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John Davy (Blessed)
John Davy may refer to: * John Davy (chemist) (1790–1868), British chemist and younger brother of Sir Humphy Davy * John Davy (cricketer) (born 1974), Irish cricketer * John Davy (composer) (1763–1824), English composer *John M. Davy (1835–1909), U.S. Representative from New York * John Davy (Blessed), English Carthusian monk executed during the English Reformation * John Davey (Cornish speaker) of Zennor (1812–1891), Cornwall; considered to be one of the last people to have traditional knowledge of the Cornish language * John Davy (MP), MP for Dorchester *John Davy (journalist) (1927–1984), British journalist and science editor See also * Jonny Davy, death metal musician * John Davie (other) * John Davey (other) *John Davy Hayward (1905–1965), English writer *John Davys (other) *John Davis (other) *John Davies (other) John Davies may refer to: Academics *John Davies (archivist) (1925–1999), Malaysian archivist * John D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davy (chemist)
John Davy FRS FRSE (24 May 1790 – 24 January 1868) was a Cornish doctor, amateur chemist, brother of the noted chemist Sir Humphry Davy, and cousin of Edmund Davy. During his career, Davy discovered phosgene, silicon tetrafluoride, and concluded that chlorine was an element. Life John Davy was born in Penzance, Cornwall, on 24 May 1790, the son of Robert Davy and his wife, Grace Millet. He assisted his older brother Humphry at the Royal Institution of Great Britain for two years before heading to Edinburgh University, where he earned his degree in medicine in 1814. In 1812, Davy discovered phosgene, a compound he also named. At the same time, he concluded that chlorine was an element. He also discovered silicon tetrafluoride Silicon tetrafluoride or tetrafluorosilane is a chemical compound with the formula Si F4. This colorless gas is notable for having a narrow liquid range: its boiling point is only 4 °C above its melting point. It was first prepared in 1771 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davy (cricketer)
John Oliver Davy (born 1 July 1974) is a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and left-arm fast-medium bowler, he made his debut for the Ireland cricket team in a match against Scotland on July 1997 and went on to play for them in crucial matches. His last match was against Zimbabwe A in April 2000.CricketEurope Stats Zone profile His matches for Ireland include two first-class matches against Scotland and four with status. His total contribution for Ireland was 131 runs at an average of 8.73, with a top score of 51 not out against Scotland in August 1997, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davy (composer)
John Davy (23 December 1763 – 22 February 1824) was an English composer, particularly of music for stage productions in London. Life Davy was born at Creedy Bridge, in the parish of Upton Hellions, eight miles from Exeter, the illegitimate son of Sarah Davie or Davy. He was brought up by his maternal uncle, a blacksmith of Upton Hellions, who also played the cello in the church choir. At less than five years of age he could play on the fife any simple tune after once or twice hearing it. Before he was six years old, Davy selected as many horseshoes, borrowed from a neighbouring smith, as formed a complete octave, hung them from a wall, and with a small rod imitated the chimes of the neighbouring church of Crediton "with great exactness". James Carrington, then Rector of Upton Hellions and Chancellor of the diocese, hearing of the story, showed Davy a harpsichord, on which he soon learned to play easy lessons. He also began the violin. In his twelfth year he was introduced by Car ... [...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] |
John Davy (Blessed)
John Davy may refer to: * John Davy (chemist) (1790–1868), British chemist and younger brother of Sir Humphy Davy * John Davy (cricketer) (born 1974), Irish cricketer * John Davy (composer) (1763–1824), English composer *John M. Davy (1835–1909), U.S. Representative from New York * John Davy (Blessed), English Carthusian monk executed during the English Reformation * John Davey (Cornish speaker) of Zennor (1812–1891), Cornwall; considered to be one of the last people to have traditional knowledge of the Cornish language * John Davy (MP), MP for Dorchester *John Davy (journalist) (1927–1984), British journalist and science editor See also * Jonny Davy, death metal musician * John Davie (other) * John Davey (other) *John Davy Hayward (1905–1965), English writer *John Davys (other) *John Davis (other) *John Davies (other) John Davies may refer to: Academics *John Davies (archivist) (1925–1999), Malaysian archivist * John D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davey (Cornish Speaker)
John Davey or Davy (1812–1891) was a Cornish farmer who was one of the last people with some traditional knowledge of the Cornish language.Bruxelles, Simon de (21 May 2008)"After centuries, Cornish agree how to speak their language" ''The Times''. According to Henry Jenner, the level of his ability in the language is unclear, but was probably restricted to a few words and phrases.Jenner, p. 23. A song attributed to Davey's memory, the "Cranken Rhyme", is not known from any earlier source and is notable as possibly one of the last survivals of Cornish literary tradition. History Davey lived in the hamlet of Boswednack in Zennor parish. A farmer who served as a schoolmaster in Zennor for a period,Ellis, p. 129. he reputedly learned his Cornish from his father.Matthews, p. 404. He died in 1891, aged 79, taking his knowledge with him. John Hobson Matthews mentions Davey in his ''History of St. Ives, Lelant, Towednack, and Zennor'', published in 1892, the year after Davey's death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davy (MP)
