, Hughes held the following livings: * Rector of Besselsleigh, Berkshire ow in Oxfordshire(1783–1817) * Rector of Llanddoged, Denbighshire (1783–89) * Rector of Yelford, Oxfordshire (1789–1806) Hughes was elected Principal of Jesus College in 1802. He also served as a University Examiner. He donated £105 to the college in 1809 to increase the value of scholarships for those entering the college from South Wales and England, to reduce the disparity with scholarships for those from North Wales. Thomas Wynn, 1st Baron Newborough died in 1807. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (sailor)
David "Dave" Hughes (born January 22, 1978, in Ithaca, New York) is a US Olympian, multi-time World and national champion, and professional sailor. Hughes was a member of the 2020(21), 2016, and 2012 US Olympic Teams. He is best known for his accomplishments on the Olympic sailing circuit as both an athlete and coach. Hughes lives in Miami, FL. Sailing career Olympic classes He made his first mark on the Olympic scene with a win at the 2005 Kiel Week Regatta with Michael Anderson-Mitterling. David is a 4x National champion and 6x North American champion in the 470 class. He has won 5x World Cup Gold Medals and 3x European Championship medals (2018, 2016, 2015). Notable highlights include recent Gold Medals at the 2017, 2016, and 2013 Sailing World Cup Miami, 2015 Europeans Championships, 2015 Sailing World Cup Weymouth, as well as multiple medals in other Olympic World Championship He has also competed outside the olympic classes winning the 2016 Melges 24 World Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (hurler)
David Hughes (born 1967 in Banagher, County Offaly) is an Irish former sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St Rynagh's and was a member of the Offaly County Offaly (; ga, Contae Uíbh Fhailí) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Eastern and Midland Region and the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It was formerly known as King's County, in hono ... senior inter-county team from 1994 until 1997. References 1967 births Living people St Rynagh's hurlers Offaly inter-county hurlers Hurling goalkeepers {{Offaly-hurling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (footballer, Born 1978)
Robert David Hughes (born 1 February 1978) is a Welsh former footballer who played as a defender. He is currently a Professional Development Phase (U21) Coach with Manchester United after having held the position of Head of Academy Coaching at Cardiff City. Playing career Born in Wrexham, Hughes began his career at Aston Villa, where he played seven times during the 1996/97 season as a replacement for the injured Steve Staunton. He suffered with minor injuries over the next few years and made just one professional appearance in the following two years, playing in a 1–0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth on 28 March 1999 while on loan to League One side Carlisle United. Finding his chances at Villa Park limited on his return he joined Shrewsbury Town on a free transfer, making his debut in a 4–1 defeat to Exeter City. He spent two years as a regular first-team choice and, in February 2001, he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of £450,000, £225,000 of which was given to Aston Vil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (footballer, Born 1972)
David Robert Hughes (born 30 December 1972) is a Welsh football manager and former footballer. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably spent six seasons in the Premier League with Southampton. He also had spells with non-league sides Eastleigh and Sutton United. He briefly managed Eastleigh in a player/manager capacity whilst with the club. Playing career Southampton Hughes was born in St Albans and, after playing youth football with Weymouth, joined Southampton in March 1991, initially as a trainee. He signed a professional contract in August 1991, but did not make his first-team debut until 5 February 1994 (in a 2–1 defeat away to Oldham Athletic) shortly after the appointment of Alan Ball as Saints' manager. He was never a regular member of the first team squad and appeared more often as a substitute than a starter. In his nine years at The Dell he suffered an incredible catalogue of injuries including broken legs (twice), fractured ribs and back problems which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hughes (footballer, Born 1958)
David Thomas Hughes (19 March 1958 – September 2023) was an English footballer who made 87 appearances in the Football League playing for Aston Villa, Lincoln City and Scunthorpe United, before moving into non-league football with Worcester City. He played as a midfielder. Hughes died in September 2023, at the age of 65. Early life and career Hughes was born in Birmingham Birmingham ( ) is a city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England. It is the second-largest city in the United Kingdom with a population of 1.145 million in the city proper, 2.92 million in the West ... on 19 March 1985. After joining Villa as an apprentice in July 1974, Hughes graduated from the youth team to play his first game for the reserves against Derby County in December that year. Later on in Hughes' career, he spent the 1981/82 campaign with Scunthorpe United and finished his career with three years of non-League football for Worcester City. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Hughes (footballer)
Dave Hughes (born 16 February 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia serving as one of the second-tier regional semi-professional competitions which sit underneath the fully professional Australian Football League (AFL). It ... (VFL). Notes External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hughes, Dave Living people 1945 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) St Kilda Football Club players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |