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Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh
Learmonth may refer to: People * George Learmonth (1590s–1633), Scottish soldier in Russian service * Ian Learmonth, former British police officer, retired 2014 * Ian Learmonth (financier), Australian financier, CEO of the government's Clean Energy Finance Corporation * James Rögnvald Learmonth (1895–1967), Scottish surgeon * John Learmonth of Dean, Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1831–33 * Noel Fulford Learmonth (1880–1970), Australian author, historian and naturalist * Okill Massey Learmonth VC, MC (1894–1917), Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross * Thomas Learmonth, also known as Thomas the Rhymer (c.1220–c.1298), Scottish laird * Thomas Livingstone Learmonth (1818–1903), early Australian settler in Ballarat, Victoria * Tom Livingstone-Learmonth (1906-1931), British hurdler Places * Learmonth, Victoria, Australia * RAAF Learmonth, Royal Australian Air Force base in Western Australia See also * Clan Lamont (spelled many ways, including Learmonth) * Learmon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Learmonth
George Learmonth (, Yuri Andreevich Lermont; 1595s–1633) was a Scottish soldier in Russian service. He entered Russian service in 1613 as the praporshchik (ensign) in the regiment of captain-rittmeister Jacob Shaw. At least six former members of the Belaia garrison, including George Learmonth, helped decisively turn back Prince Wladyslaw’s troops in intense fighting at Moscow’s Arbat Gates of Bely Gorod during defending Moscow against a Polish army. In that battle, Ensign George Learmonth’s bravery was on display ‘for all to see’. When Lieutenant David Edwards was killed in the defence of Moscow, the Irish soldiers in his company immediately petitioned to have George Learmonth replace him. Newly promoted Lieutenant Yuri Lermont received fifteen rubles per month. During the Smolensk War (1632–1634) he's Rittmeister of Moscouvite Reiters regiment of Charles d'Ebert, under command of Prince Semyon Prozorovsky, died in battle against units of Field Hetman of Lithuani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Learmonth
Ian Learmonth QPM is a retired senior British police officer. His final position was the Chief Constable of Kent Police, from which he retired in January 2014. Early life Ian Learmonth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Career Learmonth policed since starting with Essex Police in 1974 as a Police Cadet; he joined its regular force as a Constable in 1976. His career in Essex progressed through specialist work as a police dog handler, working with general purpose dogs and the more specialist explosive dogs. He then set on the promotion process being posted as a Sergeant and later as Police Inspector for Harlow division in 1989. His career moved from operational policing to working at the Essex Police HQ in Chelmsford, working on IT projects before being promoted in 1995 as Chief Inspector for Operations back at Harlow. He then worked as temporary Superintendent for the Operations Division (Dog Section, Force Support Unit, Marine Unit, Air Support Unit and Horses). In 1999 he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Learmonth (financier)
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is an Australian Government-owned green bank that invests in clean energy, to help achieve Australia's national goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The CEFC invests billions of dollars on behalf of the Australian Government in economy-wide decarbonisation opportunities. It aims to help transform the Australian energy grid, as well as supporting sustainable housing initiatives, and climate tech innovators. It was established by and operates under the ''Clean Energy Finance Corporation Act 2012'', along with other subsidiary legislation. Steven Skala is CEFC chair and Ian Learmonth is CEFC Chief Executive Officer. History The CEFC was established under the ''Clean Energy Finance Corporation Act 2012'' (CEFC Act), passed by the Parliament of Australia on 22 July 2012. It was established on 3 August 2012 and commenced making investment commitments from 1 July 2013. The organisation did not always enjoy the support of Government. In 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |