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Geoffrey Smith (sport Shooter)
Geoffrey Smith may refer to: * Geoffrey C. Smith (politician), member of the Ohio House of Representatives, 1999–2006 *Geoffrey C. Smith (sculptor) (born 1961), American sculptor and photographer * Geoffrey Johnson-Smith (1924–2010), Conservative politician in the United Kingdom *Geoffrey L. Smith (born 1955), scientist specialising in vaccinia virus poxvirus research *Geoffrey Smith (admiral) (born 1950), Australian Deputy Chief of Navy, 1999–2000 *Geoffrey Smith (filmmaker), maker of documentaries including ''The English Surgeon'' and ''Presumed Guilty'' *Geoffrey Smith (gardener) (1928–2009), English gardener, author, broadcaster *Geoffrey Smith (radio presenter) (born 1943), British based American radio presenter and writer *Geoffrey Smith (rugby league), rugby league footballer of the 1960s for Great Britain and for York *Geoffrey Smith (bishop), Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide from 2017 *Geoffrey Stuart Smith, Anglican bishop in North Kerala See also *Geoff Smith (disa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey C
Geoffrey, Geoffroy, Geoff, etc., may refer to: People * Geoffrey (name), including a list of people with the name * Geoffroy (surname), including a list of people with the name * Geoffrey of Monmouth (c. 1095–c. 1155), clergyman and one of the major figures in the development of British history * Geoffrey I of Anjou (died 987) * Geoffrey II of Anjou (died 1060) * Geoffrey III of Anjou (died 1096) * Geoffrey IV of Anjou (died 1106) * Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (1113–1151), father of King Henry II of England * Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany (1158–1186), one of Henry II's sons * Geoffrey, Archbishop of York (c. 1152–1212) * Geoffroy du Breuil of Vigeois, 12th century French chronicler * Geoffroy de Charney (died 1314), Preceptor of the Knights Templar * Geoffroy IV de la Tour Landry (c. 1320–1391), French nobleman and writer * Geoffrey the Baker (died c. 1360), English historian and chronicler * Geoffroy (musician) (born 1987), Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Johnson-Smith
Sir Geoffrey Johnson-Smith, (16 April 1924 – 11 August 2010) was a British Conservative politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1959 to 2001, with only a brief interruption in the 1960s. He was also a television presenter. Early life and career The son of an electrical engineer, he joined the Royal Artillery straight from Charterhouse School in 1942 and after the war was demobilised as a captain. At Lincoln College, Oxford, he read PPE. Contemporaries remembered him as Oxford's best-dressed socialist, though he always insisted he never joined the Labour Party. In his final year he and Robin Day took part in a debating tour of United States run by the English-Speaking Union. From Oxford he joined the British Information Services, serving in San Francisco, where he met his wife, Jeanne, an American doctor whom he married in 1951. He won a seat on London County Council in 1955, representing Putney, but lost it at the 1958 election. He was later a presenter of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey L
Geoffrey, Geoffroy, Geoff, etc., may refer to: People * Geoffrey (name), including a list of people with the name * Geoffroy (surname), including a list of people with the name * Geoffrey of Monmouth (c. 1095–c. 1155), clergyman and one of the major figures in the development of British history * Geoffrey I of Anjou (died 987) * Geoffrey II of Anjou (died 1060) * Geoffrey III of Anjou (died 1096) * Geoffrey IV of Anjou (died 1106) * Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (1113–1151), father of King Henry II of England * Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany (1158–1186), one of Henry II's sons * Geoffrey, Archbishop of York (c. 1152–1212) * Geoffroy du Breuil of Vigeois, 12th century French chronicler * Geoffroy de Charney (died 1314), Preceptor of the Knights Templar * Geoffroy IV de la Tour Landry (c. 1320–1391), French nobleman and writer * Geoffrey the Baker (died c. 1360), English historian and chronicler * Geoffroy (musician) (born 1987), Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Smith (admiral)
