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Fairbank (surname)
Fairbank is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alfred John Fairbank (1895-1982), British calligrapher, type-designer *Calvin Fairbank (1816-1898), American abolitionist *Christopher Fairbank (born 1953), British actor *Herbert S. Fairbank, American engineer * Janet Fairbank (1903-1947), American operatic singer *Janet Ayer Fairbank (1878-1951), American author *John K. Fairbank (1907-1991), American; historian of China at Harvard U *N. K. Fairbank (1829-1903), American businessman *Richard Fairbank, American founder and CEO of Capital One * Samuel B. Fairbank (1822–1898), American evangelist and naturalist in India *Valerie Baker Fairbank (born 1949), American judge *William M. Fairbank William Martin Fairbank (24 February 1917 in Minneapolis – 30 September 1989 in Palo Alto) was an American physicist known in particular for his work on liquid helium. Career Fairbank was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and earned an AB from Wh ... (1917–1989), American p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred John Fairbank
Alfred John Fairbank CBE (12 July 1895 – 14 March 1982) was a British calligrapher, palaeographer and author on handwriting. Fairbank was a founding member of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators in 1921, and later became its honourable secretary. He was involved in the foundation of the Society for Italic Handwriting in 1952; his work and 1932 textbook ''A Handwriting Manual'' were influential on the italic script handwriting taught in British schools. His portrait was painted by Anna Hornby. For Penguin Books he wrote ''A Book of Scripts'', on writing systems used throughout the world. Fairbank was a civil servant who spent his professional career working at the Admiralty in London and Bath; he retired to Hove on the south coast and lectured at what is now the University of Brighton after his retirement. Fragments from medieval manuscripts collected by Alfred Fairbank are located at the Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham. Early life Alfred John Fairban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Fairbank
Calvin Fairbank (November 3, 1816 – October 12, 1898) was an American abolitionist and Methodist minister from New York state who was twice convicted in Kentucky of aiding the escape of slaves, and served a total of 19 years in the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Frankfort. Fairbank is believed to have aided the escape of 47 slaves. Pardoned in 1849 after four years of his first sentence, Fairbank returned to his Underground Railroad work. He was arrested in 1851 with the aid of the governor of Indiana, who was enforcing the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. Fairbank was convicted again in Kentucky and served the full sentence of 15 years. Early life Calvin Fairbank was born in 1816 in Pike, New York in what is now Wyoming County, New York, to Chester Fairbank and his wife; he grew up in an intensely religious family environment. It was also the period of the Second Great Awakening, and western New York was a center of evangelical activity. Listening to the stories told by two esca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Fairbank
Christopher Fairbank (born 4 October 1953) is an English film, stage and television actor. Career In 2010, he appeared as a detective in ''Five Daughters'', and as Alfred "Freddie" Lennon in the biopic ''Lennon Naked ''Lennon Naked'' is a 2010 television biographical film focusing on the life of John Lennon between 1967 and 1971. It stars Christopher Eccleston as John Lennon and was directed by Edmund Coulthard. The film was first broadcast on 23 June 2010 ...''. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fairbank, Christopher 1953 births English male film actors English male television actors English male video game actors English male voice actors Living people Male actors from Hertfordshire People educated at Kent College Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert S
Herbert may refer to: People Individuals * Herbert (musician), a pseudonym of Matthew Herbert Name * Herbert (given name) * Herbert (surname) Places Antarctica * Herbert Mountains, Coats Land * Herbert Sound, Graham Land Australia * Herbert, Northern Territory, a rural locality * Herbert, South Australia. former government town * Division of Herbert, an electoral district in Queensland * Herbert River, a river in Queensland * County of Herbert, a cadastral unit in South Australia Canada * Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada, a town * Herbert Road, St. Albert, Canada New Zealand * Herbert, New Zealand, a town * Mount Herbert (New Zealand) United States * Herbert, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Herbert, Michigan, a former settlement * Herbert Creek, a stream in South Dakota * Herbert Island, Alaska Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * Herbert (Disney character) * Herbert Pocket (''Great Expectations'' character), Pip's close friend and roommate in the Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Fairbank
Janet Fairbank (June 18, 1903 – September 25, 1947) was an American operatic singer. She was the Chicago-born daughter of novelist and suffragette Janet Ayer Fairbank and Kellogg Fairbank, the son of industrialist N. K. Fairbank and the niece of Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Margaret Ayer Barnes. A soprano, her debut in Chicago in 1931 was followed by a debut in Europe in 1932 and an initial appearance in opera (as Zerlina in Don Giovanni) in 1933. She appeared with the San Carlo Opera Company in Chicago in 1934 and with the Chicago Opera in 1934-35 and in 1940-41. She also appeared with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the Grant Park Orchestra, and other companies. She was also a patron of contemporary music, and provided encouragement and support to numerous recognized and aspiring composers including Virgil Thomson, David Diamond, Francis Poulenc, Benjamin Britten, Lou Harrison, Olivier Messiaen, Ned Rorem, Paul Bowles, Gottfried von Einem, and John Cage. Death Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Ayer Fairbank
