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Harper (name)
Harper is an English, Scottish, and Irish surname that is also commonly used as a given name in the United States. In some cases, the surname originated from an occupational name, and is derived from the Middle English ''harper'', ''harpere'' ("harper"). In other cases, the surname is derived from the Norman ''le Harpur''. The surname can also be derived from the Gaelic ''Mac Chruiteir'' ("son of the harper"). Harper is also the Anglicization of the German family name Härpfer, also meaning "harper". Surname A * Aaron Harper (other), multiple people * Adam Harper, British mathematician * Adrian Harper (born 1985), Irish footballer *Alan Harper (other), multiple people * Alec Harper (1910–2003), British soldier * Alexander Harper (other), multiple people *Alvin Harper (born 1968), American football player * Andrew Harper (other), multiple people * Andy Harper (born 1967), Australian footballer *Anna McCune Harper (1902–1999), American tenni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harp
The harp is a stringed musical instrument that has a number of individual strings running at an angle to its soundboard; the strings are plucked with the fingers. Harps can be made and played in various ways, standing or sitting, and in orchestras or concerts. Its most common form is triangular in shape and made of wood. Some have multiple rows of strings and pedal attachments. Ancient depictions of harps were recorded in Current-day Iraq (Mesopotamia), Iran (Persia), and Egypt, and later in India and China. By medieval times harps had spread across Europe. Harps were found across the Americas where it was a popular folk tradition in some areas. Distinct designs also emerged from the African continent. Harps have symbolic political traditions and are often used in logos, including in Ireland. History Harps have been known since antiquity in Asia, Africa, and Europe, dating back at least as early as 3000 BCE. The instrument had great popularity in Europe during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Harper
Andy Harper (born 13 May 1967) is a former Australian soccer player who played in Australia's National Soccer League (NSL) for Sydney City, Sydney Olympic, St George, Marconi, Brisbane Strikers, Newcastle Breakers and Newcastle United. Harper began a commentary career while still playing, working for Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Channel 9, C7 Sport, ABC Radio, Fox Sports and Paramount+. He currently covers the A-League for Paramount+ as an expert commentator. Playing career Harper began his professional playing career with Sydney City in 1986, their last season in the National Soccer League. Harper spent the 1987 National Soccer League season playing for Sydney Olympic. In January 1989, Harper signed for St George after spending much of 1988 travelling in Europe. After several years with St George, Harper was sold to Marconi-Fairfield for an $18,000 transfer fee. In the 1993 NSL grand final, Harper scored from a penalty kick to give Marconi a 1–0 win over Adela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Harper (priest)
Brian John Harper is an Irish people, Irish Anglican priest: he is the current Archdeacon of Clogher. Harper was born in 1961, educated at the University of Liverpool and Church of Ireland Theological Institute, the Church of Ireland Theological College, and ordained in 1986. His first posts were Curate, curacies at Portadown and Drumglass Primary School, Drumglass. After this, he held Incumbent (ecclesiastical), incumbencies at List of townlands in County Londonderry, Ballygawley, Mullavilly and Magheracross. His appointment as Archdeacon of Clogher was announced in December 2016. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Harper (engineer)
Brian Harper (BE Syd. MSc Qu. PhD Melb.) is a civil engineer and lecturer practicing in Melbourne, Australia who has contributed to documenting the history of engineering in Australia. Engineering career Harper trained as a civil engineer and town planner, graduating in civil engineering at Sydney University and completing post graduate studies in transport and traffic engineering in Canada. He spent much of his professional years working in the area of transportation, traffic and regional planning, in state, commonwealth and local government authorities. He was CEO of the City of Doncaster and Templestowe in the 1980s. Harper is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and member of the Engineering Heritage Australia Committee, Institute of Engineers Australia, Victoria Division, and a Fellow School of Social and Environmental Enquiry at the University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Harper
Brian David Harper (born October 16, 1959) is an American former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams in both the American and National Leagues during his 16-year career (-). He most recently served as the hitting coach of the Double-A Erie SeaWolves. Playing career Minor leagues Harper was drafted by the California Angels in the fourth round of the amateur draft before being assigned to the rookie-league Idaho Falls Angels. He would then progress rapidly through the Angels' system, displaying the skills that he became known for in his major league career: an above-.300 average, good plate discipline, but an only average catcher's arm. After stops at Idaho Falls, Quad Cities, El Paso, he reached AAA Salt Lake City in 1981. However his career would soon stall. Despite his first seeing action for the Angels in 1979 and his hitting .350 with 28 home runs and 122 RBI for Salt Lake City in 1981, the Angels were not interested in giving Harper time behind the plate, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brett Harper
