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Leland
Leland may refer to: Places United States * Leland, Illinois, a village * Leland, Iowa, a city * Leland, Michigan, an unincorporated community and census-designated place * Leland, Mississippi, a city * Leland, North Carolina, a town * Leland, Oregon, an unincorporated community * Leland, Utah, an unincorporated community * Leland, Washington, an unincorporated community * Leland, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community * Leland Township, Michigan * Leland River, Michigan * Leland Pond, New York Elsewhere * Leland, Norway, a village * Mount Leland, Victoria Land, Antarctica People Given name * Leland Austin (born 1986), American rapper under the stage name Yung L.A. * Leland Bardwell (1922–2016), Irish poet, novelist and playwright * Leland Chapman (born 1976), American bounty hunter on the reality television series ''Dog the Bounty Hunter'' * Leland Christensen (1959–2022), American politician * Leland D. Melvin (born 1964), American engineer and retired astronaut * Leland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Christensen
Leland G. Christensen (April 30, 1959 – February 4, 2022) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing the 17th district from 2011 until 2019. Life and career Christensen was born in Alta, Wyoming, and lived in Jackson, Wyoming. He worked as a law enforcement officer and an auctioneer. He served for fifteen years in the Wyoming National Guard and with the 19th Special Forces Group in the U.S. Army. He died from complications of COVID-19 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on February 4, 2022, at the age of 62, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho. At the time of his death, Christensen was receiving chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Electoral history 2010 After incumbent Republican Senator Grant Larson announced his retirement, Christensen - then a Teton County Commissioner - announced his candidacy. He defeated Sam Harrell in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic candidate Tom Frisbie in the general election, 52% to 48%. 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Sklar
Leland Bruce Sklar (born May 28, 1947) is an American bassist and session musician. Sklar rose to prominence as a member of James Taylor's backing band, which coaleced into a group in its own right, The Section. This group of musicians so frequently supported many of the artists on Asylum Records, both on stage and in the studio, that they became known as Asylum's ''de facto'' house band. Those artists would become the standard bearers of the singer-songwriter era in the 1970s. Since then, Sklar has recorded and toured with artists such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins, Toto, Lyle Lovett and many, many more. As a group member, session player, or touring musician, Sklar has lent his talents to well over 2,000 albums. In addition, he has contributed to many motion picture and television show soundtracks. Sklar is currently the bass player for the group The Immediate Family. Early life Leland Bruce Sklar was born May 28, 1947 in Milwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland, Iowa
Leland is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. The population was 249 at the time of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. History Leland was platted in 1887, and named for one of its founders, John D. Leland. Leland was incorporated as a city in 1894. Geography Leland is located at (43.333668, -93.637435). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 289 people, 119 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 127 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White (U.S. Census), White, 1.0% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 1.0% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 1.4% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 2.4% from Race (U.S. Census), other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland, North Carolina
Leland is the most populous town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 23,504 at the 2020 census, up from 13,527 in 2010. As of 2020, it is considered to be one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina. It is part of the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. and thCape Fear Council of Governments The town of Leland is in the northeastern part of Brunswick County, with the town of Navassa to the north, Belville to east, and Boiling Springs Lake to the south. It is part of the Town Creek township, and Cape Fear region of North Carolina, a short distance north of the South Carolina state line. Leland is located five miles (8 km) west of Wilmington, 71 miles (113 km) north of Myrtle Beach, 84 miles (135 km) southeast of Fayetteville, and 135 miles (217 km) southeast of Raleigh. History Settlement What is today known as Leland was once a small settlement built upon where Village Road crossed the Augusta, Columbia and Wilmington r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Leland may refer to: Places United States * Leland, Illinois, a village * Leland, Iowa, a city * Leland, Michigan, an unincorporated community and census-designated place * Leland, Mississippi, a city * Leland, North Carolina, a town * Leland, Oregon, an unincorporated community * Leland, Utah, an unincorporated community * Leland, Washington, an unincorporated community * Leland, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community * Leland Township, Michigan * Leland River, Michigan * Leland Pond, New York Elsewhere * Leland, Norway, a village * Mount Leland, Victoria Land, Antarctica People Given name * Leland Austin (born 1986), American rapper under the stage name Yung L.A. * Leland Bardwell (1922–2016), Irish poet, novelist and playwright * Leland Chapman (born 1976), American bounty hunter on the reality television series ''Dog the Bounty Hunter'' * Leland Christensen (1959–2022), American politician * Leland D. Melvin (born 1964), American engineer and retired astronaut * Leland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Irving
