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Knighton Town F.C. Players
Knighton may mean: Places in England * Knighton, Devon, a location * Knighton, Isle of Wight * Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, a suburb * Knighton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire * Knighton, Oxfordshire * Knighton, Poole, a location * Knighton, Somerset, a location * Knighton, Stafford, Staffordshire * Knighton, West Dorset, a location * Knighton, Wiltshire * Knighton, Worcestershire, hamlet in Inkberrow parish * Knighton on Teme, Worcestershire, village and parish Places in Wales * Knighton, Powys a market town on the English/Welsh border **Knighton railway station serving the town **Knighton Town F.C., its football club People *Henry Knighton (d. 1396), English churchman and chronicler *Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond (1875–1970), English artist *Brad Knighton (born 1985), American professional soccer player *Brian Knighton (1971–2016), American professional wrestler better known as Axl Rotten *Conor Knighton (born 1981), American actor, host, and televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Knighton
Henry Knighton (or Knyghton) (died c. 1396, in England) was an Augustinian canon at the abbey of St Mary of the Meadows, Leicester, England, and an ecclesiastical historian (chronicler). He wrote a history of England from the Norman conquest until 1396, thought to be the year he died. Biography Biographical information on Knighton mainly comes from his chronicle, in the first three books of which his name is shown as HENRICVS CNITTON.Martin, 1995, p. xvii It is thought his name indicates that he came from Knighton. He was a canon at the "St Mary of the Meadows" abbey before 1363, since he was recorded as being present during a visit from King Edward III. He was at the abbey for a further 33 years and in his writings included considerable detail on the abbey's economic well being. The Augustinian abbey, where Henry Knighton was made a canon, was one of the wealthiest in England and stood on the northern edge of Leicester, in what is now Abbey Park. Knighton was a supporter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William C
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Knighton
Sir William Knighton, 1st Baronet, (1776 – 11 October 1836) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign under George IV (1822–1830). Life He was born in 1776 at Bere Ferrers in Devon, and studied under his uncle, Dr. Bredall, in Tavistock, Devon. He spent two years at Guy's Hospital, London, and received a diploma from the University of St Andrews in 1797. In that year he was assistant surgeon at the Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth, and then commenced private practice, initially in Devonport, in London from 1803 then briefly Edinburgh, then in London again from 1806. He was medical officer to the embassy to Spain in 1809. He retired from private practice in 1822. Knighton studied at the University of Edinburgh for three years. He received MDs from the University of Aberdeen in 1806, from the Archbishop of Canterbury, and from the University of Göttingen in 1821. He was physician to the Prince of Wales in 1810. He was also auditor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and from 1821 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrance O'Knighton
Terrance is a given name. Notable people with the name include: People * Terrance Brennan, American chef and restaurateur *Terrance Carroll (born 1969), American lawyer, minister, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives *Terrance Cauthen (born 1976), American boxer * Terrance Christopher, OMM, LVO, CD, retired Canadian Naval Officer, former Usher of the Black Rod for the Senate of Canada *Terrance Copper (born 1982), American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs * Terrance John Cox, also known as TJ Cox (born 1963), American engineer and politician * Terrance Dean Black American Writer *Terrance Dicks (1935–2019), English writer, best known for his work in TV and children's books *Terrance Dotsy (born 1981), American football player * Terrance T. Etnyre, United States Vice Admiral *Terrance W. Gainer (born 1947), the 38th and current Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate *Terrance Hayes (born 1971), prize-winning poet, born in Columbia, South Carolina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Wesley Knighton
Robert Wesley Knighton (February 5, 1941 – May 27, 2003) was an American serial killer who, after serving time for kidnapping and manslaughter in Missouri embarked on a four-day, two-state killing spree along with Lawrence Lingle Brittain (born September 11, 1972) and Ruth Renee Williams (born February 1967). Brittain and Williams both pleaded guilty and testified against Knighton in exchange for leniency, and have since been released from prison. Knighton was convicted of two murders in Oklahoma and executed in 2003. Early life Knighton, who was nicknamed "Bobby" as a child, did not like to talk about his upbringing, but some details are known. He was born in Springfield, Missouri to a woman who had eight husbands and many boyfriends. Knighton said he could not recall wanting to be anything in life. He said he idolized Elvis Presley and dreamed of becoming a singer at one point. Knighton was emotionally and physically abused as a child. When he was about 6 years old, he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knighton
