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Ernest Wright (other)
Ernest or Ernie Wright may refer to: *Ernest Vincent Wright (1872–1939), American author *Ernest M. Wright (born 1940), Irish-American biologist *Ernest Hunter Wright (1882–1968), professor of English at Columbia University *G. Ernest Wright (1909–1974), Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist *Ernest Wright (English cricketer) (1894–1977), English cricketer *Ernest Wright (New Zealand cricketer) (1867–1940), New Zealand cricketer *Ernest Wright (scissors maker) Manufacturer of handmade scissors, established 1902 in Sheffield, England. *Ernest Gerard Wright (1901–1981), Australian politician *Vic Wright (Ernest Victor Wright, 1909–1964), footballer who played for Liverpool and Rotherham United in the 1930s *Ernest Wright (footballer) (1908–1977), English footballer for Mansfield Town *Ernie Wright (footballer) (1912–?), English football inside forward of the 1930s, who played for Crewe and Oldham Athletic *Ernie Wright (1939–2007), American football playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Vincent Wright
Ernest Vincent Wright (1872October 7, 1939) was an American author known for his book '' Gadsby'', a 50,000-word novel which, except for the introduction and a note at the end, did not use the letter "e". Biography The biographical details of his life are unclear. A 2002 article in the ''Village Voice'' by Ed Park said he might have been English by birth but was more probably American. The article said he might have served in the navy and that he has been incorrectly called a graduate of MIT. The article says that he attended a vocational high school attached to MIT in 1888 but there is no record that he graduated. Park said rumors that Wright died within hours of ''Gadsby'' being published are untrue. In October 1930 Wright approached the ''Evening Independent'' newspaper and proposed it sponsor a blue lipogram writing competition, with $250 for the winner. In the letter, he boasted of the quality of ''Gadsby''. The newspaper declined his offer. A 2007 post on the ''Bookride' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest M
Ernest is a given name derived from Germanic word ''ernst'', meaning "serious". Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: People *Archduke Ernest of Austria (1553–1595), son of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor * Ernest, Margrave of Austria (1027–1075) *Ernest, Duke of Bavaria (1373–1438) *Ernest, Duke of Opava (c. 1415–1464) *Ernest, Margrave of Baden-Durlach (1482–1553) *Ernest, Landgrave of Hesse-Rheinfels (1623–1693) *Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1629–1698) *Ernest, Count of Stolberg-Ilsenburg (1650–1710) *Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover (1771–1851), son of King George III of Great Britain *Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818–1893), sovereign duke of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha *Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover (1845–1923) *Ernest, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal (1846–1925) *Ernest Augustus, Prince of Hanover (1914–1987) *Prince Ernst August of Hanover (born 1954) * Prince Ernst A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Hunter Wright
Ernest Hunter Wright (1882–1968) was a professor at Columbia University, a chairman of English Institute at Columbia (1942–1946), an author of many notable works, an editor-in-chief of Richards Cyclopedia for Juveniles. Dr Wright specialized in the 18th century, Shakespeare and Rousseau. Notable works * The Meaning of Rousseau * The Authorship of Timon of Athens Chess According to Jose Capablanca's "A Primer of Chess", Wright was an avid chess player. Capablanca gives Dr Wright credits for the book. Personal life Wright was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1882. Wright graduated from Columbia University Columbia University (also known as Columbia, and officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhatt ... in 1906 and received his Ph.D from the University in 1910. Dr. Wright died in 1968 and was buried in Fantinekill Cemetery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Wright (English Cricketer)
Ernest Vincent Wright MC (24 October 1894 – 16 December 1977) was an English cricketer. Wright was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Kettering, Northamptonshire. Wright served during World War I, by 1917 he was a temporary lieutenant, and in September of that year he was promoted to acting captain. By February 1918 he still held the simultaneous ranks of temporary lieutenant and acting captain in the Tank Corps. He was awarded the Military Cross, the citation for which appeared in '' The London Gazette'' in July 1918, and reads as follows: In February 1919, three months after the war was over, he relinquished his rank of temporary captain. Following the war, Wright made two first-class cricket appearances for Northamptonshire in 1919 against Warwickshire and Sussex, both at the County Ground, Northampton. He scored a total of two runs in these matches. He died at the town of his birth of 16 December 1977. His brothers Albert, Richard Richard is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Wright (New Zealand Cricketer)
Ernest Llewellyn Wright (10 November 1867 – 10 August 1940) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington between 1894 and 1901. He represented New Zealand as a wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being watchful of the batsman and ready to take a catch, stump the batsman out and run out a batsman when occasion arises. Th ... in one match in December 1896. References External links * 1867 births 1940 deaths New Zealand cricketers Pre-1930 New Zealand representative cricketers Auckland cricketers Canterbury cricketers Wellington cricketers Cricketers from Auckland {{NewZealand-cricket-bio-1860s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Wright (scissors Maker)
