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John Reed (officer)
John Reed may refer to: Arts, letters, and entertainment *John Reed (actor) (1916–2010), English actor and singer with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company * John Reed (animator) (1908–1992), American animator and painter * John Reed (art patron) (1901–1981), Australian critic and art patron * John Reed (journalist) (1887–1920), American journalist and Communist activist * John Reed (novelist) (born 1969), American novelist and author *John O. Reed (1929–2012), British anthologist and translator of African literature * John Shelton Reed (born 1942), American sociologist and essayist Business and finance *John Reed, American miner, founder of the Reed Gold Mine in North Carolina * John S. Reed (born 1939), American financier * John Shedd Reed (1917–2008), American chairman of Santa Fe Industries, president of Shedd Aquarium *John T. Reed, American real estate investor and author Politics *Sir John Blake-Reed (1882–1966), British judge * Jack Reed (Rhode Island politician) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reed (actor)
John Lamb Reed, OBE (13 February 1916 – 13 February 2010) was an English actor, dancer and singer, known for his nimble performances in the principal comic roles of the Savoy opera, Savoy Operas, particularly with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Reed has been called "the last great exponent" of the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy roles. The son of a butcher from County Durham, Reed began performing at the end of World War II, joining the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in 1951. After eight years as understudy to Peter Pratt, he became the principal comedian of the company in 1959, remaining for two decades, playing all the famous Gilbert and Sullivan patter song, patter roles, including Sir Joseph in ''H.M.S. Pinafore'', the Major-General in ''The Pirates of Penzance'', Bunthorne in ''Patience (opera), Patience'', the Lord Chancellor in ''Iolanthe'', Ko-Ko in ''The Mikado'', Jack Point in ''The Yeomen of the Guard'' and the Duke of Plaza-Toro in ''The Gondoliers'', among others. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Sir John Alexander Macdonald (January 10 or 11, 1815 – June 6, 1891) was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 to 1891. The dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, he had a political career that spanned almost half a century. Macdonald was born in Scotland; when he was a boy his family immigrated to Kingston in the Province of Upper Canada (today in eastern Ontario). As a lawyer, he was involved in several high-profile cases and quickly became prominent in Kingston, which elected him in 1844 to the legislature of the Province of Canada. By 1857, he had become premier under the colony's unstable political system. In 1864, when no party proved capable of governing for long, Macdonald agreed to a proposal from his political rival, George Brown, that the parties unite in a Great Coalition to seek federation and political reform. Macdonald was the leading figure in the subsequent discussions and conferences, which resulted in the Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Reed (other)
Jack Reed may refer to: People *Jack Reed (baseball) (1933–2022), American baseball player *John Reed (journalist) (1887–1920), American journalist, poet, and communist activist *Jack Reed (Mississippi politician) (1924–2016), American businessman and Republican gubernatorial candidate *Jack Reed (Rhode Island politician) (born 1949), U.S. senator from Rhode Island *Jack Reed (rugby league) (born 1988), English rugby league footballer * Jack Carlton Reed (1930–2009), drug smuggler Others * ''Jack Reed'' (series), a series of television movies starring Brian Dennehy See also *John Reed (other) * Jack Reid (footballer), Irish international footballer *Jack Reid (1924/5–2009), Canadian artist *Jackie Reid ''Taggart'' is a Scottish detective fiction television programme created by Glenn Chandler, who wrote many of the episodes, and made by STV Studios for the ITV network. It originally ran as the miniseries "Killer" from 6 until 20 September 1 ..., fictional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reed Swanton
John Reed Swanton (February 19, 1873 – May 2, 1958) was an American anthropologist, folklorist, and linguist who worked with Native American peoples throughout the United States. Swanton achieved recognition in the fields of ethnology and ethnohistory. He is particularly noted for his work with indigenous peoples of the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. Early life and education Born in Gardiner, Maine, after the death of his father, Walter Scott Swanton, he was raised by his mother, née Mary Olivia Worcester,Sarah Alice Worcester: ''The Descendants of Rev. William Worcester''. Boston: E. F. Worcester, 1914, p.112. his grandmother, and his great aunt. From his mother, in particular, he was imbued with a gentle disposition, a concern for human justice, and a lifelong interest in the works of Emanuel Swedenborg.Julian H. Steward, ''John Reed Swanton (1873–1958): A Biographical Memoir''. Washington D.C.: The National Academies Press, 1960. He was inspired to pursue history, and, ... [...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] |
