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Hales (surname)
Hales is a surname. Notable people with the surname include * Alejandro Hales (1923–2001), Chilean politician * Alex Hales (born 1989), English cricketer * Alfred W. Hales (born 1938), American mathematician * Charles Nicholas Hales (1935–2005), English physician * Derek Hales (born 1951), English footballer * Everett Hales (1876–1947), New Zealand cricketer * E. E. Y. Hales (1908–1986), English historian * James Hales (c. 1500–1554), English judge, son of above * John Hales (other), any of various people of this name * Laura Harris Hales (1967–2022), American historian and writer * Robert Hales (other) any of various people of this name * R. Stanton Hales (born 1942), American mathematician and educator * Samuel Hales (1615–1693), founding settler of Hartford and Norwalk, Connecticut * Stephen Hales (1677–1761), English physiologist, chemist and inventor * Thomas Hales (other), any of various people of this name * Hales (king), Hales, a Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alejandro Hales
Alejandro Hales Jamarne (April 23, 1923 – April 7, 2001) was a Chilean lawyer, diplomat and politician. He was a member of the Agrarian Labor Party. He served as the Minister of Agriculture from April 1953 to June 1954. He served as the Chilean Ambassador to Bolivia from 1954 to 1958. He also served as the Minister of Mining from September 1992 to March 1994. References 1923 births 2001 deaths Ambassadors of Chile to Bolivia Ministers of agriculture of Chile Christian Democratic Party (Chile) politicians University of Chile alumni Chilean Ministers of Mining 20th-century Chilean lawyers {{Chile-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Hales
Samuel Hale (July 1, 1615 – November 9, 1693) was a founding settler of Hartford and Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a deputy of the General Court of the Colony of Connecticut from Norwalk in the sessions of 1656, 1657 and 1660. He was born on July 1, 1615 in Watton-on-Stone, Hertford, England, the son of John Hale and Martha MNU. He likely immigrated with his brother Thomas Hale and sister Martha. Martha married Paul Peck Sr, before 1638, who was also a Hartford founder. One validation of these siblings comes from the medical journal of Governor John Winthrop, who was also a physician: “25 Mar 1666 • Hartford, Connecticut treated: Peck, Martha: 45 y. wife of Paule, .... wormes & paine in back & other wch thinks is wind 2 dos 5g N. N. & 8g to take after. She is sis of Sam: Hale of Wethersfield & hath a bro Tho: Hale at Charleston. Sent word it wrought well, but very sick before it wrought.” Samuel Hale was living in Hartford in 1639. He was a selectman in Wethersfi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayles
Hayles is a surname, and may refer to: * Andrew Hayles, American basketball player * Barry Hayles, English born Jamaican football player * Brian Hayles, English television and film writer * John Hayles, Tudor agrarian reformer (more commonly Hales) * Ian Hayles (born 1972), Jamaican politician * N. Katherine Hayles, American literary critic and theorist * Rob Hayles, English cyclist * Eustace Robert Hayles. Australian entrepreneur * Percy Hayles, Jamaican boxer of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s See also * Hales (surname) Hales is a surname. Notable people with the surname include * Alejandro Hales (1923–2001), Chilean politician * Alex Hales (born 1989), English cricketer * Alfred W. Hales (born 1938), American mathematician * Charles Nicholas Hales (1935–2005), ... * Heyl (surname) {{surname Surnames English-language surnames Surnames of English origin Surnames of British Isles origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hales
Hales is a small village in Norfolk, England. It covers an area of and had a population of 479 in 192 households as of the 2001 census, which had reduced to 469 at the 2011 census. History The villages name means 'Nooks of land'. The manor of Hales dates back to the Domesday book. From the 11th century to the 17th century, Hales manor was held by the De Hales, later Hales, family. Hales Hall was built in 1478 by Sir James Hobart, the Attorney General to Henry VII. He acquired the estate from Sir Roger de Hales whose daughter had married the Duke of Norfolk. In 1666, the last Hales heiress was Lady Dionysia Williamson, who left her estate to her nephew John Hoskins. Church of St Margaret The Church of Hales St Margaret is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. With its thatched roof, this church probably comes closest to the original appearance of an early round-tower church. It is in care of the Churches Conservation Trust, and is a Grade I listed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hayls
John Hayls, also Hailes (1600–1679), was an English Baroque-era portrait painter, principally known for his portrait of Samuel Pepys. Life and work Hayls was a contemporary and rival of Sir Peter Lely and Samuel Cooper. He was mentioned in the diary of Samuel Pepys where he is referred to as "Hales". An extract from 15 February 1665-6 reads, "''Mr Hales began my wife's portrait in the posture we saw one of my Lady Peters, like a St. Katherine''". Another extract of 17 March 1666 read: "''...at noon, home to dinner, and presently with my wife out to Hales's, where I am still infinitely pleased with my wife's picture. I paid him 14 l for it, and 25 s for the frame, and I think it is not a whit too dear for so good a picture. It is not yet quite finished and dry, so as to be fit to bring home yet. This day I begin to sit, and he will make me, I think, a very fine picture. He promises it shall be as good as my wife's, and I sit to have it full of shadows, and do almost break my ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triballi
