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John Blake (other)
John Blake may refer to: Arts and entertainment *John Blake Jr. (1947–2014), American jazz violinist *John Blake (journalist) (born 1948), British journalist and publisher * John Blake (make-up artist), 1992 Academy Award nominated makeup artist * John Blake, fictional character in the 2012 film ''The Dark Knight Rises'' Politics * John Blake (Leicester MP) in 1340 represented Leicester (UK Parliament constituency) * John Blake (Winchester MP), MP for Winchester * John Blake (MP for Calne), MP for Calne in 1415 * John Blake fitz William, mayor of Galway in 1487–88 * John Blake Jr. (politician) (1762–1826), United States Representative from New York *John Aloysius Blake (1826–1887), British politician, Member of Parliament *John L. Blake (1831–1899), United States Representative from New Jersey * John Blake (Pennsylvania politician) (born 1960), Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate Sports * J. P. Blake (John Percy Blake, 1874–1950), British Olympic fencer *Jere Bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Blake Jr
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Blake (rugby Union)
John Blake (30 May 1933 – ) was a rugby player and teacher who captained Bristol Rugby through one of their most successful periods in the 1950s. Blake, "the most influential individual in the history of the Bristol club", was a fly half, educated at St Brendan's College and Bristol University. He became captain of Bristol in 1957 and was central in the club's adoption of an adventurous and attractive style of play that became known as "rugby Bristol fashion". Blake's approach to the game was immediately successful. During his first season in charge the club records for both points scored and wins in a season were broken. The points scored record was then broken in the two subsequent seasons. Eschewing kicking, Blake emphasised passing and running with the ball. England selectors rejected this rugby philosophy and Blake never represented his country. He did, however play for Gloucestershire, Somerset, the Combined Services, the RAF and the Western Counties. He also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Blake House
The John Blake House is located on Homestead Avenue ( NY 208) in Maybrook, New York, United States. It is a brick building from the late 18th century, one of the oldest houses in the village John Blake, a prominent local politician, built the house around an earlier log cabin. A wing was added in the mid-19th century, but it has not otherwise been altered. In 1984 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a well-preserved example of the kind of home built by settlers of English descent in the early years of the Federal style of American architecture. Building The one-and-a-half-story house sits on a lot with many trees shielding it from view. It is made of brick with a stone basement and topped with a gabled roof shingled in asphalt and pierced by two brick chimneys near the end walls. The brick is laid in Flemish bond on the south and west with common bond in alternating rows of stretchers and headers on the other sides. The windows are trimmed in flat-arc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Rennie Blake
John Rennie Blake was the faculty chairman in charge of Davidson College from 1871 to 1877. After the death of George Wilson McPhail, the position of president was vacated as the college opted to elect a faculty member, Blake, to oversee the college until Andrew Dousa Hepburn was appointed in 1877. Because Blake was not an ordained minister, he was ineligible to become president according to the college's constitution. It was during his tenure that Woodrow Wilson and Robert Broadnax Glenn Robert Broadnax Glenn (August 11, 1854 – May 16, 1920) was the 51st Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1905 to 1909. Early life and career A native of Rockingham County, North Carolina, Glenn was born to Chalmers Lanier Glen ... enrolled as students. References External links Biography from the Davidson College Archives & Special Collections 1825 births 1900 deaths Presidents of Davidson College People from Greenwood, South Carolina University of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Thomas Blake
John Thomas Blake (4 April 1853–26 November 1940) was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, land agent, historian, racehorse owner and trainer. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Taranaki iwi. He was born in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ... on 4 April 1853. References 1853 births 1940 deaths Interpreters New Zealand surveyors 20th-century New Zealand historians Colony of New Zealand people Taranaki (iwi) New Zealand racehorse owners and breeders Writers from Auckland New Zealand Māori public servants 19th-century New Zealand historians {{NewZealand-gov-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John T