Air Marshal Sir Richard John Knighton, (born 1969) is a senior Royal Air Force officer and engineer. Since May 2022, he has served as Deputy Commander Capability at Air Command. Previously, he served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (2015 to 2017) and Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Financial and Military Capability) (2018 to 2022) at the Ministry of Defence. Early life Knighton was educated at Hatton Secondary School. As a University Cadet sponsored by the Royal Air force, he studied engineering at Clare College, Cambridge. He graduated in 1991 with a first class Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree; as per tradition, his BA was later promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree. Military career Knighton joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1988. In his early career, he served as an engineer officer and worked on Nimrod and Tornado F3 aircraft. He saw active service in the Kosovo War. In 2006, he was appointed military assistant to the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Equipm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Knighton
Michael Knighton (born 4 October 1951) is an English businessman, best known for his involvement in Manchester United and Carlisle United football clubs. Knighton first came to prominence in 1989 for his aborted £20 million bid to buy Manchester United, which resulted in him taking a seat on the club's board. Early life Knighton grew up in Derbyshire and was a footballer in his youth. His great-grandfather, Willie Layton, was part of Sheffield Wednesday's 1903 and 1904 league championship-winning teams, and also the FA Cup-winning team of 1907. While still a schoolboy, Knighton trained with Derby County, and later spent a few months as an apprentice at Everton before leaving due to homesickness, and then spent over a year as an apprentice at Coventry City. However, his football career was cut short due to a thigh injury. He studied at Durham University's Bede College, where he gained a degree in physical education, before returning to St Cuthbert's College, Durham, to stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Knighton
Kenneth Knighton (born 20 February 1944) is an English former footballer, coach and manager. He is most well known for his spell as manager at Sunderland during which time the club was promoted to the First Division, and he also managed Football League club Orient and non-league clubs Dagenham and Trowbridge Town. As a player, he played as a defender for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers, Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday. Playing career Knighton was born in Darton. After playing Barnsley schoolboy football and amateur football for Wath Wanderers whilst working as a trainee miner, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers as a non-contract player in August 1959. He became an apprentice at the club in August 1960 before turning professional in February 1961. He made 16 league appearances for Wolves prior to signing for Oldham Athletic in November 1966 for a fee of £12,000. He joined Preston North End for £35,000 in December 1967 befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erriyon Knighton
Erriyon Knighton (born January 29, 2004)"ATHLETE PROFILE Erriyon KNIGHTON" ''''. Retrieved June 25, 2021. is an American sprinter specializing in the and . At the age of 18, he won the bronze medal in the 200 m at the |
Dorothea Knighton
Dorothea Lady Knighton (1780–1862) was an artist who wrote the ''Memoirs of Sir William Knighton, Bart, GCH, Keeper of the Privy Purse during the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth. Including his correspondence with many distinguished persons'' (1838). She married William Knighton, who would become surgeon to George IV of the United Kingdom, King George IV and executor of his will. She had four children, two daughters and two sons. Her eldest child, a son, died in infancy. Life Knighton was born in 1780, the youngest of five daughters of Dorothy (née Hill) and Captain James Hawker Royal Navy, RN. She was baptised at the church of Charles the Martyr, Plymouth on 10 February 1780. She had three brothers, the youngest of which, Edward Hawker, became an admiral. The Knighton family was a well-respected and connected family in Plymouth, where her father held property at Mount Gould and in Caskin Street with a lease on a timber yard at Britton Side. Her sister Sarah marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
