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James Nugent (1922–2016), Texas politician
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James Nugent may refer to: * James Nugent (priest) (1822–1905), Roman Catholic priest * James Nugent (Estes Park) (died 1874), known as "Rocky Mountain Jim", resident of Estes Park * James E. Nugent James Edward "Jim" Nugent (June 24, 1922 – July 17, 2016) was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Texas. His most recent position was from 1979 to 1995 as a member of the Texas Railroad Commissi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Nugent (priest)
Monsignor James Nugent (3 March 1822 – 27 June 1905) was a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Because he was also a pioneer with his work in relation to child welfare, poverty relief and social reformNugent Carewas founded upon his ideals. Nugent was born on 3 March 1822 in Hunter Street, Liverpool. Nugent was educated in Ushaw College from 1838 to 1843 before he became a student at the English College in Rome. He was ordained to the Diaconate in 1845, and on 30 August a year later he was ordained to the Priesthood at St Nicholas's, Liverpool. In 1849 he started a Ragged School in Spitalfields and on 7 January 1850 he opened a Middle School for Boys in Rodney Street along with Fr Worthy. In 1856 the Catholic Reformatory Association was established with Nugent as secretary. Nugent was named as the owner and editor of the Northern Press in 1859, and in 1860 he founded ''The Catholic Times'' and a number of other publications. On 1 January 1860 Nugent wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Nugent (Estes Park)
James Nugent, known as "Rocky Mountain Jim" (died 1874) was prominent in the early history of Estes Park, in the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. A guide for visitors, his character was described in the writings of an English explorer, Isabella Bird. Life James Nugent came to Estes Park about 1868; it is not known where he came from. He built a cabin in Muggins Gulch, an entrance to Estes Park, and was one of the first guides in the area. He lost his eye, and sustained other injuries, when attacked by a grizzly bear in July 1869."Historical Background for the Rocky Mountain National Park" . Retr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
