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David Rees
David or Dai Rees may refer to: Entertainment * David Rees (author) (1936–1993), British children's author * Dave Rees (born 1969), American drummer for SNFU and Wheat Chiefs * David Rees (cartoonist) (born 1972), American cartoonist and television host Sports * Dai Rees (rugby, born c. 1885), Welsh rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s * Dai Rees (rugby, 1920s), Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and coached rugby league in the 1930s to the 1960s * Dai Rees (1913–1983), Welsh golfer * David Rees (British cross-country skier) (born 1940), British cross-country skier * David Rees (Canadian cross-country skier) (born 1943), Canadian cross-country skier * Dai Rees (rugby union, born 1964), Welsh rugby union footballer who played in the 2000s, and coached in the 2000s and 2010s * David Rees (rugby union, born 1974), English rugby union footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s Other * David Rees (Y Cynhyrfwr) (1801– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (mathematician)
David Rees FRS (29 May 1918 – 16 August 2013) was a British professor of pure mathematics at the University of Exeter, having been head of the Mathematics / Mathematical Sciences Department at Exeter from 1958–1983. During the Second World War, Rees was active on Enigma research in Hut 6 at Bletchley Park. Early life Rees was born in Abergavenny to David Rees (1881–), a corn merchant, and his wife Florence Gertrude (Gertie) née Powell (1884–1970), the 4th out of 5 children. Despite periods of ill health and absence, he successfully completed his early education at King Henry VIII Grammar School. Education and career Rees won a scholarship to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, supervised by Gordon Welchman and graduating in summer 1939. On completion of his education, he initially worked on semigroup theory; the Rees factor semigroup is named after him. He also characterised completely simple and completely 0-simple semigroups, in what is nowadays known as Rees's t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (author)
David Bartlett Rees (8 May 1936 – 22 May 1993) was an English author, lecturer and reviewer, known especially for children's and young adult fiction. For ''The Exeter Blitz'' he won the 1978 Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book by a British subject. Life David Rees was born in Surbiton in 1936. He attended King's College School, Wimbledon, and Queens' College, Cambridge, where he attained a BA in 1958 and an MA in 1961. He worked as a school teacher before becoming a lecturer at St. Luke's College, Exeter, in 1968. Ten years later he became lecturer in education when the college became a part of the University of Exeter. He remained at the University until 1984, when he began to write full-time. In 1986 he founded the publishing company Third House with fellow writer Peter Robins. His autobiography, ''Not For Your Hands'', was published in 1992. Rees died in London, 22 May 1993. He was afflicted with HIV/AIDS and had once ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (rugby Union, Born 1974)
David Rees (born 15 October 1974) is a former Bristol Rugby player, currently playing for Clifton, who gained 11 caps for England between 1997 and 1999, scoring three tries. Sale where he was first selected to play for England. Fourth cap on 6 December 1997 at Twickenham when facing legendary Jonah Lomu. With about 5 minutes gone, New Zealand won a penalty in their own 22. The All black fly-half Andrew Mehrtens kicked cross-field and found Rees on his right wing. Rees counter-attacked, chipped over the head of Lomu. He collected the ball, sidestepped round Zinzan Brooke's cover tackle and scored in the corner. The try sparked England on to a 23-9 half-time lead, though the All Blacks fought back in the second half with the match ending in a 26-26 draw. He also scored two tries against Wales in a 1998 Five Nations Championship game. In 1999 he moved to Bristol, and moved to Leeds Tykes in 2003 after Bristol were relegated. Later, in 2006, he moved to Newbury R.F.C. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rees (surname)
Rees ( ) is a very common Welsh name that traces back to the ancient Celts known as the Britons. The surname was first recorded in Carmarthenshire, and is derived from the personal name Rhys. Rhys is very common in Wales, and some parts of England. Rees is also a German surname. Notable individuals named Rees include the following: * Abraham Rees (1743–1825), compiler of ''Rees's Cyclopaedia'' and a botanist * Alan Rees, British Formula One driver * Albert E. Rees (1921–1992) American economist, presidential adviser, and Princeton provost. * Albert E. Rees (actor) 19th-century comic opera actor * Aneurin Rees (1858–1932), Wales rugby union international * Angharad Rees (1949–2012), British actress * Billy Rees (1924–1996), Welsh international footballer * Brinley Rees (1919–2004), British classicist * Celia Rees, British author * Clive Rees, Wales and British Lions rugby union international * Conway Rees (1870–1932), Welsh rugby union internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (organic Chemist)
David Charles Rees (born 1958) CChem FRSC FMedSci is a chemist recognised internationally for his innovative use of chemistry in drug discovery. He is Chief Scientific Officer of biotechnology company Astex Pharmaceuticals, which is located in Cambridge, UK. Career David joined Astex in 2003 to lead its chemistry team. He became Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) in 2017. In 2013, Astex was acquired for around USD $900 million and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Rees is associated with the discovery of three launched drugs: ribociclib (Astex- Novartis collaboration), erdafitinib Erdafitinib, sold under the brand name Balversa, is an anti-cancer medication. It is a small molecule inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) used for the treatment of cancer. FGFRs are a subset of tyrosine kinases which are unregul ... (Astex-Janssen collaboration) as well as the anaesthetic reversal agent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (politician)