Janet Fairbank ( Ayer; June 7, 1878 – December 28, 1951) was an American author and suffragette, socially and politically active in Chicago and a champion of progressive causes. Biography Janet Ayer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 7, 1878. She was the older sister of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Ayer Barnes. Fairbank attended the University of Chicago and in 1900 married the lawyer Kellogg Fairbank, the son of industrialist N. K. Fairbank. They had three children including the operatic singer Janet Fairbank (1903–1947). Fairbank published her first novel, ''Home'', in 1910. She wrote short stories, articles, and seven novels. She was active in politics; a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Illinois in 1924 and 1932, and a national committeewoman for the Illinois Democratic party from 1924 through 1928. Fairbank died in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Wauwatosa (; known informally as Tosa; originally Wau-wau-too-sa or Hart's Mill) is a city i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John K
John K may refer to: *John Kricfalusi Michael John Kricfalusi ( ; born September 9, 1955), known professionally as John K., is a Canadian illustrator, blogger, voice actor and former animator. He is the creator of the animated television series ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'', which was ..., Canadian animator and voice actor * John K (musician), American singer See also * John Kay (other) * John Kaye (other) * {{hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Fairbank
Richard Dana Fairbank (born September 18, 1950) is an American billionaire businessman who founded Capital One with Nigel Morris in 1988. He previously served on the board of directors of MasterCard International from 2004 through 2006. He is a member of the Stanford Business School advisory council, the Financial Services Roundtable, and the board of directors of the BITS Technology Forum. Fairbank has been awarded "Business Leader of the Year" by '' Washingtonian'', and placed on lists including Worth's list of the top 10 CEOs and "50 Best CEOs". Education Fairbank enrolled at Pomona College before transferring to Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University in 1972. He later earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1981, where he graduated first in his class. He also received the Excellence in Leadership award from Stanford University in 2006. Career While CEO of Capital One Financial in 2009, Fairb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel B
Samuel ''Šəmūʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Šămūʾēl''; ar, شموئيل or صموئيل '; el, Σαμουήλ ''Samouḗl''; la, Samūēl is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to his role in the Hebrew scriptures, Samuel is mentioned in Jewish rabbinical literature, in the Christian New Testament, and in the second chapter of the Quran (although Islamic texts do not mention him by name). He is also treated in the fifth through seventh books of ''Antiquities of the Jews'', written by the Jewish scholar Josephus in the first century. He is first called "the Seer" in 1 Samuel 9:9. Biblical account Family Samuel's mother was Hannah and his father was Elkanah. Elkanah lived at Ramathaim in the district of Zuph. His genealog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Baker Fairbank
Valerie Lynn Baker Fairbank (born June 25, 1949) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Early life and education Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fairbank received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1971, a Master of Arts from that institution in 1972, and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, in 1975. Career After being admitted to the State Bar of California in 1975, Fairbank entered private practice as an associate at the firm Overton, Lyman & Prince until 1977. From 1977 to 1980, she was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. She re-entered private practice as an associate for two years and a partner for four years at the firm Lillick, McHose & Charles from 1980 to 1986. Judicial service From 1986 to 1987, Fairbank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William M
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairbanks (surname)
Fairbanks is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Arthur Fairbanks (1864–1944), American art historian and administrator *Avard Fairbanks (1897–1987), American sculptor * Charles Rufus Fairbanks (1790–1841), Canadian lawyer, judge, entrepreneur and politician * Charles W. Fairbanks (1852–1918), American politician, Senator from Indiana, Vice President under President Theodore Roosevelt *Charles H. Fairbanks (1913–1984), American archaeologist and anthropologist * Chuck Fairbanks (1933–2013), American football coach *Cornelia Cole Fairbanks (1852–1913), American women's suffragist * Dana Fairbanks, fictional character in American TV drama ''The L Word'' * Douglas Fairbanks (1883–1939), American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer *Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (1909–2000), American actor and naval officer * Edward Fairbanks (1850–1924), Canadian merchant and politician * Erastus Fairbanks (1792–1864), American manufacturer and politician * Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
