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Henry Roberts (fl. 1585-1616)
Henry Roberts may refer to: *Henry Roberts (fl. 1606), English writer *Henry Roberts (Royal Navy officer) (1756–1796), served with Captain Cook *Henry Roberts (architect) (1803–1876), architect of Fish Hall *Henry Roberts (cricketer) (1888–1963), English first class cricketer *Henry Roberts (engraver), English engraver in the 18th-century *Henry Roberts (governor) (1853–1929), American politician and Governor of Connecticut *Henry Roberts (rugby union) (1862–1949), New Zealand rugby player *Henry B. Roberts, American politician *Henry Gee Roberts (1800–1860), major general and political agent in India *Harry R. Roberts (Henry Richard Roberts, died 1924), Australian stage actor *Harry Roberts (footballer, born 1907) (Henry Roberts, 1907–1984), English footballer *B. H. Roberts (1857–1933), English-born Mormon leader *Ed Roberts (computer engineer) (Henry Edward Roberts, 1941–2010), American computer pioneer See also *Harry Roberts (other) {{hndis, Rober ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (fl
Henry Roberts may refer to: *Henry Roberts (fl. 1606), English writer *Henry Roberts (Royal Navy officer) (1756–1796), served with Captain Cook *Henry Roberts (architect) (1803–1876), architect of Fish Hall *Henry Roberts (cricketer) (1888–1963), English first class cricketer *Henry Roberts (engraver), English engraver in the 18th-century *Henry Roberts (governor) (1853–1929), American politician and Governor of Connecticut *Henry Roberts (rugby union) (1862–1949), New Zealand rugby player *Henry B. Roberts, American politician *Henry Gee Roberts (1800–1860), major general and political agent in India *Harry R. Roberts (Henry Richard Roberts, died 1924), Australian stage actor *Harry Roberts (footballer, born 1907) (Henry Roberts, 1907–1984), English footballer *B. H. Roberts (1857–1933), English-born Mormon leader *Ed Roberts (computer engineer) (Henry Edward Roberts, 1941–2010), American computer pioneer See also *Harry Roberts (other) {{hndis, Rober ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (Royal Navy Officer)
Henry Roberts (1756–1796), a native to Shoreham, Sussex, was an officer in the Royal Navy who served with Captain Cook on his last two voyages. Roberts served as lieutenant on Cook's HMS ''Discovery'', where he was entrusted with many hydrographic and cartographic tasks, and also met then-midshipman George Vancouver. Roberts spent many years after that voyage preparing the detailed charts that went into Cook's posthumous ''Atlas''. Roberts also served on where he was to make a painting of the ship. In 1790, Roberts was appointed to command a newly built HMS ''Discovery'' on another round-the-world voyage and selected George Vancouver as his first lieutenant. However, the Nootka Crisis called both men to duty elsewhere, and upon its resolution, Vancouver was given command of the historic voyage. At age of 40, Roberts died on 25 August 1796, Captain of HMS ''Undaunted'' in the West Indies, where he contracted yellow fever. in November of 1791, his youngest daughter, Mary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (architect)
Henry Roberts (16 April 1803 – 9 March 1876) was a British architect best known for Fishmongers' Hall in London and for his work on model dwellings for workers. Biography Henry Roberts was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803. His family returned to England shortly thereafter. In 1817, Roberts began an apprenticeship with Charles Fowler, where he stayed until 1825. He then entered the Royal Academy Schools and worked for Robert Smirke, took part in competitions, and traveled in Italy before returning to London to set up his architectural practice there in 1830.Dora Ware, ''A Short Dictionary of British Architects'' (London: Allen & Unwin, 1967), p. 200 In 1832, Roberts won the competition for the Fishmongers' Hall at London Bridge, which was to be his most well-known large-scale work. George Gilbert Scott was his pupil during this period. He also designed a number of country houses, including Escot House, Devon (1838) and Norton Manor, Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (cricketer)
Henry Edmund Roberts (8 February 1888 – 28 June 1963) was an English first-class cricketer. Roberts was a fast bowler for Sussex Sussex (), from the Old English (), is a historic county in South East England that was formerly an independent medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom. It is bounded to the west by Hampshire, north by Surrey, northeast by Kent, south by the English ..., debuting in 1911. He ended his career 14 years later and in 1927 became coach of the Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Roberts, Henry 1888 births 1963 deaths English cricketers Sussex cricketers Place of birth missing English cricket coaches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (engraver)
Henry Roberts was an English engraver, printseller and music publisher operating from London in the 18th century. In 1739 he published a work called ''Calliope'' or ''English Harmony'', which he described as:a collection of the most celebrated English and Scots songs, neatly engrav'd and embelish'd with designs adapted to the subject of each song taken from the compositions of the best masters, in the most correct manner with the thorough bass and transpositions for the flute proper for all teachers, scholars, and lovers of musick; printed on a fine paper, on each side which renders the undertaking more compleat than any thing of the kind ever publish'd The composer Thomas Arne Thomas Augustine Arne (; 12 March 17105 March 1778) was an English composer. He is best known for his patriotic song "Rule, Britannia!" and the song "A-Hunting We Will Go", the latter composed for a 1777 production of ''The Beggar's Opera'', whic ... lodged a Bill of Complaint with the Chancery in 1741 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (governor)
Henry Roberts (January 22, 1853 – May 1, 1929) was an American politician who was the List of governors of Connecticut, 61st Governor of Connecticut. Early life Roberts was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 22, 1853, son of George Roberts and Elvira Evans Roberts. He studied at Yale University, where he was on the fourth editorial board of ''The Yale Record''. After graduating from Yale in 1878, he studied one year at Columbia University and in 1879, he was awarded a law degree from Yale Law School. Career After completing his education, Roberts practiced law for several years, then entered his father's manufacturing business, the Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Company, and served as company's president from 1886 to 1907. He was also involved in several other business activities. Roberts became alderman of Hartford, Connecticut in 1897. He became a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1899. He held that position till 1901. He also was a member of the Conn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Roberts (rugby Union)