The Triballi ( grc, Τριβαλλοί, Triballoí, lat, Triballi) were an ancient people who lived in northern Bulgaria in the region of Roman Oescus up to southeastern Serbia, possibly near the territory of the Morava Valley in the late Iron Age. The Triballi lived between Thracians to the east, Illyrians the west and Celts to the north and were influenced by them. As such in contemporary sources, they are variably described as an independent, Thracian, Illyrian or Celtic tribe. As an existing people, the Triballi are mentioned for the last time by Roman historian Appian (2nd century CE). According to Appian, the Triballi were reduced in numbers through their wars against the Scordisci and fled among the Getae, north of the Danube before they went extinct as a distinct people. History The Triballi ( grc, Τριβαλλοί, Triballoí) are mentioned for the first in history by ancient Greek authors of Classical period: Aristotle and Demosthenes, both of whom lived in the 4th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hales (king)
Hales or Chales ( 376–375 BC) was the king of the Triballi, a Thracian tribe that inhabited the region between West Morava and South Morava ("Angros" and "Brongos") rivers, called the "Triballian field" (πεδίον τὸ Τριβαλλικὸν) in what is today south-eastern Serbia. In 376 BC, he led the Triballian army of 30,000 warriors and crossed Mount Haemus and the Sofia plain, followed the valley of the Strymon river and advanced as far as Abdera. His forces had nearly destroyed the city before Chabrias Chabrias ( el, Χαβρίας; bef. 420–357 BC) was an Athenian general active in the first half of the 4th century BC. During his career he was involved in several battles, both on land and sea. The orator Demosthenes described him as one o ..., an Athenian general, was able to negotiate a peace between the Triballi and the king of Maronea, in the process winning over the Triballi to the Athenian side. References Sources * {{AncientGreece-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Hales (other)
Thomas Hales may refer to: * Thomas Hales (c. 1515 – at least 1585), MP for Canterbury * Sir Thomas Hales, 2nd Baronet (1666–1748), British Member of Parliament * Sir Thomas Hales, 3rd Baronet (c. 1695–1762), British Member of Parliament and courtier * Sir Thomas Hales, 4th Baronet (c. 1726–1773), British Member of Parliament * Thomas Hales (dramatist) (c. 1740–1780), Anglo-French dramatist * Thomas Callister Hales (born 1958), American mathematician * Tom Hales (Irish republican) (1892–1966), Irish republican and politician * Tom Hales (jockey) Thomas Hales (1847 – 27 October 1901) was an Australian jockey who has been called the Fred Archer of the Australian turf. During his 20-year career he rode nearly 500 winners, including every major South Australian and Victorian race with the ... (1847–1901), Australian jockey See also * Thomas Hale (other) {{hndis, Hales, Thomas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Hales
Stephen Hales (17 September 16774 January 1761) was an English clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields including botany, pneumatic chemistry and physiology. He was the first person to measure blood pressure. He also invented several devices, including a ventilator, a pneumatic trough and a surgical forceps for the removal of bladder stones. In addition to these achievements, he was a philanthropist and wrote a popular tract on alcoholic intemperance. Life Stephen Hales was born in Bekesbourne, Kent, England. He was the sixth son of Thomas Hales, heir to Baronetcy of Beakesbourne and Brymore, and his wife, Mary (née Wood), and was one of twelve or possibly thirteen children.Archibald Edmund Clark-Kennedy. Stephen Hales, D.D., F.R.S.: an eighteenth century biography. Cambridge University Press, 1929. Thomas Hales (died 1692) predeceased his father, Sir Robert Hales; therefore Sir Robert's grandson, Sir Thomas Hales, 2nd Baronet (Stephen Hales' br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Hales (other)
Robert Hales may refer to: *Robert Hales (c. 1325–1381), Lord High Treasurer of England *Robert Hales (director) Robert Hales is a graphic designer and music video director from the United Kingdom. Hales has directed music videos by artists such as Westlife, Bridgit Mendler, Avril Lavigne, Tame Impala, Jet, The Veronicas, Fuel, Stereophonics, The Donnas, ..., British graphic designer and music video director * Robert D. Hales (1932–2017), American leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints See also * Robert Hale (other) {{hndis, name=Hales, Robert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Hales
Alexander Daniel Hales (born 3 January 1989) is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed opening batter who currently plays for Nottinghamshire and the England cricket team in white ball, limited overs formats. He made his One Day International debut against India in August 2014 and his Test cricket debut against South Africa in December 2015. Hales is the first English batter to score a T20I century. He is also the first batter to be dismissed for 99 in an ODI and a T20I. Background Hales was born in Hillingdon and attended both Westbrook Hay School and Chesham High School (now Chesham Grammar School) in Buckinghamshire. His father Gary broke several local batting records (including 321 not out for Gerrards Cross versus Chalfont St Peter in a limited overs league match) while his grandfather Dennis was a talented tennis player who once forced Rod Laver to five sets at Wimbledon. Domestic career County cricket Hales first came to national attention in 2005 when, as a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laura Harris Hales
Laura Elizabeth Harris Hales (August 12, 1967 – April 13, 2022) was an American writer, historian, and podcaster who focused on matters of history, theology, and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) of which she was a life-long member. Early life Hales was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and grew up in Michigan and Minnesota. Alfred, her father, was an agricultural engineer and her mother Margaret Harris (née Lewis) worked as a teacher. She obtained a bachelor's degree in international relations from Brigham Young University in 1988 and a master's degree in professional writing from New England College in 2013. In 2020, she obtained a master's degree in history with a focus on North American history from the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. Writings and podcasts Hales and her second husband, Brian C. Hales, published extensively on Joseph Smith and his polygamy and maintain the website Joseph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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