John Davy (by 1514 – 1560 or later), of Dorchester, Dorset, was an English politician. He married a woman named Elizabeth. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England from the 13th century until 1707 when it was replaced by the Parliament of Great Britain. Parliament evolved from the great council of bishops and peers that advised t ... for Dorchester in November 1554. References Year of death missing English MPs 1554–1555 Members of the Parliament of England for Dorchester Year of birth uncertain {{16thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davy (journalist)
John Charles Davy (8 August 1927 – 28 October 1984) was a British journalist and science editor for ''The Observer'', lecturer, vice-principal of Emerson College and Anthroposophist. Biography Early life John Davy was born to the journalist couple Charles and Doris Davy in London. He had a younger brother who, as he did, became a journalist. From the early 1930s onwards, both parents were intimately connected to the work of Anthroposophy. Charles Davy wrote a number of books, amongst others ''The Three Spheres of Society'' (1946) on Social threefolding, while Doris Davy wrote travelogues and children’s books. Her main interest, however, was in biodynamic farming and she edited the journal of the BD movement, "Star and Furrow", for many years. The two boys attended Abbotsholme School in N. England, strongly influenced by the pedagogical ideas of Kurt Hahn but John asked to spend his last year of schooling at Michael Hall, in Forest Row. Here he was taught by Cecil Harw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Davy
Job for a Cowboy is an American death metal band from Glendale, Arizona. Formed in 2003, the band's debut album ''Genesis'' was released in 2007, peaking at No. 54 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and selling 13,000 copies in its first week of release. The second album, 2009's '' Ruination'', sold 10,600 copies in the United States in its first week to debut at position No. 42 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The band comprises vocalist Jonny Davy, guitarists Tony Sannicandro and Al Glassman and bassist Nick Schendzielos. Davy is the only remaining founding member. The band has played in international music festivals, including Sounds of the Underground, Download Festival, Mayhem Festival, Summer Slaughter, Graspop Metal Meeting, and Wacken Open Air. History Formation and ''Doom'' EP (2003–2006) Job for a Cowboy was founded in Glendale, Arizona, during December 2003 by vocalist Jonny Davy, guitarists Ravi Bhadriraju and Andrew Arcurio, bassist Chad Staples, and dru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davie (other)
John Davie (1640–1710) was an English merchant from Bideford, Devon. John Davie may also refer to: * Sir John Davie, 1st Baronet (1588–1654), MP for Tiverton 1621–1622 * Sir John Davie, 2nd Baronet (1612–1678), MP for Tavistock 1661 * Sir John Davie, 3rd Baronet (1660–1692) MP for Saltash 1679–1685, of the Davie baronets *Sir John Davie, 5th Baronet (died 1727), of the Davie baronets *Sir John Davie, 6th Baronet (1700–1737), of the Davie baronets *Sir John Davie, 7th Baronet (1734–1792), of the Davie baronets *Sir John Davie, 8th Baronet (1772–1803), of the Davie baronets *Sir John Davie, 9th Baronet (1798–1824), of the Davie baronets * John Davie (Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge) (1777–1813), Master of Sidney Sussex 1811–1813 * John Davie (activist) (1800–1891) * Sir John Ferguson Davie, 2nd Baronet (1830–1907), British politician, and British Army officer *Jock Davie (1913–1994), Scottish footballer * John Davie (British Army officer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davey (other)
John Davey may refer to: *John Davey (swimmer) (born 1964), former British Olympic swimmer *John Davey (tree surgeon) (1846–1923), considered the father of tree surgery *John Davey (Cornish speaker) (1812–1891), Cornish farmer *John Davey (cricketer) (1847–1878), English cricketer *John Ryan Davey (1913–1992), Australian cricketer *John Richard Davey (1957–2021), Australian cricketer *John Davey (actor), American actor, best known for portraying Captain Marvel on the 1970s TV series ''Shazam!'' *John Davey (master) (1732–1798), Master of Balliol College, Oxford *Jack Davey (1907–1959), radio personality *Jack Davey (cricketer) (born 1944), former English cricketer *Gerry Davey (John Gerald Davey, 1914–1977), British ice hockey player See also *John Davy (other) *John Davie (other) *John Davys (other) *John Davis (other) *John Davies (other) John Davies may refer to: Academics *John Davies (archivist) (1925–1999), Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Davy Hayward
John Davy Hayward CBE (2 February 1905 – 17 September 1965) was an English editing, editor, critic, anthologist and bibliophile. Early life Hayward was educated at Gresham's School and in France before going up to King's College, Cambridge in 1923 to read English and modern languages. While still a Cambridge undergraduate, he edited and published the ''Collected Works of the Earl of Rochester''. Career From 1927, Hayward lived in London, working as an editor, critic, anthologist and bibliographer. He edited many of Jonathan Swift's works. In 1929, he edited ''John Donne, Dean of St Paul's: Complete Poetry and Selected Prose'' for the Nonesuch Press. For eleven years, from 1946 to 1957, he shared a house with his close friend the poet T. S. Eliot, gathering and archiving Eliot's papers and styling himself ''Keeper of the Eliot Archive''. Eliot's book of verse called ''Poems Written in Early Youth'' was compiled and edited by Hayward. With Eliot's help he emended the poems from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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