Ernest Wright is a traditional scissors manufacturer in Sheffield, England. The firm was established in 1902 by Ernest Wright Sr., the son of a local scissors-borer. Scissors and shears made by Ernest Wright are marketed to artisans, hobbyists and collectors. The brand's range includes Turton kitchen scissors, stork-shaped embroidery scissors, and shears for tailors and dressmakers. The scissors are manufactured at a small workshop on Broad Lane, Sheffield. Five generations of the Wright family ran the business until 2018, when owner Nick Wright died in tragic circumstances. The company went into receivership, but was saved from closure when two businessmen and admirers of the firm, Paul Jacobs and Jan-Bart Fanoy, purchased the assets of the company and rehired several of its staff. A short video documentary about the firm was published on YouTube by Business Insider ''Insider'', previously named ''Business Insider'' (''BI''), is an American financial and business news web ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Gerard Wright
Ernest Gerard "Ernie" Wright, (10 July 1901 – 16 January 1981) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch) for 29 years from 1943 to 1973 and also served as Chairman of Committees from 1953 to 1967. He also served as an Alderman An alderman is a member of a Municipal government, municipal assembly or council in many Jurisdiction, jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council membe ... on Newtown Municipal Council from 1944 to 1948, including from July to December as Mayor, being the last holder of that office before the council's amalgamation with the City of Sydney. References External linksErnest Gerard Wright – Sydney's Aldermen 1901 births 1981 deaths Mayors of Newtown Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council Australian Labor Party member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Wright
Ernest Victor Wright (24 January 1909 – 4 March 1964) was an English-born footballer who played as an inside forward in the 1920s and 1930s, notably with Rotherham United and Liverpool. He was the son of William Wright and Patience Wootton of Bloxwich, and a first cousin to Aston Villa player Charlie Athersmith. Career Wright began his career with hometown club Bloxwich Strollers. In 1929, Wright signed for Bristol City. After a short spell at Bristol City, Wright signed for Rotherham United. In 1930, Wright joined Sheffield Wednesday, where he made two league appearances. A year later, Wright re-signed for Rotherham United, playing for the club for three years. On 14 March 1934, Wright signed for Liverpool. He made his debut against Birmingham on 17 March 1934. His last appearance came on 10 April 1937, and in all he scored 33 times in his 85 games for the club. Following his spell at Liverpool, Wright joined Plymouth Argyle for a transfer fee of £1,000. In 1938, Wright signe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Wright (footballer)
Ernest William Wright (29 December 1907 – 1977) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Mansfield Town Mansfield Town Football Club is a professional association football, football club based in the town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. The team competes in , the fourth tier of the English football league system. Nicknamed 'The Stags', they .... References 1907 births 1977 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football defenders English Football League players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Footballers from Sheffield {{England-footy-defender-1900s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernie Wright (footballer)
Ernest Wright (born 1912, date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward in the 1930s. After brief spells in the Football League with Queens Park Rangers (1 game) and Crewe Alexandra (4 games), Wright moved to Chesterfield, and made his debut for them in Division Two on 18 April 1938 against Bradford Park Avenue Bradford (Park Avenue) Association Football Club is an association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The team compete in , at the sixth tier of the English football league system. The name derived from their former hom ..., although this was to be his only appearance for the club. Wright then moved to Oldham Athletic making almost 40 league appearances up to World War II. References 1912 births Year of death missing Association football inside forwards English Football League players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players Oldham Athletic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernie Wright
Ernest Henry Wright (November 6, 1939 – March 20, 2007) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 13 seasons, from 1960 to 1969 in the American Football League (AFL), and from 1970 to 1972 in the National Football League (NFL). Early life Wright was born on November 6, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio and attended Scott High School. He played football for Ohio State University and started on the Buckeyes' offensive line in 1958 and 1959. NFL career Wright was an original member of the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960. He was drafted in the 15th round (200th overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but he remained with the Chargers. Wright was a starter for the Chargers in their 51-10 victory over the Boston Patriots in the 1963 AFL Championship game. He was an AFL All-Star in 1961, 1963 and 1965. Chargers Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman called the tandem of Wright and Hall-of-Famer Ron Mix ''"''The best pair of offensive tackles in p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
