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Gwynne is an Anglified spelling of the Welsh name Gwyn which means 'white' or/and 'blessed'. Given name * G. Blakemore Evans (1912–2005), male American scholar * Gwynne Dyer (b. 1943), male Canadian journalist * Gwynne Evans (1880–1965), male American swimmer * Gwynne Geyer, American operatic soprano * Gwynne Gilford (b. 1946), American actress * Gwynne Herbert (1859–1946), British actress * Gwynne Jones (b. 1945), male English cricketer * Gwynne Pugh, male American architect * Gwynne Shipman (1909–2005), American film actress * Gwynne Shotwell (b. 1963), American businesswoman * Gwynne Williams (born 1937), male Welsh writer Surname * Andrew Gwynne (b. 1974), British politician * Anne Gwynne (b. 1918), American film actress * Bill Gwynne (1913–1991), New Zealand cricket umpire * David Gwynne (1904–1934), Welsh cricketer * Edward Castres Gwynne (1811–1888), Australian lawyer * Emlyn Gwynne (1898–1962), Welsh rugby player * Fred Gwynne (1926–1993), American ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2021 of 3,107,500 and has a total area of . Wales has over of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the Temperateness, north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff. Welsh national identity emerged among the Celtic Britons after the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was formed as a Kingdom of Wales, kingdom under Gruffydd ap Llywelyn in 1055. Wales is regarded as one of the Celtic nations. The Conquest of Wales by Edward I, conquest of Wales by Edward I of England was completed by 1283, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emlyn Gwynne
Thomas Emlyn Gwynne (fourth ¼ 1898 – fourth ¼ 1962) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Mountain Ash RFC and Swansea RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for both Great Britain, Wales and Glamorgan, and at club level for Hull F.C., as a . Background Emlyn Gwynne's birth was registered in Llanelli, Wales, and his death aged 63 was registered in West Glamorgan, Wales. Playing career International honours Emlyn Gwynne won a cap for Wales (RL) while at Hull in the 15–39 defeat by England at White City Stadium, Sloper Road, Grangetown, Cardiff on Wednesday 14 November 1928, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Hull in 1928 against Australia, and New Zealand, and in 1929 against Australia. County honours Emlyn Gwynne played and scored a try in Glamorgan's 18–14 victory over Monmouthshire in the non-County Championship match during the 1926–27 season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John W
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gwynne (other)
John Gwynne, Gwynn or Gwyn may refer to: Politicians *John W. Gwynne (1889–1972), Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa *John Gwynne (MP for Bath) (), English Member of Parliament (MP) * John Gwynne (died 1574), MP for Caernarvonshire (UK Parliament constituency) * John Gwyn (), MP for Cardigan (UK Parliament constituency) * John Gwynne (), MP for Wareham (UK Parliament constituency) People in sport * John Tudor Gwynn ("Jack", 1881–1956), Irish cricketer and reporter in British India * John David Gwynn (1907–1998), Irish cricketer and civil engineer * John Gwynne (commentator) (1945–2022), British sport reporter and commentator Others * John Gwynne (captain) (), Welsh soldier * John Gwynn (architect) (1713–1786), British architect and civil engineer * John Gwyn (philanthropist) (1755–1829), Derry linen merchant and benefactor * John Wellington Gwynne (1814–1902), Canadian lawyer and Supreme Court Judge * John Gwynn (professor) John Gwynn (28 August 1827 – 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Gwynne
Jason Gwynne is a journalist, most widely known for his 2004 documentary on the British National Party (BNP). The documentary was based on undercover footage gathered by Gwynne who posed as a football hooligan looking to get involved in far-right politics Far-right politics, also referred to as the extreme right or right-wing extremism, are political beliefs and actions further to the right of the left–right political spectrum than the standard political right, particularly in terms of being .... External linksBBC News: Going undercover in the BNP Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Living people British male journalists British National Party people {{UK-journalist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Gwynne
Jack Gwynne (April 12, 1895 – December 7, 1969) was an American illusionist, actor and creator of magic effects. Early life Born Joseph McCloud Gwynne in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gwynne was inspired to become a magician after seeing a performance by Harry Kellar and Howard Thurston in 1908. With little money to procure magic props from professional outlets, Gwynne began designing and building his own tricks and illusions. He married Anne Apel (1896–1979) in 1915 and had two children; Margaret (Peggy) Gwynne (1916–1973) and Virden “Buddy” Gwynne (1917–1978). During the 1910s and early 1920s, Gwynne was employed by the Edgar Thompson Steel Mill (Carnegie Steel) in Pittsburgh during the day and performed and built magic at night. In 1925, after seeing a performance by Gwynne at Kaufman's Department Store in Pittsburgh, legendary magician Harry Houdini hired Jack to build several props for the Houdini show. These included an original “Disappearing Chicken” trick that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivor Gwynne