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lauris Blake
John Lauris Blake (December 21, 1788 – July 6, 1857) was an American clergyman and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of the '' General Biographical Dictionary''. Life He was born on 21 December 1788 in Northwood, New Hampshire. During his adolescence he practiced cabinet making and at the same time prepared himself for college. He graduated from Brown University in 1812, and was licensed as a Congregational minister in 1813. Blake was the founder of the '' Ladies' Magazine'', headmaster of the Cornhill School for Young Ladies, and served on the committee of Boston public schools. Blake was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1815. A significant number original 19th century copies of works authored by Blake are held in the collections of the AAS. Bibliography Blake was an editor of the ''Literary Advertiser'' and the ''Gospel Advocate''. His published books include: * ''A Text Book of Geography and Chronology'' (1814) * ''Anecdotes of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry Blake
John Henry Blake (1808 – 29 June 1882), was a murdered Irish land agent. Biography John Henry Blake was the third and youngest son of Lieutenant-Colonel John Blake of Furbo, County Galway and Maria Galway of Cork. He was a member of one of The Tribes of Galway. He worked firstly as a bailiff on the Blake estate at Furbo, but in the late 1830s moved to Kiltullagh, Athenry, to act as his infant nephew's land agent. He lived at Rathville House, Raford, in the parish of Kiltullagh. In later life, Blake was agent to Hubert de Burgh-Canning, 2nd Marquess of Clanricarde. Clanricarde was commonly held to be the worst landlord in all Ireland, and infamous for his evicting of tenants However, he lived in London so it was easier to target Blake. Both he and his driver, Thady Ruane, were shot on the way to attend mass in Loughrea. His wife, who was present, survived the incident. Despite several months of investigation and seven arrests on suspicion, no one stood trial for the murders. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Frederick Blake
John Frederick Blake (3 April 1839 – 7 July 1906) was a British geologist and Anglican clergyman. Blake received B.A. 1862 and M.A. 1865 from Caius College, Cambridge. He was ordained a deacon in 1862 and a priest in 1863. He was curate of Lenton, Nottinghamshire, from 1862 to 1864 and curate of St Mary's, Bryanston Square, London, from 1864 to 1865. He was Professor of Natural Science at University College, Nottingham, from 1881 to 1888. In 1895 he went to India to arrange the Baroda Museum. He married in 1866 and was survived by three sons and a daughter. Awards and honours * 1891–1893: President of the Geologists' Association * 1895: Lyell Medal The Lyell Medal is a prestigious annual scientific medal given by the Geological Society of London, equal in status to the Murchison Medal. This medal is awarded based on one Earth Scientist's exceptional contribution of research to the scientific ... References External links * 1906 deaths 1839 births Alumni of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John F
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bradby Blake
John Bradby Blake (4 November 1745 – 16 November 1773) was an English botanist. Working in China as a resident supercargo for the British East India Company, he sent seeds of local plants to Britain and the American colonies for propagation while also recording and studying Chinese plants and culture. Though he died at the age of 27, Bradby Blake left behind a rich archive of his work and correspondence that gives insight into cross-cultural interactions and botanical study in China at the time. Family John Bradby Blake was the son of Captain John Blake (b. 1713) and his wife Mary. John Blake, like his father (John Bradby Blake's grandfather), was a ship's captain. At the age of 20, he sailed for southeast Asia with the East India Company ship the ''Halifax'', serving as second mate''.'' John Blake sailed with the ''Halifax'' again on the ship's next voyage; this voyage was his first as a captain. Through voyages with the East India Company and through command of private vess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Blake (soldier)
John Young Filmore Blake, also known as John Y.F. Blake and J.Y.F. Blake was an Irish-American soldier and writer. He was born October 6, 1856, in Bolivar, Missouri in the United States, and died January 24, 1907, in New York City. "Annual Reunion," United States Military Academy, Association of Graduates, pages 71-74. Retrieved April 21, 2010 Blake served as a foreign volunteer for the s of the during the |