Leland Bruce Irving (born April 11, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for the HC Bolzano in the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). He was a first round selection of the Calgary Flames, 26th overall at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and played parts of two National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the team. He made his NHL debut on December 16, 2011, in a shootout loss to the Florida Panthers and won his first NHL game one week later in his second start, against the Vancouver Canucks. Early life As an eight-year-old, Irving was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer, when a bump resembling an insect bite above his left ear was found to be cancerous. He endured 13 months of chemotherapy to overcome the illness. He continued to play minor hockey throughout his ordeal, and missed only one practice and one game. As he grew older, he worked over the summers with the excavation company his father Bruce operated in his hometown of Swan Hills, Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Orser
Leland Jones Orser (born August 6, 1960) is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous film and television roles, notably as Lucien Dubenko in the television series '' ER'' (2004–2009) and Sam Gilroy in the '' Taken'' film series (2008–2014). Career Orser made his television debut in 1991 on the series ''Gabriel's Fire''. His next roles were small roles on '' The Golden Girls'', '' Cheers'', ''L.A. Law'', ''The X-Files'', '' NYPD Blue'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' and ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''. In 1999, he played Dr. Arthur Zeller in '' The Outer Limits'' episode "Descent". He appeared in '' Seven'' (1995) as a man who was involuntarily recruited to kill a prostitute. He was credited as "Crazed Man in Massage Parlour". He played Larry Purvis in ''Alien Resurrection'' (1997). He played the antagonist Richard Thompson in the Denzel Washington thriller '' The Bone Collector'' (1999). In 2001, he had a role in ''Pearl Harbor'' as an injured officer sav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Palmer (actress)
Leland Palmer (born June 16, 1941 in Port Washington, New York) is an American actress, dancer, and singer who has appeared on stage, in motion pictures, and on television. She appeared on Broadway in ''Bajour'' (1964), ''A Joyful Noise'' (1966) '' Hello, Dolly!'' (1967 replacement Minnie Fay), ''Applause'' (1970 replacement), and ''Pippin'' (1972). Palmer received two Tony Award nominations: in 1967 for featured actress in a musical (Miss Jimmie in ''A Joyful Noise''),"Leland Palmer" Playbill (vault), retrieved April 18, 2019 and in 1973 for actress in a musical (Fastrada in ''''). Career Palmer appeared as Viola in the rock musical '' |
Leland Rayson
Leland Homer Rayson (August 23, 1921 – January 8, 2001) was an American lawyer and politician. Rayson was born in Oak Park, Illinois. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Rochester and his law degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Rayson served in the United States Navy during World War II. Rayson was admitted to the Illinois bar. He was also involved in the real estate business and was the editor of the North-Worth Reporter. Rayson lived in Tinley Park, Illinois with his wife and family. He served on the local school. Rayson served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1965 to 1977 and was a Democrat. Rayson and his wife moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 1988. Rayson died from cancer at Martin memorial Hospital in Stuart, Florida. His son John Rayson is a lawyer and has served in the Florida Legislature The Florida Legislature is the legislature of the U.S. State of Florida. It is organized as a bicameral body composed o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland, Illinois
Leland is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 951 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. History A post office called Leland has been in operation since 1857. The village was named for John Leland Adams, the Postmaster. Geography Leland is in northeastern LaSalle County, southwest of Sandwich, northeast of Mendota, and 20 miles north of Ottawa. It is located at . According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Leland has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the 2020 census there were 951 people, 405 households, and 267 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 391 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 89.59% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 3.15% from other races, and 6.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.99% of the population. There were 405 households, ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Stanford
Amasa Leland Stanford (March 9, 1824June 21, 1893) was an American industrialist and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 8th governor of California from 1862 to 1863 and represented California in the United States Senate from 1885 until his death in 1893. He and his wife Jane were also the founders of Stanford University, which they named after their late son. Prior to his political career, Stanford was a successful merchant and wholesaler who built his business empire after migrating to California during the Gold Rush. As president of the Central Pacific Railroad and later the Southern Pacific from 1885 to 1890, he held tremendous power in the region and a lasting impact on California. Early life and career Leland Stanford was born in 1824 in what was then Watervliet, New York (now the Town of Colonie). He was one of eight children of Josiah and Elizabeth Phillips Stanford. Among his siblings were New York State Senator Charles Stanford (1819– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland Wilkinson
Leland Wilkinson (November 5, 1944 – December 10, 2021) was an American statistician and computer scientist at H2O.ai and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois at Chicago. Wilkinson developed the SYSTAT statistical package in the early 1980s, sold it to SPSS in 1995, and worked at SPSS for 10 years recruiting and managing the visualization team. He left SPSS in 2008 and became Executive VP of SYSTAT Software Inc. in Chicago. He then served as the VP of Data Visualization at Skytree, Inc and VP of Statistics at Tableau Software before joining H2O.ai. His research focused on scientific visualization and statistical graphics. In these communities he was well known for his book ''The Grammar of Graphics'', which was the foundation for the R package ggplot2. Early life Wilkinson was born on November 5, 1944 to Kirk C. Wilkinson, an art editor of ''Woman's Day'' magazine. He is the brother of Alec Wilkinson, a writer for ''The New Yorker''. He graduated fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