John Oren Reed
John Oren Reed (1856 – January 22, 1916) was an American physicist and university dean. Biography Born at New Castle, Indiana, in 1885 he graduated from the University of Michigan, where, after studying at Harvard (1891–1892), he was instructor (1892–1894), assistant professor (1894–1899), junior professor (1899–1905), and professor of physics. He earned a Ph. D. at Friedrich Schiller University of Jena in Germany in 1897. He was also dean of the summer session from 1899 to 1908 and of the Department of Literature, Science, and the Arts after 1907, and director of the Physical Laboratory after 1909. He died in Cleveland Cleveland ( ), officially the City of Cleveland, is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. Located in the northeastern part of the state, it is situated along the southern shore of Lake Erie, across the U.S. ..., Ohio on January 22, 1916. Publications His publications include: * ''A Manual of Physical Meas ... [...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] |
John Reed (priest)
John Peter Cyril Reed (born 21 May 1951) was Archdeacon of Taunton from 1999 until his retirement in 2016. Reed was educated at Monkton Combe School, King's College London and Ripon College Cuddesdon. He was ordained as a deacon in 1979, and a priest in 1980. After a curacy in Croydon he was precentor at St Albans Abbey from 1982 to 1986. He was rector of Timsbury with Priston from 1986 to 1993, and team rector of Ilminster from 1993 until his appointment as archdeacon An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in the Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, St Thomas Christians, Eastern Orthodox churches and some other Christian denominations, above that o .... References 1951 births People educated at Monkton Combe School Alumni of King's College London Alumni of Ripon College Cuddesdon Archdeacons of Taunton Living people {{Canterbury-archdeacon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reed (fur Trader)
John Reed (??-1814) was an American clerk employed by several fur trade companies until his death in 1814. Pacific Fur Company Of his final employers, Reed's final one was the Pacific Fur Company (PFC). He was hired at Mackinac Island as a clerk in August 1810. From there he joined Wilson Price Hunt and the other members of an expedition bound for the Columbia River. An advanced party of PFC administrators and laborers was planned to arrive on board the '' Tonquin'', leaving New York City in September 1810. This second group was to begin a company headquarters prior Hunt's arrival from the United States. The party Reed joined was largely composed of French-Canadian and Métis subjects of the United Kingdom, in addition to a number of Americans. The group arrived at the newly established Fort Astoria in January 1812. He was given important documents by the management of the PFC in March, with orders to return overland and deliver them directly to John Jacob Astor. He and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Reed
John Reed is an American former Negro league outfielder who played in the 1930s. Reed played for the St. Louis Stars and the Indianapolis Athletics in 1937, then went on to play two seasons with the Chicago American Giants The Chicago American Giants were a Chicago-based Negro league baseball team. From 1910 until the mid-1930s, the American Giants were the most dominant team in black baseball. Owned and managed from 1911 to 1926 by player-manager Andrew "Rube" Fo .... In 21 recorded career games, he posted 14 hits and seven RBI in 61 plate appearances. References External links anSeamheads Year of birth missing Place of birth missing Chicago American Giants players Indianapolis Athletics players St. Louis Stars (baseball) players Baseball outfielders {{negro-league-baseball-outfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reed (footballer)
John Paul Reed (born 27 August 1972) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Rotherham, England, he played for Sheffield United, Scarborough, Darlington, Mansfield Town and Blackpool in the Football League. Reed subsequently spent five years playing in the English non-league, along with a brief spell at Greek side Ethnikos Piraeus. Playing career Reed came through the youth system at Sheffield United but never managed to establish himself in the first team. He was loaned to Scarborough, Darlington and Mansfield Town to get first team experience, but eventually left Bramall Lane having only made 17 appearances in total, scoring two goals. Reed signed for Blackpool during the 1997 close season, but the move proved to be an unsuccessful one as he made only three substitute appearances in the league for The Tangerines. A short spell at Bury followed before he drifted into non-league. Reed's career was hampered by knee injuries, and he subsequ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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