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David Robertson (cyclist)
David or Dave Robertson may refer to: Politics *David Robertson (Canadian politician) (1841–1912), former MPP *David Robertson (British politician) (1890–1970), British politician; former conservative MP for Streatham and Caithness and Sutherland * David Robertson, 1st Baron Marjoribanks (1797–1873), Scottish stockbroker and politician *David B. Robertson, Michigan state senator *Dave Robertson (Massachusetts politician), state representative Sports * David Robertson (footballer, born 1900) (1900–1985), Scottish-American association footballer for Kilmarnock, Queen of the South, Brooklyn Wanderers, Bethlehem Steel & U.S. national team * David Robertson (footballer, born 1906) (1906–?), Scottish footballer with York City * David Robertson (footballer, born 1968), Scottish footballer with Aberdeen, Rangers and Scotland national team * David Robertson (footballer, born 1986), Scottish footballer with Dundee United, St Johnstone and Cowdenbeath *David Robertson (Australian foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (Canadian Politician)
David Robertson (July 9, 1841 – August 8, 1912) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He was born in Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West in 1841, the son of Alexander Robertson, a Scottish immigrant, and Nancy Moore, a native of New England. Robertson studied at McGill College and graduated with an M.D. in 1864. He first practised medicine in Nassagaweya before moving to Milton. Robertson was a captain in the local militia and raised a company of volunteers that served during the Fenian raids. He owned a large amount of real estate, including a large farm. In 1867, he married Jennie S. Morse. Political career He served four years as mayor of Milton and eight years as treasurer for the board of education. Henderson represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1883 as a Liberal Liberal or liberalism may refer to: Politics * a supporter of liberalism ** Liberalism by country * an adherent of a Liberal Party * Liberalism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Robertson (football Manager)
Dave Robertson (born 19 November 1973) is a football manager and coach who was most recently the manager of League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers until April 2017. Before this he was manager of Peterborough United. Early life and military career Robertson was born in Dagenham, London. He grew up as a West Ham United supporter, and aged six, was a mascot at a match against Preston North End, walking alongside Trevor Brooking. As a young boy, he played as a winger for Dagenham United, as well as the Barking & Dagenham District and Essex County teams. He had trials at several top clubs in London, with Chelsea being the last to take an interest. He had intended to try and win a youth team place at a Football League club before the age of 16, but ultimately, he did not sign a contract with any football team. Robertson joined the Royal Marines, for whom his father and grandfather also served. He earned the coveted green beret after completing the commando tests a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David C
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 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 Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of History of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Allan Robertson
David Allan Robertson (October 17, 1880 – July 15, 1961) was an American academic who served as the 5th president of Goucher College. He was also a professor at the University of Chicago in English and drama. Early life Robertson was born on October 17, 1880, to John Robertson and Christina Mitchell, both immigrants from Scotland. He was a member of the prominent Dawson family, which was associated with McGill University. After high school, he entered the University of Chicago, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors in 1902. Academic career During his graduate studies at the University of Chicago, Robertson served as an instructor in English. He eventually became a full professor in English and drama and also served in various roles in the university's administration. From 1918 to 1923, he was an administrator with the Association of American Universities, and from 1924 to 1930, Robertson was an assistant director with the American Council on Education. In 1930, Robertson was i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (writer)
David Alexander Robertson (born 12 January 1977) is an Indigenous Canadian author, public speaker, and two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Robertson is a member of the Norway House Cree Nation. He has published over 25 books across a variety of genres. His first novel, ''The Evolution of Alice,'' was published in 2014. Career Robertson's young adult and children's works are widely used in libraries and classrooms across Canada, especially his graphic novels. His works often grapple with hard and violent histories, including the residential school system in Canada. Robertson's graphic novels include the ''7 Generations'' series, the ''Tales From Big Spirit'' series, and ''Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story'', which tells the true story of a young Indigenous woman who was abducted and brutally murdered by four young men in 1971. Robertson has contributed to several anthologies, including ''Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings From t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (minister)
David Andrew Robertson (born May 1962) is a Scottish Presbyterian minister and religious commentator. Robertson was the minister of St Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland, from 1992 until 2019. He served as Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland between 2015-2016. Robertson is also a blogger, podcaster, and writer. He gained public attention following his critique of ''The God Delusion'' by Richard Dawkins and has since become a commentator on religious, social, and political affairs in Scotland, with an annual readership of over one million. Education Robertson graduated from both the University of Edinburgh with a degree in History, and from Free Church College (now Edinburgh Theological Seminary) with a degree in Theology, in 1983. Career Robertson had originally planned a career in politics, intending to stand for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in his home seat of Ross, Cromarty and Skye in the 1983 General Election. However, a failed bid to become Senior Pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (conductor)