Ivor H. Gwynne (1867–1934) was a Welsh trade unionist and politician. Born in Briton Ferry,Arthur Mee, ''Who's Who in Wales'' (1921), p.170 Gwynne worked in the tinplate industry all his life. He joined the Independent Association of Tinplate Makers on its formation in 1886, but it collapsed in 1898. Gwynne was central to the formation of a new union, the Tin and Sheet Millmen's Association, becoming its first president. Arthur Pugh, ''Men of Steel'', p.502 In 1904, he stood for the full-time general secretaryship of the union. Initial results indicated that he had been narrowly defeated by Henry Davies, but some branches had allowed non-members to vote, and when the election was re-run, Gwynne won. In 1905, Gwynne moved to Swansea to take up his new post, and he became involved in local politics. Ramsay MacDonald asked him to stand for the Labour Representation Committee in East Carmarthenshire at the 1906 general election; the union was prepared to sponsor his candidac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howell Gwynne (MP)
Howell Gwynne (16 April 1718 – 1780) was a British politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Radnorshire from 1755 to 1761, and Old Sarum 1761 to 1768. Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, Howell stood unsuccessfully at the 1754 general election as candidate for Breconshire. The following year he was chosen by chosen by the agents of the Duke of Newcastle as their candidate for the Radnorshire seat which had been vacated by Sir Humphrey Howorth. He was elected unopposed, and his expenses £173 were paid out of secret service money. His subsequent appointment as Lord Lieutenant of Radnorshire offended Lord Carnarvon, and a deal was eventually reached whereby Gwynne would remain Lord Lieutenant for five years, and at the next election abandon Radnorshire in favour of a seat in the rotten borough of Old Sarum. Carnarvon took the Radnorshire seat, and Gwynne was duly returned for Old Sarum at the 1761 general election, and held it until 1768. Described as "dim", he not rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howell Arthur Gwynne
Howell Arthur Keir Gwynne, CH (3 September 1865 – 29 June 1950) was a Welsh author, newspaper editor of the London ''Morning Post'' from 1911 to 1937. , Mee, Arthur. ''Who's Who in Wales''. Cardiff, Western Mail Limited (1921). (p.170) Early life He was the son of Richard Gwynne, a schoolmaster and his wife Charlotte Lloyd, born at Kilvey; Llewellyn Henry Gwynne was his brother. He attended Swansea Grammar School. Journalistic career Gwynne began his career as a foreign correspondent in the Balkans, and then became the Reuters news correspondent in Romania. Holmes, Colin. "Gwynne, H. A." In Levy,Richard S. (ed.) ''Antisemitism: A Historical Encyclopedia of Prejudice and Persecution''. ABC-CLIO, 2005 (p.286) Early in his career, Gwynne was part of the group of journalists and writers including also Rudyard Kipling, Perceval Landon, Julian Ralph and F.W. Buxton who helped start a newspaper, ''The Friend'', for Lord Roberts for the British troops in Bloemfontein, the newl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horace Gwynne
Horace "Lefty" Gwynne (October 5, 1912 – April 16, 2001) was a bantamweight professional boxer from Canada, who competed in the 1930s and won the gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was still an amateur when he won the gold medal. Born in Toronto, Gwynne left school after grade 8, weighing only 65 lb (29.5 kg). When he started to grow, he began working out in Stokley's Gym in Toronto to lose weight in order to become a jockey. Amateur career At age nineteen he won the Canadian amateur flyweight championship in London, Ontario. He entered the 1932 Olympic trials as a bantamweight, a class permitting up to 118 lb (53.5 kg); he weighed 116. Gwynne won the Canadian amateur bantamweight title, which sent him to the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, despite his having fought only fifteen bouts before the Games. He won the Olympic gold medal match against the German Hans Ziglarski, knocking him down in the second round and winning on points. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haydn Gwynne
Haydn Gwynne is an English actress. She was nominated for the 1992 BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance for the comedy series ''Drop the Dead Donkey'' (1990–1991), and won the 2009 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in the Broadway production of ''Billy Elliot the Musical''. She is also a four-time Olivier Award nominee. Her other television roles include ''Peak Practice'' (1999–2000), ''Merseybeat'' (2001–2002), and playing Camilla in ''The Windsors'' (2016–2020). Personal life Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex to father Guy Thomas Hayden-Gwynne, she played county level tennis before studying sociology at the University of Nottingham, and is fluent in French and Italian. She then took a five-year lectureship in Italy at the University of Rome La Sapienza, where she taught English as a foreign language.Woods, Judith"I'm not sure there was much demand for tall ingénues with long noses'"''The Telegraph'', 12 Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glen Gwynne
Glenn Gwynne (born 22 February 1972) is an Australian former soccer player who played at both professional and international levels as a defender. Career Born in Mossman, Gwynne played at club level in Australia for Brisbane United, Parramatta Eagles and Brisbane Strikers. He also earned two caps for Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ... in 1998. References 1972 births Living people Australian men's soccer players Australia men's international soccer players Brisbane Strikers FC players Parramatta FC players 1998 OFC Nations Cup players Men's association football defenders People from Mossman, Queensland Soccer players from Queensland {{Australia-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |