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John Gardner (thriller Writer)
John Gardner may refer to: Arts and literature * John Gardner (American writer) (1933–1982), American novelist and educator, author of ''Grendel'' *John Gardner (British writer) (1926–2007), British author of spy and mystery novels, former official James Bond author *John Gardner (composer) (1917–2011), British composer *John Lowell Gardner (1837–1898), patron of the arts * John Gardner (boat builder) (1905–1995), American nautical historian Law, education and government *John Gardner (Rhode Island governor) (1697–1764), Deputy Governor, Colony of Rhode Island *John Gardner (Australian politician), Australian Liberal Party MP for the South Australian seat of Morialta since 2010 * John Gardner (Continental Congress) (1747–1808), American farmer, Rhode Island delegate to Continental Congress * John Gardner (legal philosopher) (1965–2019), Professor of Jurisprudence, University of Oxford * John A. Gardner, American physicist and developer of Gardner–Salinas braille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gardner (American Writer)
John Champlin Gardner Jr. (July 21, 1933 – September 14, 1982) was an American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor. He is best known for his 1971 novel ''Grendel (novel), Grendel'', a retelling of the Beowulf myth from the monster's point of view. Early life and education Gardner was born in Batavia, New York. His father was a lay preacher and dairy farmer, and his mother taught third grade at a small school in a nearby village. Both parents were fond of poetry, and would often recite their favorite poetry and poetry they wrote about life on the farm at friends' homes. Gardner was active in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the Eagle Scout rank. As a child, Gardner attended public school and worked on his father's farm, where in April 1945, his younger brother Gilbert was killed in an accident with a cultipacker. Gardner, who was driving the tractor during the fatal accident, carried guilt for his brother's death throughout his life, suffering nigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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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] |
Jack Gardner (other)
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Jack Gardner may refer to: *Jack Gardner (basketball) (1910–2000), college basketball coach *Jack Gardner (boxer) (1926–1978), British heavyweight boxer * Jack Gardner (general), general in the United States Army *Jack Gardner (musician) (1903–1957), American jazz musician * John Lowell Gardner (1837–1898), American art collector and philanthropist *Jack Gardner (actor) (1902–1977), American film actor in '' The Secret Code'' See also *John Gardner (other) John Gardner may refer to: Arts and literature *John Gardner (American writer) (1933–1982), American novelist and educator, author of ''Grendel'' *John Gardner (British writer) (1926–2007), British author of spy and mystery novels, former offi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gardner (rugby Union)
John Henry Gardner (30 January 1870 – 5 March 1909) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Gardner has the distinction of being the first player to represent the New Zealand national team before gaining provincial representation. He was a member of the New Zealand team on their 1893 tour of Australia, playing in four matches. He did not win a test cap, as New Zealand did not play its first full international match until 1903. After the tour of Australia, Gardner represented at a provincial level for two seasons, and captained the side in 1894. Gardner was born in Timaru on 30 January 1870. In 1896 he took over the licence of the Sportsman's Arms Hotel at Saltwater Creek, just south of Timaru, from his father. The following year Gardner married Margaret Catherine Kennedy, and the couple had three children. In 1908 Gardner moved to Australia. He died in Melbourne Gaol The Old Melbourne Gaol is a former jail and current museum on Russell Street, in Melbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gardner (tennis)
John Gardner is an Australian former professional tennis player. Career A U.S. based player from Australia, Gardner played varsity tennis for Southern Methodist University (SMU) while studying for a business degree. He came to the U.S. from rural New South Wales. In 1965 Gardner played his first tour tournament at the Northern Championships in Manchester. In July 1968 he won the Cheshire Tennis Championships at Brooklands. In April 1969 he won the Sabadell International against John Bartlett at Sabadell, Spain on clay. In 1970 Gardner was runner-up at the U.S. National Amateur Grass Court Championships, and was the SWC singles champion in 1972. In 1971 he won the U.S. National Amateur Grass Court Championships against Raul Ramirez at Southampton, Long Island, New York. The same year he was a finalist to Dick Dell at the Southern Championships held Birmingham, Alabama On the professional tour he had wins over Georges Goven and Roscoe Tanner. He beat Nikola Špear in the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gardner (minister)
