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George Andrews (other)
George Andrews may refer to: Arts and entertainment *George Townsend Andrews (1804–1855), English architect noted for his railway buildings *George Arliss (a.k.a. George Andrews, 1868–1946), English actor, playwright and filmmaker *George Andrews (artist) (1911–1996), American self-taught artist *Kostas Andritsos (a.k.a. George Andrews, 1916–1993) Greek film director and writer *George Lee Andrews (born 1942), American actor and singer Law and politics *George Andrews (barrister) ( 1776), English barrister *George Rex Andrews (1808–1873), U.S. Representative from New York *George H. Andrews (1821–1885), New York politician *George Andrews (judge) (1826–1889), Tennessee Supreme Court justice *George William Andrews (Canadian politician) (1869–1943), Canadian politician and real estate agent *George W. Andrews (1906–1971), U.S. Representative from Alabama *George Henry Andrews (1926–1997), Liberian sports journalist and politician *George Roberts Andrews (1932–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Townsend Andrews
George Townsend Andrews (19 December 1804 – 29 December 1855) was an English architect born in Exeter. He is noted for his buildings designed for George Hudson's railways, especially the York and North Midland Railway. Andrews' architect's practice in York did not confine itself to railway work, its other buildings including headquarters for two York-based banks and a number of churches. Life Andrews' roots lay in Jamaica and in London, but from the 1820s he was mainly in York. He was assistant to Peter Frederick Robinson. He won a Society of Arts premium in 1824. He was a council member of the Yorkshire Architectural Society, and Sheriff of York in 1846-47, during George Hudson's third term as mayor. In 1836 he was appointed a Fellow of the Institute of British Architects in London. He died in York on 29 December 1855. Railway work Andrews designed all the buildings, not only the stations, for the York and North Midland Railway (Y&NMR) from the middle of 1839 until th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Roberts Andrews
George Roberts Andrews (February 26, 1932 – April 11, 2010) was an American diplomat, serving as ambassador to Mauritius. Andrews graduated from Princeton University (B.A., 1953) and the Universite de Strasbourg in France (M.A., 1954). He was born February 26, 1932, in Havana, Cuba, of American parents. Andrews entered the United States Foreign Service in 1954 as consular officer in Hamburg. He then served in Paris as a consular officer from 1956–1958, and political officer from 1958 - 1959. In the U.S. State Department he was a personnel officer from 1959–1962 and desk officer for Belgium and Luxembourg (1962–1964). He was political officer in Stockholm from 1964–1967, chief of the political section in Dakar (1967–1970), chargé d'affaires in Conakry (1970), and consul general in Strasbourg (1970–1971). In 1971 until 1974 he was Deputy Assistant and Deputy Chief of the Mission in Guatemala from 1974 - 1978. He attended the executive seminar in national ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Andrews (bishop)
George Andrews, MA (1576–1648) was an Anglican priest in the early seventeenth century. Born in England, he was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, and was appointed Dean of Limerick and Precentor of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin in 1603. His promotion in 1635 to Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin was reputed a dubious honor, considering the low income of that see. The Lord Deputy of Ireland (the Earl of Strafford) is said to have written to Archbishop Laud William Laud (; 7 October 1573 – 10 January 1645) was a bishop in the Church of England. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by Charles I in 1633, Laud was a key advocate of Charles I's religious reforms, he was arrested by Parliament in 16 ...: "If your Lordship thinks Dean Andrew hath been to blame, and that you would chastise him for it, make him Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin, to have it without any other ''commendams''; and then, I assure you, he shall leave better behind him than will be recompensed out of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Andrews (American Football)
George Eldon Andrews, II (born November 28, 1955) is a former American football linebacker. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska who played in the National Football League from 1979–1984 for the Los Angeles Rams. High school Andrews attended Omaha Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska where he excelled in both football and basketball. College Andrews was a three-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers at defensive end. As a sophomore, in 1976, he had 49 tackles, six for a loss and recovered two fumbles. The team ended the season defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 27-24 in the 1976 Bluebonnet Bowl. As a junior in 1977, George Andrews made 84 tackles with eight for a loss, knocked down three passes, intercepted one pass and recovered one fumble. For his efforts, he was voted honorable mention All-Big Eight. The 1977 season ended with Nebraska beating the University of North Carolina 21-17 in the Liberty Bowl. In that game, Andrews totaled 19 tackles. As a senior, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Andrews (footballer)
George Andrews (born 23 April 1942) is an English former professional footballer. During his career, he made over 400 appearances in the Football League and scored 149 goals in spells at Cardiff City, Southport, Shrewsbury Town and Walsall. He scored Walsall's winning goal in their shock FA Cup third round victory over Newcastle United in January 1975. Career Andrews began his career as an apprentice with Luton Town in the late 1950s, turning professional in 1960 but leaving the following year without making a first team appearance having suffered from homesickness. He continued his career at non-league level with Lower Gornal Athletic in 1961, reaching the Football League in October 1965 after signing for Cardiff City, along with Gary Bell for a fee of £2,100, a record transfer fee for Gornal that still stands, having been spotted by manager Jimmy Scoular. He made his first team debut just a few days later in a 2–1 defeat against Portsmouth, before scoring his first goa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George "Porky" Andrews
