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James Murdoch (other)
James Murdoch (born 1972) is a British-American businessman. James Murdoch may also refer to: * James Murdoch (architect) (1844–1914), American architect in Denver, Colorado * James Murdoch (music advocate) (1930–2010), Australian arts administrator, musicologist, composer, journalist, broadcaster * James Murdoch (New South Wales politician) (1867–1939), Australian politician * James Murdoch (Scottish Orientalist) James Murdoch (27 September 1856 – 30 October 1921) was a Scottish Orientalist scholar and journalist, who worked as a teacher in the Empire of Japan and Australia.D. C. S. SissonsMurdoch, James (1856–1921) '' Australian Dictionary of Biogra ... (1856–1921), Scottish Orientalist scholar and journalist * James Murdoch (singer) (), Canadian rock musician and producer * James Murdoch Jr. (1886–1935), Australian politician * James Murdoch Sr. (1851–1925), Australian politician * James Edward Murdoch (1811–1893), American actor and elocutionist See a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch
James Rupert Jacob Murdoch (born 13 December 1972) is a British-American businessman, the younger son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and was the chief executive officer (CEO) of 21st Century Fox from 2015 to 2019. He was the chairman and CEO for Europe and Asia of News Corporation until 2013 when it was split into News Corp and 21st Century Fox. He was formerly a director of News Corp and was a member of the office of the chairman. Until April 2012, he was the chairman and CEO of Sky plc, Europe and Asia, where he oversaw assets such as News International (British newspapers; publisher of ''The News of the World'' newspaper), Sky Italia (satellite television in Italy), Sky Deutschland, and STAR TV (satellite television in Asia). He was executive chairman of News International from 2007 until February 2012. He previously held a non-executive chair at British Sky Broadcasting, in which News Corporation had a controlling minority stake. In April 2012, he was forced to resign as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch (architect)
James Murdoch (1844–1914) was "an important architect in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries". With Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). At least two of his works have been designated Denver landmarks. He was born in Scotland in 1844. He arrived in Denver in 1888. He died in 1914. "From The History of the 2100 Block Lafayette Street" He served as superintendent of the Colorado State Capitol, with office in the building, and as such was a contributing architect in its completion. Works include: * All Saints Episcopal Church (1890), at 2222 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver; NRHP-listed * The Grafton (1890), 1001–1020 E. 17th Avenue, Denver; NRHP-listed * T. E. Swarz residence (1890), on Pearl Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, Denver; since demolished * John C. Gallup residence (1891), at 1763 Williams Street, Denver; since demolished * Worker housing, store, school, offices (1906) in Cokedale, Colorado, a coal mining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch (music Advocate)
James Murdoch (25 January 1930 – 25 October 2010) was an Australian arts administrator, musicologist, composer, journalist, and broadcaster. He founded and served as the inaugural director of the Australian Music Centre and played an important role in promoting the works of Peggy Glanville-Hicks. Biography James Murdoch was the only child born to a wharf laborer in the Sydney suburb of Paddington. His parents were frequently on the move, and by the age of 14, Murdoch had lived in 19 houses and attended 15 schools. An autodidact, he learned all he could about music of all genres, from medieval times to the present day. He also learned cello, flute, piano, and violin at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Murdoch gravitated to bohemian circles and befriended Tilly Devine, Bea Miles, and Sunday Reed. He became close friends with other members of the Heide Circle as well. In 1958, Murdoch was engaged by a Spanish dance theater and toured Australia as their international pianist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch (New South Wales Politician)
Sir James Anderson Murdoch (10 March 1867 – 30 January 1939) was a Scottish-born Australian politician. He was born in Edinburgh to cabinetmaker Thomas Murdoch and Margaret Anderson. He worked at a wool warehouse before migrating to Melbourne in 1884; after a period in Brisbane, he established a business in Sydney in 1893. In 1892 he married Isabella Binning, with whom he had three daughters. His business eventually became a large retail company. During World War I he served with the Australian Army Medical Corps, holding the rank of lieutenant-colonel; he was mentioned in despatches four times. In 1918 he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. Appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council as a Nationalist Nationalism is an idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state. As a movement, nationalism tends to promote the interests of a particular nation (as in a group of people), Smith, Anthony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch (Scottish Orientalist)
James Murdoch (27 September 1856 – 30 October 1921) was a Scottish Orientalist scholar and journalist, who worked as a teacher in the Empire of Japan and Australia.D. C. S. SissonsMurdoch, James (1856–1921) ''Australian Dictionary of Biography'', anu.edu.au. Retrieved15 November 2022. From 1903 to 1917, he wrote his "monumental"Sukehiro Hirakawa, Japan's Love-Hate Relationship with the West', Chapter 3:4: "Natsume Sōseki and His Teacher James Murdoch: Their Opposite Views on the Modernization of Japan", Folkestone, Kent: Global Oriental, 2005, pp. 249–279. Retrieved 15 November 2022. three-volume ''A History of Japan'', the first comprehensive history of Japan in the English language (the third volume being published posthumously in 1926). In 1917 he began teaching Japanese at the University of Sydney and in 1918 he was appointed the foundation professor of the School of Oriental Studies there. Early life James Murdoch was born in the Kirktown of Fetteresso, a village on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch (singer)
James Murdoch is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter. He has released five full-length albums. Murdoch is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo and singing on his records, which he often helps produce himself. His 2007 release, ''In Transit'', was co-produced by compatriot Hawksley Workman. Born in Whitehorse, Yukon, Murdoch now resides in Edmonton, Alberta. Murdoch has been described as a "Canadian John Mayer," and his sound has been compared to that of rock groups Blue Rodeo and Crowded House. Biography Murdoch was born into an entertainment-oriented family; his father and uncles were writers and actors and his mother was both a concert producer and art director. He began playing music at an early age; at six, he could play the piano and guitar, and he first performed on national radio when he was just eight years old. By the time he was fourteen, Murdoch was touring northern Canada with numerous musicians and groups. He had released several albums wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch Jr
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murdoch Sr
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Edward Murdoch
James E. Murdoch (January 25, 1811 – May 19, 1893) was an American actor and elocutionist. James Edward Murdoch (sometimes spelled "Murdock") was born in Philadelphia, the eldest of four sons of Thomas and Elizabeth Murdoch. James apprenticed under his father in the business of bookbinding. He served as a volunteer fireman with the Vigilant Company. In 1829, he made his first dramatic appearance as Frederick in Kotzebue's play ''Lover's Vows''. He had his first lead role in 1830 with the traveling company of Vincent DeCamp. The following year, he married Eliza Middlecott. In 1832, while suffering from indigestion, he accidentally ingested a preparation of arsenic. A doctor was called in and saved his life, but thereafter he would suffer health problems and fatigue. During the succeeding years he took various roles on the stage. His career prospects began to take a turn for the better in 1845 when he played the role of Hamlet at Park Theater, New York. For years afterward, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
