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John Russell (Scottish Minister)
John Russell may refer to: Arts and entertainment * John Russell (English painter) (1745–1806), English painter * John Russell (Australian painter) (1858–1930), Australian painter * John Russell (screenwriter) (1885–1956), author and screenwriter * John L. Russell (cinematographer) (1905–1967), American cinematographer * Johnny Russell (saxophonist) (1909–1991), American jazz saxophonist * John Russell (art critic) (1919–2008), British American art critic * John Russell (actor) (1921–1991), American actor in the TV series ''Lawman'' * Johnny Russell (singer) (1940–2001), American country singer * John Russell (musician) (1954–2021), acoustic guitarist * John Morris Russell (born 1960), American conductor * John C. Russell (1963–1994), playwright * John Russell of Bluffdale, American novelist, writer and Baptist preacher * John Wentworth Russell, Canadian painter * Johnnie Russell (born 1933), stage name of John R. Countryman, American diplomat and former c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell (English Painter)
John Russell RA (29 March 1745 – 20 April 1806) was an English painter renowned for his portrait work in oils and pastels, and as a writer and teacher of painting techniques. Life and work Russell was born in Guildford, Surrey, the son of John Russell Snr., book and print seller and four times mayor of the town; his father was something of an artist, and drew and published two views of Guildford. Russell was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, and soon showed a strong inclination for art. He trained under Francis Cotes RA (of Cavendish Square, London), one of the pioneers of English pastel painting, and, like Cotes, was an admirer of the pastel drawings of Rosalba Carriera whose methods influenced his technique of "sweetening". At the age of 19 he converted to Methodism, which was the cause of tension with his family and with his teacher; he made no secret of his strong evangelical leanings and would attempt to preach and convert at every opportunity. ... [...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] |
Lord John Russell (other)
John Russell may refer to: Arts and entertainment * John Russell (English painter) (1745–1806), English painter * John Russell (Australian painter) (1858–1930), Australian painter * John Russell (screenwriter) (1885–1956), author and screenwriter * John L. Russell (cinematographer) (1905–1967), American cinematographer * Johnny Russell (saxophonist) (1909–1991), American jazz saxophonist * John Russell (art critic) (1919–2008), British American art critic * John Russell (actor) (1921–1991), American actor in the TV series ''Lawman'' * Johnny Russell (singer) (1940–2001), American country singer * John Russell (musician) (1954–2021), acoustic guitarist * John Morris Russell (born 1960), American conductor * John C. Russell (1963–1994), playwright * John Russell of Bluffdale, American novelist, writer and Baptist preacher * John Wentworth Russell, Canadian painter * Johnnie Russell (born 1933), stage name of John R. Countryman, American diplomat and former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell (Missouri Politician)
John T. Russell (September 22, 1931 – March 25, 2016) was an American politician who served as a Missouri state representative from 1962 until 1974 and a Missouri state senator from 1976 until 2000. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, Russell previously served in the United States Air Force and as Minority Floor Leader in the Missouri Senate The Missouri Senate is the upper chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 34 members, representing districts with an average population of 174,000. Its members serve four-year terms, with half the seats being up for election every two ye .... References 1931 births 2016 deaths People from Lebanon, Missouri Baptists from Missouri Republican Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives Republican Party Missouri state senators {{Missouri-politician-stub ... [...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] |
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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 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell (Virginia Politician)
John Wesley Russell (August 31, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American Republican politician who served two terms as mayor of Fairfax, Virginia, in the Fairfax City Council and one term in the Virginia Senate. He defeated legislative aide Emilie F. Miller to succeed her boss, Senator Abe Brault Adelard Lionel "Abe" Brault (April 6, 1909 – February 13, 2007) was an American lawyer, naval veteran and Democratic politician who served multiple terms in the Virginia Senate. Early and family life Born in Winsted, Connecticut, he was ra ..., in 1983, but he lost the seat in a rematch four years later. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Russell, John W. 1923 births 2012 deaths Politicians from Fairfax, Virginia People from Madison County, Illinois Mayors of places in Virginia Virginia city council members Republican Party Virginia state senators 20th-century American legislators University of Illinois alumni Southern Illinois University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell (Ohio Politician)