David Rees is a Welsh Labour politician who has served as the Dirprwy Lywydd of the Senedd since 2021. He has served as the Member of the Senedd A Member of the Senedd (MS; plural: ''MSs''; cy, Aelodau o'r Senedd; , plural:) (AS)., group=la is a representative elected to the Senedd (Welsh Parliament; ). There are sixty members, with forty members chosen to represent individual Senedd ... (MS) for Aberavon since 2011. Early life David was educated at local infant, junior and comprehensive schools before moving on to Cardiff University where he gained an honours degree in Engineering and a post graduate teaching qualification. Upon completing his studies at University he bought a house in his home town and began a successful career in Education. He first worked as a teacher at Cynffig Comprehensive School in Kenfig Hill, then becoming a lecturer at Afan College before moving into Higher Education. Prior to becoming AM for Aberavon he was an Assistant Dean of Faculty at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dai Rees (biochemist)
Sir David Allan "Dai" Rees, FRS (28 April 1936 – 10 June 2021) was a British biochemist and science administrator who was chief executive of the Medical Research Council between 1987 and 1996. Early life and education Rees was born in Silloth, Cumberland but educated in Wales: he attended Hawarden Grammar School and received his BSc and PhD degrees in chemistry from University College of North Wales, Bangor. Career Rees was a lecturer in chemistry at the University of Edinburgh from 1960 until 1970, researching carbohydrate conformation and structure. He then joined Unilever, where he rose to become Principal Scientist. He left in 1982 to become director of the National Institute for Medical Research before serving as chief executive of the Medical Research Council from 1987 to 1996. He was president of the European Science Foundation between 1994 and 1999. Honours and awards Rees received a DSc degree from the University of Edinburgh in 1969. In 1970, Rees was awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (Y Cynhyrfwr)
The Reverend David Rees (14 November 1801– 31 March 1869) was a Welsh Congregational minister of Capel Als chapel Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, and an editor of a radical Welsh language Nonconformist periodical titled ''Y Diwygiwr'' (The Reformer). Known as 'Y Cynhyrfwr' ('The Agitator'), he held radical political views and opposed the relationship between the Established Church and the state. Early life Rees, son of Bernard and Anna Rees, was born and raised on the Gelli Lwyd farm in the parish of Trelech, Carmarthenshire. Whilst a child he worked on his family's farm as well as spending some time with the local blacksmith, as an apprentice. Rees did not have any formal education as a child but was instructed at the Sunday school and participated in Christian worship regularly at home with his family. In 1818 he became a member of Tre-lech Congregationalist church under the ministry of the Calvinistic minister Morgan Jones, and in 1822 with the aim of becoming a pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dai Rees (rugby Union, Born 1964)
David 'Dai' Rees (born 23 September 1964) is a Welsh former rugby union player. He attained four caps for the Wales B side, and was also a National Squad member in 1986. Rees played club rugby for Abercarn RFC, the South Glamorgan Institute, Swansea RFC, Newport RFC and Newbridge RFC. He later became player/coach at Cross Keys RFC and Head Coach after a knee injury forced his retirement. Rees was Assistant Coach to the Wales U21 side for the 2006–07 season was appointed Head Coach of the Wales Sevens team in October 2005. In May 2006, Rees was appointed as Head Coach to the newly created Wales U20 side, whilst continuing in his role as Wales Sevens Head Coach and assistant coach to the Newport Gwent Dragons. He was Head Coach with Newport RFC but gave up this role at the end of the 2005–2006 season to concentrate on his Dragons coaching duties. In July 2007 Rees relinquished his role of U20 Coach, to Patrick Horgan and was confirmed as the Wales Sevens Head Coach. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Rees
David Rees (born June 15, 1969 in Seattle, Washington) is an American-Canadian musician and television editor currently based in Montreal, Quebec. Rees played drums in the punk rock band SNFU and the alternative rock band Wheat Chiefs, and served for a time as the touring drum tech for Bad Religion. As an editor, he has worked on the television shows '' The L-Word'', '' The Dead Zone'' and '' Whistler''. Musical career Early years (1983–1990) As a teenager, Rees became involved in the punk rock scene in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, to which he had relocated from Seattle at age three. He joined the punk band Entirely Distorted, and the group gained notoriety after opening for the popular local skate punk band SNFU in 1985. Chris Walter. ''...What No One Else Wanted to Say''. Vancouver: GFY Press, 2012, pp. 114 Entirely Distorted remained active until 1987, when Rees and several other members formed the new group Broken Smile. Broken Smile recorded an unreleased alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (Canadian Cross-country Skier)
David Rees (born 25 February 1943) is a Canadian former cross-country skier who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics The 1968 Winter Olympics, officially known as the X Olympic Winter Games (french: Les Xes Jeux olympiques d'hiver), were a winter multi-sport event held from 6 to 18 February 1968 in Grenoble, France. Thirty-seven countries participated. Frenchm .... References 1943 births Living people Canadian male cross-country skiers Olympic cross-country skiers of Canada Cross-country skiers at the 1968 Winter Olympics {{Canada-crosscountry-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rees (British Cross-country Skier)
David Rees (born 29 December 1940) is a British cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 15 kilometre event at the 1964 Winter Olympics The 1964 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IX Olympic Winter Games (german: IX. Olympische Winterspiele) and commonly known as Innsbruck 1964 ( bar, Innschbruck 1964, label=Austro-Bavarian), was a winter multi-sport event which was celebr .... References 1940 births Living people British male cross-country skiers Olympic cross-country skiers of Great Britain Cross-country skiers at the 1964 Winter Olympics People from Ammanford Sportspeople from Carmarthenshire {{UK-crosscountry-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
