David Read (other)

	David Read (other) David Read is the name of: * David Charles Read (1790–1851), English painter and etcher * David Breakenridge Read (1823–1904), Canadian lawyer, educator, author and mayor of Toronto * David William Lister Read (1922–2015), author * David Read (footballer) (born 1941), footballer for Chester City * David Read (botanist), British professor of plant science * David H. C. Read (1910–2001), Scottish Presbyterian clergyman and author See also * David Reed (other) * David Reid (other) David Reid may refer to: Sport David Reid (footballer, born 1897) (1897–1963), Scottish footballer David Reid (Hibernian footballer), Scottish footballer David Reid (boxer) (born 1973), American boxer David Reid (curler) (born 1987), Scot ... {{human name disambiguation, Read, David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	David Charles Read David Charles Read (1790–1851) was an English painter and etcher. Life Born at Boldre, near Lymington, Hampshire, on 1 March 1790, Read went to London at an early age, and worked under John Scott (engraver), John Scott the engraver; but, in poor health, he returned to the country. In January 1820, Read settled at Salisbury, where he lived in the Cathedral close until 1845. He found employment as a drawing-master, and spent his spare time in sketching in pencil, water-colour, and oils. On leaving Salisbury in 1845, Read spent more than a year in Italy. His health became seriously impaired towards the end of 1849, and he died at his residence, 24 Bedford Place, Kensington, London, on 28 May 1851. Works In early days, Read engraved plates for a ''Pilgrim's Progress'' published by William Sharp at Romsey (1816–17), and other works. He worked mainly in the open air. In 1826, he began etching, and produced plates to 1844: the total number of his etchings is 237. Sixteen of those ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	David Breakenridge Read David Breakenridge Read (13 June 1823 – 11 May 1904) was a Canadians, Canadian lawyer, educator, author, and Mayor of Toronto in 1858. Read was Mayor of Toronto from November 11, 1858 to December 31, 1858. He served a mere 50 days, thus making him the shortest-serving Mayor of that city. Born in Merrickville, Ontario, Merrickville, Ontario, the sixth child of John Landon Read [1789-??] and Janet Breakenridge [1795-1832]. Read was educated in Brockville, Ontario, Brockville, and, at the age of thirteen, was accepted into Toronto's Upper Canada College. Four years later, 1840, he was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada. Read began his law articles while working for George Sherwood in Brockville. His studies were finished with John Ross in Belleville and then John Willoughby Crawford in Toronto. Read was admitted into the bar in 1845. He then began a law practice which became successful. In 1845 he served as Barrister at Law. He married Emily Ballard, born 1827, daughter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	David William Lister Read David William Lister Read (23 April 1922 – 2 July 2015) was an author of autobiographical works which reveal a profound knowledge of Maasai history. He lived the life of a "white Maasai" and could speak their language before his own native English. Born in Nairobi, Read spent his formative years in what is now Tanzania, a country to which he would always return. Read spent his final years in Momella near Arusha in northern Tanzania, where he continued to work on his writing until his death. Biography Read was born to British parents in Kenya, on 23 April 1922 according to the author's website, 1921 according to the biographical note in ''Waters of the Sanjan''. Left on her own with young David, his mother eventually sought a living in Maasailand when Read was seven, there she ran a small hotel and traded with the Maasai. Read spent his next seven years of childhood here, during which time his playmates were the Maasai children. Maasai became his first language, followed by Sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	David Read (footballer) David Peter Read (born 15 January 1941) is an English footballer, who played as a winger in the Football League for Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca .... References Chester City F.C. players Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Men's association football wingers English Football League players Living people 1941 births Footballers from Stafford English men's footballers {{England-footy-midfielder-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	David Read (botanist) Sir David Read Fellow of the Royal Society, FRS is Emeritus Professor of Botany, Plant Science in the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at University of Sheffield. His first degree and PhD came from University of Hull, the latter in 1963. He also serves on the Rothamsted Research Board of Directors Read's research focuses on plant and fungal physiology and ecology, particularly the biology of Mycorrhizas, root-fungus symbioses. Honours and awards Read was elected a Royal Society, Fellow of the Royal Society in 1990 and was formerly its Vice President and Biological Secretary until 2008 when he was succeeded by Jean Thomas (academic), Professor Dame Jean Thomas. He was the 2002 recipient of the Kempe Award for Distinguished Ecologists. He was knighted in 2007. The same year, he was made honorary doctor at Lund University. References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people British botanists Fellows of the Royal Society Knights Bachelor People educated at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	David H 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 Reed (other) David Reed may refer to: Entertainment * David Vern Reed (1924–1989), American comics writer * David E. Reed (1927–1990), ''Reader's Digest'' editor * David Reed (artist) (born 1946), American artist * David Jay Reed (born 1950), artist * David Reed (comedian) (born 1982), British actor and comedian * Dave Reed, member of trance group Tritonal Politics * David C. Reed (1847–1938), mayor of San Diego, California * David A. Reed (1880–1953), U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1923–1935 * Dave L. Reed (born 1978), member of the Pennsylvania State House * David Reed (politician) (1945–2017), British Labour Party Member of Parliament, 1970–1974 Religion * David Reed (bishop) (1927–2023), American Episcopal bishop * David M. Reed (born 1957), American bishop Sports * David Reed (American football) (born 1987), American football player * David Reed (soccer) (born 1988), American soccer player Other * David Reed (pioneer), American pioneer * David P. Reed (born 1952), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]