John Russell was a Republican politician who was appointed Ohio Secretary of State from 1868-1869. John Russell was from Champaign County, Ohio. He was chief clerk in the office of Ohio Secretary of State William Henry Smith. Smith resigned the office January 14, 1868. John Russell was appointed by Governor Rutherford B. Hayes to replace him. Smith 1898 : 244 Later that year, at the State Republican Convention, Russell came in fourth of four candidates for the nomination on the first ballot, and withdrew. Biography John Russell was born September 22, 1827 in Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio to John and Mary Russell, farmers who were originally from Virginia. He taught school and saved his money to enroll in Ohio Wesleyan University in 1849, from which he graduated. He returned home to marry Margaret M. Russell, (no relation). Champaign County : 686 In 1854, Russell was elected Clerk of Courts in his county. He served three terms for a total of nine years. He was then ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell (prohibitionist)
John Russell (September 20, 1822 – November 3, 1912) was a Methodist preacher who became a leading advocate for prohibition during the 1870s. Russell helped organize the Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party (PRO) is a political party in the United States known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages and as an integral part of the temperance movement. It is the oldest existing third party ..., was its first National Committee Chairman, and was the party's running mate for James Black in the 1872 United States presidential election. As a journalist, Russell published the Detroit ''Peninsular Herald'' as the first prohibition newspaper. Life John Russell was born on September 20, 1822, to Jesse Russell and Catherine Russell in Livingston County, New York. In 1869, he made calls for a convention to form a party in favor of alcoholic prohibition and in Chicago, Illinois he was selected as its first national committee chairman. He died ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell (New York Politician)
John Russell (September 7, 1772 – August 2, 1842) was an American doctor, merchant and a United States representative from New York. Early life Russell was born in Branford in the Connecticut Colony on September 7, 1772. He was the second son of Federalist New York State Senator and Assemblyman Ebenezer Russell and Elizabeth (née Stork) Russell (a daughter of Capt. Moses Stork). His paternal grandparents were Mary (née Barker) Russell and John Russell. He attended the public school, moved to New York State, studied medicine, and practiced a short time in Cooperstown, New York. Career He was county clerk of Otsego County from 1801 to 1804, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1805 to March 3, 1809. While in Congress, Russell missed 53 of 393 roll call votes. After he left Congress, he was a presidential elector on the DeWitt Clinton ticket in 1812. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. Personal life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camp Liberty Killings
On May 11, 2009, five United States military personnel were fatally shot at a military counseling clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq by Army Sergeant John M. Russell. In the days before the killings, witnesses stated Russell had become distant and was having suicidal thoughts. Russell was charged with five counts of murder and one count of aggravated assault. Officials stated there was an argument at the Camp Liberty Combat Stress Center and Russell was being escorted back to his unit at Camp Stryker when he took an unsecured M16 rifle from his escort, drove back to the clinic, and opened fire on unarmed personnel. Background Sergeant John M. Russell (born 1965) was serving his third tour of duty in Iraq as a communications NCO with the 54th Engineer Battalion. According to a fellow NCO, Russell was a quiet soldier who seemed to have trouble with new computer systems and learning how to make repairs. Russell was "very good" with traditional radio devices, but a lack of new skills d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Russell, 3rd Baron Ampthill
Captain John Hugo Russell, 3rd Baron Ampthill, CBE (4 October 1896 – 3 June 1973) was a British peer who served in the Royal Navy in both the First and Second World Wars. He was the son of Oliver Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill. He succeeded to the title of Baron Ampthill, of Ampthill in the County of Bedford on 7 July 1935. Personal life Russell was married three times; firstly to Christabel Hulme Hart on 18 October 1918 (died February 1976); secondly to Sibell Faithfull Lumley on 22 February 1937, following a divorce from his first wife (died 1947); and thirdly to Adeline Mary Constance Hone on 24 July 1948 (died 2004). His first marriage to Christabel Hart was notorious for its divorce proceedings and the question of the legitimacy of her firstborn as the heir, where she claimed that the marriage had never been consummated and she was still a virgin despite her numerous affairs. The House of Lords agreed with her appeal to legitimize her son, refusing to allow blood tests. Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