George Lloyd "Porky" Andrews (18 September 1917 – 26 May 1999) was a Canadian basketball player and a native of Victoria, British Columbia. He joined the University of Oregon Ducks for the 1939–1940 school year, and became one of the first Canadian players to showcase his talents in the United States. University of Oregon Ducks When Andrews joined the team in 1939, the Ducks had just won the first NCAA men's basketball championship, defeating Ohio State 46-33 at Northwestern University. 1939–1940 season Andrews was coached during all three years by Howard Hobson, who coached the Ducks from 1936 to 1947. In the 1939–1940 season, Andrews played in 27 games while scoring 72 points for a 2.6 points per game (ppg) average. The team, and Andrews, played the 1940–41 campaign with an 18-18 record. Andrews averaged 6.4 points per game, while playing all 36 games, and scored 233 points total. 1941–1942 season Changes were made for the 1941 to 1942 season; Andrews, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Andrews (rugby)
George Edward Andrews (24 September 1904 – 28 December 1989) was a Welsh dual code rugby wing who played rugby union for Newport RFC and rugby league for Leeds. Andrews was capped for the Wales rugby union team on five occasions. He attended Taunton School and St Julian's High School, Newport. Rugby career Andrews had a successful career with Newport, and was part of the team during the 'invincible' season of 1922/23. He was also selected to represent the Newport team to face two touring international teams, the 1924 New Zealand All Blacks, and the 1926 Maoris. In the match against New Zealand, Andrews scored a try, Newport's only points in a one-sided defeat by the tourists. Andrews gained his first international cap, when he was selected to play for Rowe Harding's Wales, against England on 16 January 1926. Andrews scored a try on his début which resulted in a Welsh draw after England's Wavell Wakefield also scored a try. Andrews was selected for the next match in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Grey Andrews
George Grey Andrews (17 May 1880–19 January 1952) was a New Zealand yacht designer, builder and racer, engineer, naval officer. He was born in Christchurch, North Canterbury, New Zealand on 17 May 1880. References 1880 births 1952 deaths 20th-century New Zealand engineers New Zealand sailors New Zealand yacht designers People from Christchurch {{NewZealand-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Andrews (adjutant General)
George Andrews (August 26, 1850 – September 10, 1928) was an officer in the United States Army who served as Adjutant General of the U.S. Army from 1912 to 1914. Life and career Andrews was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Colonel George Lippitt Andrews. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1876, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 25th Infantry, serving at Fort Davis, Texas and Fort Randall, South Dakota. He served as Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Brooks Military Academy of Ohio from 1881 to 1883, being promoted to first lieutenant in February 1883. Rejoining the regiment at Fort Snelling, Minnesota in September 1883, he became the regimental adjutant in August 1886. The regiment moved to Fort Missoula, Montana in September 1889, and Andrews was promoted to captain in September 1892. He served on duty with the Ohio Army National Guard from 1896 to 1898. In February 1898 Andrews transferred to the Adjutant Gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Lippitt Andrews
George Lippitt Andrews (April 22, 1828 – July 19, 1920) was an officer of the United States Army, who commanded the African-American 25th Infantry Regiment for 20 years. Early life and education Andrews was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on April 22, 1828.Marquis Who's Who, Inc. ''Who Was Who in American History, the Military''. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 13 He was educated in the grammar schools of Providence. Personal life He was first married to Alice Beverly Potter. He was married a second time to Emily Kemble (Oliver) Brown on May 13, 1874. His son was George Andrews who became Adjutant General of the United States Army with the rank of brigadier general. Career Andrews started a career in business in Providence in 1841 and moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1858. Andrews was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 1st Missouri Infantry at the start of the American Civil War in 1861. While with this regiment, he was picked by his commander, Union B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Leonard Andrews
George Leonard Andrews (August 31, 1828 – April 4, 1899) was an American professor, civil engineer, and soldier. He was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was awarded the honorary grade of brevet major general.Eicher 2001, p. 106. During the Civil War, Andrews served in a number of important commands, first as the colonel of the 2nd Massachusetts, a regiment which saw heavy action in the Battles of Cedar Mountain and Antietam, among other actions. Mentored by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Prentice Banks, Andrews became part of Banks's staff and was assigned several command roles in the Army Department of the Gulf during the later years of the war.Bowen 1889, p. 878. After the war, Andrews pursued a variety of vocations, including service as a United States Marshal, before returning to the United States Military Academy at West Point as a professor until his retirement.Heidler 2000, p. 52. Early career George Andrews was born in Bridgewater, Massac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Henry Andrews
George Henry Andrews (1926 – September 3, 1997) was a Liberian sports journalist and later minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of Liberia. He presided over a pivotal election in the 1990s. Life Andrews was born in Cape Palmas, Liberia in 1926. His father, Lawrence Andrews, had impregnated a native girl and felt too ashamed to admit being the father of the child. Lawrence condemned the girl as a liar and left the area. He would not see his son again for nearly 40 years. Andrews grew up in abject poverty, but as a descendant of Americo-Liberian, being fair skinned through the blood of his father, he managed to use the perceived social status to get a scholarship to high school. Andrews excelled in school. Perhaps because he felt the need to nullify his father's complete rejection, he pushed himself and was valedictorian of every academic class he ever entered. His mother died in 1941 and he later said he was ashamed because part of him had always been embarrassed by the fact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