Rear Admiral Geoffrey Francis Smith (born 16 May 1950) is a retired officer of the Royal Australian Navy. After retiring from a 37-year naval career, Smith was appointed CEO of Sydney Ferries until his dismissal over allegations of misuse of his corporate credit card. Investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in 2009, Smith was found by the commission to have engaged in corrupt conduct. The case was referred to the Department of Public Prosecutions, and he was jailed for up to two years after pleading guilty before the District Court of New South Wales to one charge of cheating or defrauding Sydney Ferries. Naval career Smith was born in Sydney in 1950, and entered the Royal Australian Naval College in 1968. From January 1995 to July 1996, he was the commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer . In 1996, he became Director-General of Naval Policy and Warfare, and in 1997, Commandant of the ADF Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Williamtown. In 1999, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Smith (filmmaker)
Geoffrey Smith may refer to: * Geoffrey C. Smith (politician), member of the Ohio House of Representatives, 1999–2006 * Geoffrey C. Smith (sculptor) (born 1961), American sculptor and photographer *Geoffrey Johnson-Smith (1924–2010), Conservative politician in the United Kingdom * Geoffrey L. Smith (born 1955), scientist specialising in vaccinia virus poxvirus research * Geoffrey Smith (admiral) (born 1950), Australian Deputy Chief of Navy, 1999–2000 * Geoffrey Smith (filmmaker), maker of documentaries including ''The English Surgeon'' and ''Presumed Guilty'' *Geoffrey Smith (gardener) (1928–2009), English gardener, author, broadcaster * Geoffrey Smith (radio presenter) (born 1943), British based American radio presenter and writer * Geoffrey Smith (rugby league), rugby league footballer of the 1960s for Great Britain and for York *Geoffrey Smith (bishop) Geoffrey Martyn Smith (born 1958–59) is an Australian Anglican bishop who has served as the Anglican Archbishop of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The English Surgeon
''The English Surgeon'' is a documentary film that premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in 2007. It focuses on the work of Henry Marsh, a neurosurgeon from the UK, and his efforts to help desperately ill patients in Ukrainian hospitals. Henry Marsh first went to Kyiv, Ukraine in 1992 to give lectures, and was appalled when he saw the medical system there. He states he was treating patients with medical complications that had not been seen in the United Kingdom for more than 60 or 70 years. When he offered his help, he was told that it would be nothing more than “a drop of water in the ocean” unless he changed the whole health care system. Deciding to do what he could, he started to train local doctors in surgical procedures, bringing equipment from the UK and performing surgery without charge. Alongside Ukrainian colleague Dr Igor Kurilets, he treated many patients who had been told they had no hope of survival, despite the political issues that arose. The film was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Smith (gardener)
Geoffrey Denis Smith (23 March 1928 – 27 February 2009) was a professional gardener, broadcaster, writer and lecturer. He was the presenter of '' Gardeners World'' from 1980 to 1982 and a number of other BBC series in the early 80s including ''Geoffrey Smith's World of Flowers'', ''Mr Smith’s Flower Garden'', ''Mr Smith's Favourite Garden'' and ''Mr Smith’s Indoor Garden'' all of which were accompanied by books. Biography Smith was born at Barningham Park, Barningham, North Riding of Yorkshire (since 1974 in County Durham), where his father was head gardener. He was sent to board at Barnard Castle School but hated the restrictive life there. After leaving school he spent six years helping his father at Barningham Park. Smith trained at the Yorkshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture, which brought him the prize for best all-round student. At the age of 26, he was appointed Superintendent at the Northern Horticultural Society Gardens. He worked as the Superinten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Smith (radio Presenter)
Geoffrey Smith (born 1943, Michigan) is a British-based American radio presenter, author and former jazz percussionist. Smith was the regular presenter of BBC Radio 3's '' Jazz Record Requests'' for over twenty years and has also presented other programmes on the network. Biography Smith's father was a pianist who also played banjo in his local dance-band in Detroit. Smith's own active jazz career ended in 1969, discouraged by the rise of rock music. In 1973 he came to Britain to complete a PhD, where he began a new career as a freelance journalist and lecturer, contributing articles and reviews to '' Country Life'', ''New Society'' and ''The Spectator'' among others. He remains a regular contributor to ''Country Life'' and ''The Economist'', for whom he writes on music and other cultural subjects. His first book, published in 1983, was a survey of the Savoy Opera. His biography of Stéphane Grappelli followed in 1987. In 1988 he adapted the Grappelli book into a series for BBC R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Smith (rugby League)
Geoffrey "Geoff" Smith (born ) is an English former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for York Railway Institute RUFC, and representative rugby league (RL) for Great Britain national rugby league team, Great Britain and Yorkshire rugby league team, Yorkshire, and at club level for York Wasps, York, as a or . Background Geoff Smith was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career International honours Geoff Smith won Cap (sport), caps for Great Britain national rugby league team, Great Britain while at York Wasps, York in 1963 against Australia, and in 1964 against France (2 matches). County honours Geoff Smith won Cap (sport), cap(s) for Yorkshire rugby league team, Yorkshire while at York Wasps, York. County Cup Final appearances Geoff Smith played left- in York Wasps, York's 8-15 defeat by Huddersfield Giants, Huddersfield in the 1957 Yorkshire Cup Final dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Smith (bishop)
Geoffrey Martyn Smith (born 1958–59) is an Australian Anglican bishop who has served as the Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide, Archbishop of Adelaide since 28 April 2017 and as Anglican Primate of Australia, Primate of Australia since 7 April 2020. Immediately prior to serving as archbishop, Smith was an assistant bishop, general manager and registrar of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane. Smith's past roles have included rector of Taraka, Papua New Guinea, first vicar of the parochial district of Sawtell, New South Wales, Sawtell-Bonville, New South Wales, Bonville, national director of the Anglican Board of Mission - Australia and Bishop of the Southern Region in the Diocese of Brisbane. He was ordained a deacon at Grafton, New South Wales, Grafton Anglican church in 1982 and priest in 1983. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Geoffrey 1950s births 21st-century Anglican bishops in Australia 21st-century Anglican archbishops Anglican archbishops of Adelaide Prim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Stuart Smith
Thomas Geoffrey Stuart Smith (called Geoffrey; surnamed Smith or Stuart-Smith; 28 February 19018 December 1981) was an Anglican bishop in the 20th century. Smith was educated at Felsted School; Jesus College, Cambridge; and Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He was ordained deacon in 1925, and Priest in 1926. He began his career with a curacy at St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey after which he was Chaplain of Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He was Vice Principal of Cambridge Nicholson Institute and Mission, Kottayam (Kottayam Diocesan College) from 1930 to 1939; Archdeacon of Mavelikkara from 1939 to 1947; and Bishop of North Kerala from 1947 to 1953. Returning to England he held incumbencies at Burwell, Danbury and Swithland. While at Danbury, he was also an Assistant Bishop of Chelmsford The Bishop of Chelmsford is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Chelmsford in the Province of Canterbury.'' Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 (100th edition)'', Church House Pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Smith (other)
Geoff Smith may refer to: * Geoff Smith (music composer) (born 1966), English composer, academic and vice chancellor of Regent's University London *Geoff Smith (footballer, born 1928) (1928–2013), English footballer *Geoff Smith (politician) (born 1934), former Australian politician *Geoff Smith (Essex cricketer) (born 1935), former English cricketer *Geoff Smith (Kent cricketer) (1925–2016), English amateur cricketer *Geoff Smith (New Zealand cricketer) (born 1953), cricketer for Canterbury *Geoff Smith (cyclist) (1942–2018), Australian Olympic cyclist *Geoff Smith (decathlete) (born 1945), Australian decathlete * Geoff Smith (Australian footballer) (born 1948), Australian rules footballer *Geoff Smith (runner) (born 1953), British marathon runner *Geoff Smith (mathematician) (born 1953), former leader of the United Kingdom International Mathematical Olympiad team *Geoff Smith (businessman) (born 1955), Canadian businessman *Geoff Smith (British musician) (born 1961), English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |