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James Spence
James Spence may refer to: * James Spence (sailor) (1875–1946), Olympic sailor from the Great Britain * James Spence (surgeon) (1812–1882), Scottish surgeon * James Calvert Spence (1892–1954), British paediatrician * James Houston Spence (1867–1939), Canadian lawyer and Senator * James MacDonald Spence, lawyer and Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice * Jamie Spence (born 1963), English golfer * James Spence, Scottish author of the 2009 book ''Silly Beggar'' See also * Jim Spence (other) {{hndis, Spence, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Spence (sailor)
John F. D. Spence (2 October 1875 – 20 February 1946) was British sailing competitor at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Sources also give his name as James Fleming Drever Spence. He was a crew member on the ''Mouchette'' which finished second of two teams competing in the 12 metre class. At the time, only the helmsman A helmsman or helm (sometimes driver) is a person who steering, steers a ship, sailboat, submarine, other type of maritime vessel, or spacecraft. The rank and seniority of the helmsman may vary: on small vessels such as fishing vessels and yacht ... and mate were awarded silver medals, while the crew received bronze medals. However, Spence is credited as having received a silver medal in the official Olympic database. References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Spence, John 1875 births 1946 deaths British male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Great Britain Olympic silver medallists for Great Britain Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Spence (surgeon)
James Spence FRSE FRCSEd (1812-1882) was a Scottish surgeon. He served as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1867/68. Life He was born on 31 March 1812 at 12 South Bridge in Edinburgh, the son of James Spence, a perfumer, and his third wife. He was educated at a boarding-school in Galashiels and afterwards at the Royal High School, Edinburgh. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but left to be apprenticed to Messrs. Scott & Orr, a firm of Edinburgh chemists, at 100 South Bridge. He managed, however, to complete his medical education in the Edinburgh Extramural School of Medicine and in 1832 received the diploma of Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. On qualifying he made two voyages to Calcutta in 1833 as surgeon to an East Indiaman, but returned to Edinburgh to teach anatomy for 7 years as the university demonstrator under Professor Alexander Monro tertius. He then joined the extramural school of anatomy to act as de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Calvert Spence
Sir James Calvert Spence, & Bar (19 March 1892 – 26 May 1954) was an English paediatrician who was a pioneer in the field of social paediatrics. He was a founding member of the British Paediatric Association. Early life Spence was born in Amble, Northumberland on 19 March 1892, the fourth son and seventh child of Isabella Turnbull and her husband, David Magnus Spence, an architect. After being educated at Elmfield College, York, he attended the Durham College of Medicine in Newcastle upon Tyne. World War I service Spence went into the Royal Army Medical Corps. He served in the Gallipoli campaign, Egypt, and the Western Front. Captain Spence received the Military Cross (MC) for "conspicuous gallantry" and "devotion to duty" in attending wounded while under fire. Later, then Acting Major Spence received a bar to his MC for his actions at Oisy-le-Verger from 28 September to 2 October 1918. Medical career After World War I, Spence worked as a house physician at the Royal Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Houston Spence
James Houston Spence, , (September 3, 1867 – February 21, 1939) was a Canadian lawyer and Senator. Spence was born in Greenock Township, Ontario and attended school in London, Ontario and Walkerton, Ontario. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School before being called to the bar. He was elected a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1917, named King's Counsel in 1922 and was the senior partner in the law firm of Spence, Shoemaker and Spence."Senator James H. Spence, Prominent Liberal, Dies", ''Toronto Daily Star'', February 22, 1939 He specialized in corporate, commercial and municipal law."Senator Spence Dies In Toronto In His 72nd Year", ''Globe and Mail'', February 22, 1939 He was active in the Liberal Party of Canada, campaigned on behalf of various Liberal candidates in provincial and federal elections, and was a close friend of Sir Wilfrid Laurier as well as a friend of William Lyon Mackenzie King who appointed him to the Senate in 1928. Spence served i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James MacDonald Spence
James MacDonald Spence is a lawyer, arbitrator and mediator. He was formerly a Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Education Spence earned a BA and an LLB. He was awarded an Honorary LLD in 2001 by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Legal career Spence was a partner at the firm that became Torys Torys LLP is a Canadian international corporate law firm with offices in Toronto, Calgary, New York, Montreal and Halifax. The firm acts for a wide range of commercial clients and financial institutions in Canada, the United States, and global ... from 1976 until 1993. He was appointed a QC in 1984. Spence was first elected a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1983 and became the 51st Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada, serving from 1990 to 1992. He was the Director of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada from 1989 to 1993. Spence was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in 1993. He retired from the bench in September 2015 and curre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Spence
James Stephen Spence (born 26 May 1963) is an English professional golfer. Career Spence was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He turned professional in 1985 and has finished in the top 100 on the European Tour Order of Merit more than a dozen times, with a best placing of tenth in 1992. His two European Tour wins came at the 1992 Canon European Masters and the 2000 Moroccan Open. In 2003 he succeeded Mark James as the Chairman of The European Tour's Tournament Committee. Spence also appeared on the Sky TV scientific programme '' Brainiac: Science Abuse'' where he took part in "Brainiac Golf", in which a Brainiac went head to head against Spence. Every time a ball was putted it set off a fuse which ignited a caravan filled with a unique chemical compound, e.g. lead nitrate, which coloured the explosive flame. Spence also has a radio show named in his honour, 'The Jamie Spence Show' on Bolton FM. Professional wins (3) European Tour wins (2) European Tour playoff record (1†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silly Beggar
''Silly BeggarThe World's Stupidest Begging Letters'' is a book by Scottish author James Spence. The book was published on 14 May 2009 by Aurora Metro, and is a collection of comedy begging letters sent to companies, together with the replies and images of items the sender received. Letters included in the book were sent to such companies as Shell, Hovis, Boots and Starbucks. Some newspapers including the ''Daily Mirror'' and the Daily Record ran full page articles about the book and the author was interviewed in various media including ''Chris Evans Drivetime'' on BBC Radio 2, ''MacAulay and Co'' on BBC Radio Scotland and '' Richard & Judy's New Position'' on the Watch A watch is a portable timepiece intended to be carried or worn by a person. It is designed to keep a consistent movement despite the motions caused by the person's activities. A wristwatch is designed to be worn around the wrist, attached by ... channel. References External links ''Silly Beggar'' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