Brett David Harper (born July 31, 1981) is an American former first baseman in Minor League Baseball. He is the son of former Major Leaguer Brian Harper. Career Harper was drafted by the New York Mets in the 45th round of the 2000 MLB Draft out of Scottsdale Community College. He began his professional baseball career with the Kingsport Mets in 2001 and remained in the Mets farm system through 2007, raising as high as Double-A, where he played with the Binghamton Mets from 2004–2007. In 2004 with the St. Lucie Mets he was named the team's MVP and named to the mid-season Florida State League All-Star team, though he was unable to participate due to his promotion to Binghamton. In 2005, he finished third among all minor leaguers in home runs with 36 and he was again named to the FSL All-Star team. He also finished second in the FSL's home run derby. In 2007 with Binghamton, Harper was named to the Eastern League Mid-season and post-season All-Star teams while hitting .296 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Harper
Brandon Scott Harper (born April 29, 1976) is an American former professional baseball catcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals. His entire big league career consists of 18 games played, in . Personal life Harper was born in Odessa, Texas on April 29, 1976. He went to high school in Hobbs, New Mexico. He attended Dallas Baptist University. He was the Florida Marlins' 4th round selection and 126th overall selection of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. He is not related to Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper, although he does have a younger brother named Bryce. Harper now lives in Colorado with his wife and 3 kids Hope, Ellis, and Beck and works for Edward Jones. Career Harper spent 11 years in the minor leagues, battling a number of injuries that kept him out of big-league action. He played for both the Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers minor league system. He made his debut with the Washington Nationals The Washington Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Harper
Robert Harper (6 June 1920 – 18 December 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer. A winger, he played for Huddersfield Town. In 1946 he joined Newport County and went on to make 114 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals. In 1951 he joined Southend United. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Harper, Bobby 1920 births 1978 deaths Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers Men's association football wingers Ayr United F.C. players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players Gloucester City A.F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Linfield F.C. players English Football League players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Harper
Billy Harper (born January 17, 1943) is an American jazz saxophonist, "one of a generation of John Coltrane, Coltrane-influenced tenor saxophonists" with a distinctively stern, hard-as-nails sound on his instrument.Chris KelseyBilly Harper Biography ''AllMusic'' Biography He was born in Houston, Texas, United States. In 1965, Harper earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas College of Music, University of North Texas. Harper has played with some of jazz's greatest drummers; he served with Art Blakey's The Jazz Messengers, Messengers for two years (1968–1970); he played very briefly with Elvin Jones (1970), he played with the Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis Orchestra in the 1970s, and was a member of Max Roach's quartet from 1971–1978. In 1979, Harper formed his own group, touring with it and documenting its music on the recording ''Billy Harper Quintet in Europe'', and he was featured as a soloist on a 1983 recording, ''Such Great Friends'', with virtuoso, v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverley Harper
Beverley Harper (1941 – 9 August 2002) was an Australian author of novels set in Africa. Born in Bulli, New South Wales in 1941, Harper visited Africa in 1967. Although she meant to stay for only one year, she lived there until 1988, when she returned to Australia. Most of her novels were translated into German and published by Bastei Lübbe. Her final novel, ''Footprints of Lion'', was completed by her husband after her death from cancer in 2002. Her ashes lie on the banks of the Boteti River in Botswana Botswana (, ), officially the Republic of Botswana ( tn, Lefatshe la Botswana, label=Setswana, ), is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahar .... Works Novels * * * * * * * * German translations * * * * * * * * Short stories * "Unclaimed Melody" in * "Festival of Lights" in * "Who Wins, Dared" in References 1941 births 2002 deaths Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bert Harper
Albert Harper (26 January 1923 – 29 December 1992) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played in the Essendon Essendon may refer to: Australia *Electoral district of Essendon *Electoral district of Essendon and Flemington *Essendon, Victoria **Essendon railway station **Essendon Airport *Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League United King ... premiership teams in 1946 and 1950. External links * *Essendonfc.com.au profile Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Essendon Football Club players Essendon Football Club Premiership players Castlemaine Football Club players 1923 births 1992 deaths Two-time VFL/AFL Premiership players {{AFL-bio-1920s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Harper (other)
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Ben Harper (born 1969) is an American musician. Ben Harper may also refer to: * Ben Harper (Yellowcard) (born 1980), punk rock lead guitarist of HeyMike! and previously of Yellowcard * Ben Harper (politician) (1817–1887), mayor of Rock Island, Illinois, 1854–1855 * Ben Harper (''My Family''), character in the British sitcom ''My Family'' *Ben "Beanie" Harper, a character in the U.S. soap opera ''Love of Life'' *Ben Harper, a character in the 1955 film '' The Night of the Hunter'' *Benjamin Harper, oldest son of former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Stephen Joseph Harper (born April 30, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015. Harper is the first and only prime minister to come from the modern-day Conservative Party of Canada, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
