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Holbrook (name)
Holbrook is a masculine given name and a surname. It may refer to: Surname * Amory Holbrook (1820–1866), American attorney and politician in the Oregon Territory * Ann Catherine Holbrook (1780–1837, British actress and writer * Anna Kathryn Holbrook (born 1957), American soap opera actress * Bill Holbrook (born 1958), American comic strip artist *Boyd Holbrook (born 1980 or 1981), American film and television actor *Chad Holbrook (born 1971), American college baseball coach * Charles R. Holbrook III (born 1938), American politician *David Holbrook (1923–2011), British writer *Eddie Holbrook (), American former college men's basketball head coach * Edward Dexter Holbrook (1836–1870), a congressional delegate from the Idaho Territory *Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook (1913–2009), Canadian portrait sculptor * Florence Holbrook (1860–1932), American educator, writer, pacifist * Frank Kinney Holbrook (c. 1874–1916), first African-American intercollegiate athlete at the University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amory Holbrook
Amory Holbrook (August 15, 1820 – September 26, 1866) was an American attorney and politician in the Oregon Territory. He was the first United States Attorney for the territory and later served as mayor of Oregon City and in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Early years Holbrook was born on August 15, 1820, on the United States East Coast. He attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where he graduated in 1841. Following graduation he studied law under Rufus Choate and began practicing law. He married Mary Hooper, and they had one son named Millard.Corning, Howard M. (1989) ''Dictionary of Oregon History''. Binfords & Mort Publishing. p. 116. Oregon In August 1848, the United States created the Oregon Territory out of territory gained with the settlement of the Oregon Question in 1846. Holbrook was appointed as the first United States Attorney for the territory by President Zachary Taylor, and arrived in Oregon in May 1850 with his family. In June, he served as the prosecutio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Holbrook (bishop)
John Edward Holbrook (born 14 June 1962) is a Church of England bishop. He is the Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough. He had been Rural Dean of Wimborne in the Diocese of Salisbury and served as Acting Bishop of Leicester (of the Diocese of Leicester). Education and ministry Holbrook grew up in Bristol where he was educated at the Bristol Cathedral Choir School. As an undergraduate he studied theology at St Peter's College, Oxford, where he obtained his MA (Oxbridge MA after a BA(Hons)). Holbrook attended theological college at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and was made a deacon at Petertide 1986 (29 June) and ordained priest the Petertide following (5 July 1987), both times by Ronnie Bowlby, Bishop of Southwark, at Southwark Cathedral. His first ordained ministry position was as a curate at St Mary the Virgin, Barnes, London. In 1989, he moved to St. Mary's Church, Bletchley as senior curate and curate-in-charge of Whaddon Way Ecumenical Church (an Anglican-Baptist l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Holbrook
Samuel Woodford Holbrook (born July 7, 1965) is an American umpire (baseball), umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 1996 and became a crew chief in 2017. Holbrook wears number (sports), number 34. Umpiring career Sam Holbrook began his umpiring career in the Appalachian League in 1990, followed by stints in the Midwest League, Midwest, Carolina League, Carolina, Texas League, Texas, Eastern League (1938–2020), Eastern and International League, International Leagues before making his Major League debut in June, 1996. Holbrook worked the 1996 season in the American League, followed by three seasons in the National League. In 1999, he was one of 22 umpires whose resignations were accepted (in 1999 Major League Umpires Association mass resignation, a failed union negotiating tactic), and was rehired in 2002, umpiring games in both Major Leagues since then. Holbrook has umpired in six Division Series (2005 National League Division Series, 2005, 2007 Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Holbrook
Rick Holbrook (May 22, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois – December 23, 2007) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... About Patrick Joseph "Rick" Holbrook, Jr. competed in his weightlifting competitions at 198 lbs standing at 5 foot 10 inches tall. Organizations Holbrook is a member of the York Barbell Club, York. Career Holbrook was known for his infamous speed and technique in his lifting. He was more successful in his quick lifts than the presses. Personal Bests In 1972, Holbrook worked his way up to lifting a total of 512.5 kg. He pressed 162.5 kg. snatched 155.0 kg. and 197.5 kg on the clean & jerk. Weightlifting achievements *Olympic Games team member (1972) *Senior National Champion (1971 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Percy Holbrook
Canon Percy Holbrook MA (July 1859 – 31 July 1946) was born in Reading, Berkshire, England, the son of a silk mercer or draper. He was vicar of the Church of St Mark, Old Leeds Road, Huddersfield, and Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Square, Nottingham, and was Hon. Canon of Woodborough in Southwark Cathedral. During his working life he chaired and supported numerous church and charitable organisations. The ''Nottingham Post'' said of him that he "had original ideas and courage to express them," and that "he endeared himself to successive generations of parishioners and citizens ... He was an eloquent preacher, a wise and gentle counsellor, and an understanding friend." Background He was the fourth child of Charles Holbrook (born 1820), a silk mercer in Reading, in 1861 employing five men, three women and two boys. His mother was Mary Ann Maddison (born 1823). He was born in Reading in July 1859, and attended Reading School. In the 1881 Census he is with his parents and siblings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Douglas Holbrook
Commander Norman Douglas Holbrook VC (9 July 1888 – 3 July 1976) was a British naval recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award of the British honours system. Holbrook was the first submariner to be awarded the VC and it was the first naval VC gazetted in the First World War. Early life Holbrook was born on 9 July 1888 in Southsea, Hampshire, fourth son of Colonel Sir Arthur Holbrook and his wife Amelia (nee Parks). Sir Arthur was the proprietor of the Portsmouth Times, founder of the Southern Daily Mail and the Hilsea-based Holbrook Printers, a deputy Lord Lieutenant and later Conservative MP for Basingstoke. He was educated privately and at Portsmouth Grammar School. In 1903, he enrolled in the officer training establishment Britannia Royal Naval College and was appointed midshipman on 9 January 1905. He joined the submarine depot ship on 4 April 1911, served in submarines , and before taking command of HMS ''B11'' on 30 December 1913. World War I Holbr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucius Roy Holbrook
Lucius Roy Holbrook (April 30, 1875 – October 19, 1952) was a major general who commanded the United States Army's Philippine Department from 1936 to 1938. Early life and family history Holbrook was born in Arkansaw, Wisconsin. He was a son of Willard Francis and Mary (Ames) Holbrook. His father was born at Wrentham, Massachusetts, on April 27, 1827, and died September 17, 1886. Mary Ames, whom he married, was born November 19, 1840, at West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and died July 12, 1889. Holbrook graduated from high school in Northfield, Minnesota, in 1892. He entered the United States Military Academy on June 15, 1892 and graduated on June 12, 1896, as a second lieutenant in the Cavalry. His brother, Willard, would also serve as a major general. His nephew, Willard, Jr., would also serve as a brigadier general. Military career Holbrook served with the 4th Cavalry Brigade at Fort Walla Walla, Washington, until December 22, 1896, and at Boise Barracks, Forts Sher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonard Holbrook
Rear Admiral Leonard Stanley Holbrook MVO (1 January 1882 – 29 August 1974) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy. He was the Commodore Commanding His Majesty's Australian Squadron from 29 May 1931 to 7 April 1932. Early life and family Holbrook was born at Portsmouth on 1 January 1882, the second son of Arthur Holbrook and his wife Amelia Mary (née Parks). Arthur Holbrook was the owner of the ''Portsmouth Times'', and also a keen member of the Volunteer Force, forerunner of the later Territorial Army. Arthur was later knighted for his service as a colonel in the Army Service Corps, during the First World War, and became Member of Parliament for Basingstoke in 1920. He and his wife had six sons and four daughters, and of these Leonard's brother Norman achieved fame as the first Royal Navy recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War. Naval career Holbrook joined the Royal Navy in 1896. He was rated midshipman on 15 January 1898. While serving on he formed pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Holbrook
Karen Ann Holbrook (born November 6, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa) is the regional chancellor of University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee since January 2, 2018. Career Holbrook earned her B.S. and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in zoology. After teaching biology at Ripon College, she earned a Ph.D. in biological structure from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1972, where she served as a postdoctoral fellow in dermatology, faculty member and research administrator. She then pursued further training in dermatology. She is an alumna of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Holbrook was a professor of biological structure and medicine at University of Washington School of Medicine, where she became the first woman to be named associate dean at the UW School of Medicine, vice president for research and dean of the graduate school at the University of Florida, and senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia. President o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Holbrook
Justin Holbrook (born 13 January 1976) is an Australian professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL and former professional rugby league footballer. He previously coached St Helens in the Super League. He played as a goal-kicking in the 1990s and 2000s for the Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers and the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. Playing career Holbrook commenced his National Rugby League career with the Newcastle Knights in 1999 under coach Warren Ryan. He spent the 2001 NRL season with the Penrith Panthers under coach Royce Simmons. For the 2002 NRL season Holbrook played for the Sydney Roosters under coach Ricky Stuart. That year he played for the Roosters in the first ever ANZAC Day Cup match, kicking a goal. 2002 would be Holbrook's last season at the top level. Coaching career Holbrook turned to coaching after retiring from playing. He worked on the coaching staff of the Canterbury Bulldogs, St George I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julian Holbrook
Brigadier Julian St. Clair Holbrook (7 August 1897 – 1980) was a British Army officer. Holbrook was commissioned into the Royal Artillery on 21 April 1915, having attended the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He saw service in the First World War, during which he awarded the Military Cross. He saw further active service in the Waziristan campaign (1919–20), during which he was mentioned in dispatches. He was assistant embassy staff officer, India, in 1920. Between 1921 and 1931 he was with the No. 1 Special Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, before moving to the 11th Field Brigade. He was promoted to major on 15 November 1935. At the start of the Second World War Holbrook was instructor in gunnery, Home Forces. He was the commanding officer of the 73rd Anti Tank Regiment Royal Artillery during the North African Campaign between 1942 and 1943. He commanded the 6th Army Group Royal Artillery during the Allied invasion of Sicily and subsequently in mainland Italy. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josiah Holbrook
Josiah Holbrook (June 17, 1788 – June 20, 1854) was the initiator and organizer of the lyceum movement in the United States. He formed the first industrial school in the country in 1819, organized the first lyceum school in the country in 1826 and inspired the foundation of the American Lyceum Association, the first national education association. He founded the Holbrook School Apparatus Manufacturing Company and made a variety of teacher aid items for common schools and scientific training aids for teachers to use in lyceums. He also wrote and traveled extensively to promote the lyceum concept. His method combined teaching in academic subjects like Greek, history and mathematics with practical farming skills and crafts. In the beginning, his system flourished in the New England states, later branching out into the Midwestern states, and eventually going nationwide to 3,000 towns and cities. He was also an advocate of professional teacher training and broadening female educatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