David Eric Robertson (born July 19, 1958) is an American conductor. He was chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and was formerly music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2005 until 2018. He is Director of Orchestral Studies at Juilliard. Biography Early life Robertson was born and raised in Malibu, California, and grew up in a music-loving family. His father was a research scientist at Hughes Laboratory and his mother studied literature, but later had a career as a baker. In grade school, he played French horn and violin, and first conducted at age 12. He later studied horn, composition, and conducting as a college student at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Career After his college years, Robertson began to receive conducting offers in Europe and performed often in both symphonic and operatic repertoire. His early career lectured under the rubric of the U.S. Information Agency in the Middle East and around the world on the subject of music. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (broadcaster)
David Robertson (born 1965 in Dundee) is a Scottish former journalist and newsreader for Reporting Scotland from 2000-2008. Career Robertson's career began at Dundee radio station Radio Tay. He joined the BBC in the late 1980s, as a BBC reporter and correspondent, covering the Bosnian War from Sarajevo and reporting from the USA, Germany and Spain. He was also a presenter in the early days of BBC News 24 on the Breakfast show. 2000-2008, Robertson worked as a presenter on ''Reporting Scotland'', joining established presenters Jackie Bird and Sally Magnusson. Briefly during this period he also had a news quiz show on BBC Radio Scotland. On Friday 19 September 2008, he announced that he had been with the BBC for twenty years, presenting ''Reporting Scotland'' for eight, was honoured to have done so, and that this was his last appearance. It emerged that the BBC had ended his employment. Press reports claimed he sought a compensatory pay-off from BBC Scotland on the grounds that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (bookseller)
David Robertson (1795–1854) was a Scottish bookseller, now known for his publication of the early ''Whistle Binkie'' anthologies. Life The son of a farmer, Robertson was born in the parish of Kippen, Perthshire. He received an education in his native district, and in 1810 was apprenticed to William Turnbull, bookseller in Trongate, Glasgow. In 1821 appeared a pseudonymous work ''Three Nights in Perthshire'' by Percy Yorke Jr., written by Robertson's friend Thomas Atkinson. The pair had made a visit to Perthshire, the historical county: they went to the Trossachs, now in the Stirling council area, as is Kippen. The younger Atkinson, a Glaswegian, at this point was working for Brash & Reid, booksellers, where he had been an apprentice. The book is a fictionalised account of their visit to Loch Ard and the farm Ledard there, run by the Macfarlane family, who included Donald Macfarlan(e) MD of Ledard (died 1857). On the death of Turnbull in 1823, Robertson carried on the business ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson (architect)
David Robertson ARSA FRIBA (1834-1925) was a Scottish architect and artist. He was three times President of the Edinburgh Architectural Association. He was strongly linked to the United Presbyterian Church in Scotland and designed many new churches for them. Life He was born in 1834 at 12 Gilmore Place in Edinburgh’s West End, the son of D J Robertson, an accountant normally resident at 27 Clyde Street. His father became City Chamberlain around 1840. Young David was articled to the local architect David Cousin in 1850. In 1852 he entered the Trustees Academy on Picardy Place to train as a draughtsman. After further training in Liverpool he returned to Edinburgh to assist John Lessels before setting up his own practice in 1865 at 16 Picardy Place. In 1875, he moved to the larger and more prestigious address of 12 Queen Street. As an artist he began exhibiting at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1878 and served as President of the Edinburgh Arts Club. In the 1880s he was livin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson-Macdonald
Admiral David Robertson-Macdonald, 11th of Kinlochmoidart (6 August 1817 – 16 May 1910), also known as David Robertson, was a Scottish officer in the Royal Navy. He joined the Royal Navy as a volunteer, and saw service off the Portuguese and Spanish coast, in the West Indies and in the Mediterranean. Promoted to Lieutenant in August 1841, he served in HMS ''Hazard'' in the 1842 war with China, before the ship was posted to New Zealand. In August 1844, Lieutenant Robertson assumed the role of Acting Commander of HMS ''Hazard'', following the death of Commander Charles Bell, RN, at Kororāreka, New Zealand. At Kororāreka in the early morning of 11 March 1845, Commander Robertson, with a party of 45 sailors and marines, repulsed the first attack of the Battle of Kororāreka from Kawiti, Pumuka and their party of some 200 warriors, at Christ Church and along Matavia Pass. Missing presumed dead following the naval party's withdrawal to the stockade, he was later found conc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robertson MacDonald
Lieutenant-Colonel David Robertson Macdonald of Kinlochmoidart (1764–1845), born David Robertson, was a British Army officer linked to the history of Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon). Life He was born David Robertson on 29 September 1764, the son of the eminent Edinburgh historian and minister of Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, William Robertson, and his wife Mary Nisbet. His brothers included William Robertson and Lord Robertson. Trained in the military, he served in the British Army linked to the East India Company and raised the first Malay Regiment in Ceylon in 1796. He served as Deputy Adjutant General of Ceylon in the late 18th century. In 1802 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were John Playfair, Alexander Dirom, and Dr James Russell. In later life he lived at 24 Walker Street. Robertson Macdonald died on 7 September 1845. He is buried in the Robertson family vault in Greyfriars Kirkyard Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