Henry Roberts (1862 – 1 January 1949) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Roberts represented Wellington and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the first New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1884. He played seven matches for the All Blacks, none of them internationals. His son Teddy, also a halfback, was a member of the All Blacks in 1913, making them the team's first father–son representatives. Following the death of James O'Donnell in 1942, Roberts held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black. Roberts also played first-class cricket for Wellington Wellington ( mi, Te Whanganui-a-Tara or ) is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the second-largest city in New Zealand by me ... between 1883 and 1890. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Roberts, Henry 1862 births 1949 deaths Rugby union players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry B
Henry may refer to: People *Henry (given name) *Henry (surname) * Henry Lau, Canadian singer and musician who performs under the mononym Henry Royalty * Portuguese royalty ** King-Cardinal Henry, King of Portugal ** Henry, Count of Portugal, Henry of Burgundy, Count of Portugal (father of Portugal's first king) ** Prince Henry the Navigator, Infante of Portugal ** Infante Henrique, Duke of Coimbra (born 1949), the sixth in line to Portuguese throne * King of Germany ** Henry the Fowler (876–936), first king of Germany * King of Scots (in name, at least) ** Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545/6–1567), consort of Mary, queen of Scots ** Henry Benedict Stuart, the 'Cardinal Duke of York', brother of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was hailed by Jacobites as Henry IX * Four kings of Castile: **Henry I of Castile **Henry II of Castile **Henry III of Castile **Henry IV of Castile * Five kings of France, spelt ''Henri'' in Modern French since the Renaissance to italianize the name and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Gee Roberts
Sir Henry Gee Roberts, K.C.B. (18 July 1800 – 6 October 1860) was a British major general and political agent who served with British East India Company and afterwards with British Raj in India. Early years Henry, born at Chosen House near Gloucester on 18 July 1800, was the second son of William Roberts, M.D. and Margaret Roberts, daughter of Roynon Jones. He obtained a cadetship in the British East India Company's service in 1818, and on 11 April 1819 was commissioned as lieutenant in the 13th native infantry, Bombay establishment. From 1820 to 1822, he served in Ahmedabad and Mahi Kantha against the coolies and others. He was promoted captain on 22 July 1824, and in 1825 he was given the command of the resident's escort in Cutch State, the resident being Major Henry Pottinger of his regiment. Following the annexation of Cutch by Company, the amirs of Sindh encouraged the Khosas and other tribes to make incursions in region. So the force was raised to counter them and Rober ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry R
Harry may refer to: TV shows * ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (talk show), a 2016 American daytime talk show hosted by Harry Connick Jr. People and fictional characters * Harry (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Harry (surname), a list of people with the surname * Dirty Harry (musician) (born 1982), British rock singer who has also used the stage name Harry * Harry Potter (character), the main protagonist in a Harry Potter fictional series by J. K. Rowling Other uses * Harry (derogatory term), derogatory term used in Norway * ''Harry'' (album), a 1969 album by Harry Nilsson *The tunnel used in the Stalag Luft III escape ("The Great Escape") of World War II * ''Harry'' (newspaper), an underground newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland See also *Harrying (laying waste), may refer to the following historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Roberts (footballer, Born 1907)
Henry Roberts (1 September 1907 – October 1984) was an England international footballer who played at inside-right for Barrow, Chesterfield, Lincoln City, Port Vale, Millwall, Peterborough United, and Spalding United. He was capped by England despite never playing top-flight football and scored in his one and only international game, in a 4–1 win over Belgium on 16 May 1931. Early and personal life Henry Roberts was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire on 1 September 1907. He was the twelfth of thirteen children to Richard and Isabella; his father was a blacksmith on the shipyards. Club career Roberts represented Lancashire Schools and played junior football with Barrow Wireworks. He joined Barrow as a professional during Christmas 1925. On 1 July 1926, he signed with Chesterfield. On 11 August 1928, he joined Lincoln City. He was Lincoln's top-scorer in the 1929–30 season with 21 goals. He played on the losing side of the Lincolnshire Senior Cup final in 1929 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Roberts (computer Engineer)
Henry Edward Roberts (September 13, 1941 – April 1, 2010) was an American engineer, entrepreneur and medical doctor who invented the first commercially successful personal computer in 1974. The article gives his date of birth as September 13, 1941. He is most often known as " the father of the personal computer." He founded Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS) in 1970 to sell electronics kits to model rocketry hobbyists, but the first successful product was an electronic calculator kit that was featured on the cover of the November 1971 issue of ''Popular Electronics''. The calculators were very successful and sales topped one million dollars in 1973. A brutal calculator price war left the company deeply in debt by 1974. Roberts then developed the Altair 8800 personal computer that used the new Intel 8080 microprocessor. This was featured on the cover of the January 1975 issue of ''Popular Electronics'', and hobbyists flooded MITS with orders for this $397 compu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