John Gardner (17 April 1809Dirk Van Dissel, 'Gardner, John (1809–1899)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/gardner-john-3590/text5563, published first in hardcopy 1972, accessed online 18 January 2017. – 10 May 1899) was a Scots-born Presbyterian minister in Adelaide, South Australia, the first incumbent of Chalmers Free Church of Scotland, now Scots Church, North Terrace, Adelaide. He later served at Launceston, Tasmania and Queenscliff, Victoria. History Gardner was born in Glasgow, the third son of Rev. William Gardner and his wife Catharine Gardner, née Jarvie. He was educated at the University of Glasgow for the ministry of the Scottish Church, and after being licensed to preach by the Glasgow presbytery served as assistant to Rev. Robert Smith of Lochwinnoch, one of whose sons was Robert Barr Smith of Adelaide. Gardner's first charge was St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gardner (footballer)
John Gardner (born 3 November 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia serving as one of the second-tier regional semi-professional competitions which sit underneath the fully professional Australian Football League (AFL). It ... (VFL). Notes External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gardner, John Living people 1946 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Hawthorn Football Club players People educated at Geelong College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Twiname Gardner
John Twiname Gardner (2 August 1854, in South Molton – 15 February 1914, in Kensington) was a general practitioner and composer of much published parlour and light music. From 1888 to 1903 he worked as a family doctor in Ilfracombe Ilfracombe ( ) is a seaside resort and civil parish on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. The parish stretches along the coast from the 'Coastguard Cottages' in Hele Bay toward the east and along the ..., North Devon, where he conducted the local choral society and was generally a mainstay of musical life in the town. He was the grandfather of the well-known composer John Gardner. J.T. Gardner's ''White Star Polka March'' was held in the music libraries of the ships of the White Star Line, including ''Titanic''. List of published compositions Instrumental Works ''Bella Vista'' (Valse) ''Britannia'' - a Patriotic Selection - Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. (1901) ''Carissima'' (Waltz) - Franci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gardner (Texas Ranger)
John Gardner (1845–1926) was a Texas Ranger, cowboy, Indian fighter, and noted trail boss who was the subject of a folklore song titled, "John Gardner's Trail Herd". It was often alleged that Gardner was a member of the Sam Bass Gang.Miller, Rick. Sam Bass & Gang. Austin, Tex: State House Press, 1999. He was the father of Joe Gardner, a noted World Roping Champion. Biography John E. Gardner was born in 1845 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. His father removed the family to Texas. The Gardner family were known as cowboys and Indian fighters. The Gardner brothers all worked as cowboys on the Texas frontier. John and his brothers, Alex and Peter Gardner were hired as cowboys in Southwest Texas working ranches and driving cattle to the Kansas cowtowns. Gardner stated in a short autobiography that he was involved in many fights with Mexicans and Indians, but held back thinking it would "sound fishy these days". Gardner was a friend of the famous outlaw Sam Bass and it claimed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Albert Gardner
John Albert Gardner III (born April 9, 1979) is an American convicted double murderer, rapist, and child molester. He confessed to the February 2009 rape and murder of 14-year-old Amber Dubois from Escondido, California, and the February 2010 rape and murder of 17-year-old Chelsea King from Poway, California, after he entered a plea agreement that spared him from execution. Additionally, Gardner attempted to rape 22-year-old Candice Moncayo of San Diego County, and had been previously incarcerated for the molestation of a 13-year-old girl. Early life Gardner was born in Culver City, California. His parents divorced and Gardner frequently relocated around Southern California as a child (including Palmdale, California) and lived in Running Springs, California as a teenager. His mother Cathy Osborn was a psychiatric nurse and Gardner was put on psychiatric medication starting at age 6. He was held in a psychiatric hospital for 60 days at age 10 (in 1989). As a student, Gardner was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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John Lasarus Williams (29 October 1924 – 15 June 2004), known as John L, was a Welsh nationalist activist. Williams was born in Llangoed on Anglesey, but lived most of his life in nearby Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. In his youth, he was a keen footballer, and he also worked as a teacher. His activism started when he campaigned against the refusal of Brewer Spinks, an employer in Blaenau Ffestiniog, to permit his staff to speak Welsh. This inspired him to become a founder of Undeb y Gymraeg Fyw, and through this organisation was the main organiser of ''Sioe Gymraeg y Borth'' (the Welsh show for Menai Bridge using the colloquial form of its Welsh name).Colli John L Williams , '''', 15 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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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] |