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Maples Furniture
Maples may refer to: * Maple trees People * Chauncy Maples (1852–1895), British Anglican missionary and bishop in Africa * Fred Calvin Maples (1910–1987), American Southern gospel singer * John Maples (cricketer) (1913–1958), English cricketer * John Maples, Baron Maples (1943–2012), British politician * Marla Maples (born 1963), American socialite * Michael D. Maples (born 1949), American military officer and former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency * William R. Maples (1937–1997), American anthropologist * William Maples (cricketer) (1820–1854), English Imperial civil servant and cricketer Places * Maples (Middletown, Delaware), listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in Delaware * Maples, Indiana, a small town in the United States * Maples, Missouri, an unincorporated community Schools * Maples Collegiate, a public high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba Other uses * Maples baronets, a title in the Baronetage of England * Maples Group (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple
''Acer'' () is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the family Sapindaceae.Stevens, P. F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008 nd more or less continuously updated since http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/research/APweb/. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Only one species, ''Acer laurinum'', extends to the Southern Hemisphere.Gibbs, D. & Chen, Y. (2009The Red List of Maples Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple, '' Acer pseudoplatanus'', the most common maple species in Europe.van Gelderen, C. J. & van Gelderen, D. M. (1999). ''Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia'' Maples usually have easily recognizable palmate leaves ('' Acer negundo'' is an exception) and distinctive winged fruits. The closest relatives of the maples are the horse c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples, Missouri
Maples is an unincorporated community in northeastern Texas County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately seven miles northeast of Licking on Missouri Route C A supplemental route is a state secondary road in the U.S. state of Missouri, designated with letters. Supplemental routes were various roads within the state which the Missouri Department of Transportation was given in 1952 to maintain in additio .... History A post office called Maples was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1967. J. J. Maples, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name. References Unincorporated communities in Texas County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{TexasCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple & Co
''Acer'' () is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the family Sapindaceae.Stevens, P. F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008 nd more or less continuously updated since http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/research/APweb/. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Only one species, ''Acer laurinum'', extends to the Southern Hemisphere.Gibbs, D. & Chen, Y. (2009The Red List of Maples Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple, ''Acer pseudoplatanus'', the most common maple species in Europe.van Gelderen, C. J. & van Gelderen, D. M. (1999). ''Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia'' Maples usually have easily recognizable palmate leaves (''Acer negundo'' is an exception) and distinctive winged fruits. The closest relatives of the maples are the horse chest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples V
Maples may refer to: * Maple trees People * Chauncy Maples (1852–1895), British Anglican missionary and bishop in Africa * Fred Calvin Maples (1910–1987), American Southern gospel singer * John Maples (cricketer) (1913–1958), English cricketer * John Maples, Baron Maples (1943–2012), British politician * Marla Maples (born 1963), American socialite * Michael D. Maples (born 1949), American military officer and former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency * William R. Maples (1937–1997), American anthropologist * William Maples (cricketer) (1820–1854), English Imperial civil servant and cricketer Places * Maples (Middletown, Delaware), listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in Delaware * Maples, Indiana, a small town in the United States * Maples, Missouri, an unincorporated community Schools * Maples Collegiate, a public high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba Other uses * Maples baronets, a title in the Baronetage of England * Maples Group (form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples Pavilion
Maples Pavilion is a 7,392-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California. Opened in 1969, Maples underwent a $30 million renovation in March 2004 and reopened ahead of schedule, in time for conference play that December. It was named after its principal donor, Roscoe Maples. History Roscoe Maples was an Oregon lumber magnate. Upon his death in 1963, Maples bequeathed most of his $2 million estate to the university. A member of the class of 1904, he left school before graduating to support his parents, and later went on to success in the lumber business. Prior to 1969, Stanford played at the Old Pavilion, opened in 1922. Maples is home to multiple Stanford Cardinal athletics teams, including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's gymnastics, and women's volleyball. The raucous student section that roots for the men's basketball team is called the "6th Man" and is located in several rows courtside. Prior to the renovation, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples Inn (other)
Maples Inn may refer to: * Maples Inn (Pointe-Claire, Quebec), home of the first miniature golf Miniature golf, also known as minigolf, mini-putt, crazy golf, or putt-putt, is an offshoot of the sport of golf focusing solely on the putting aspect of its parent game. The aim of the game is to score the lowest number of points. It is played ... course in Canada *The Maples Inn, also known as Hampton Inn (New Canaan, Connecticut) *Maples Inn, onetime name of N. S. Williams House, East Taunton, Massachusetts {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples Cottage
Maples Cottage is a historic cottage in Westborough, Massachusetts, USA. Located on the former grounds of the Lyman School for Boys, this Greek Revival cottage was built in 1832 by Rev. William White on the site of a 1725 parsonage. The property was acquired by the state in 1884, and used as part of the reform school, which is now closed. The building has lost most of its exterior Greek Revival styling (see photo). The cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and included in the historic district encompassing the Lyman School in 1994. See also *National Register of Historic Places listings in Worcester County, Massachusetts __NOTOC__ This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) designated in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The locations of NRHP properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be ... References Houses completed in 1830 Buildings and structures in Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples Group
Maples Group (previously Maples and Calder) is a multi-jurisdictional firm providing legal and financial services, headquartered in the Cayman Islands. It has offices in many financial centres around the world, including several tax neutral jurisdictions. Its law firm is a member of the offshore magic circle, and specialises in advising on the laws of the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Luxembourg, Jersey and the British Virgin Islands, across a range of legal services including commercial litigation, intellectual property, sport, and finance, in which the firm has a focus on the structuring of tax efficient legal structures (or vehicles). History MacDonald and Maples was founded by Jim MacDonald and John Maples. MacDonald later retired and Douglas Calder joined as a partner, resulting in the name of the firm being changed to Maples and Calder. Today it is referred to simply as Maples and is headquartered in Ugland House in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands office was opene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples Baronets
The Maples Baronetcy, of Stow in the County of Huntingdon, was a title in the Baronetage of England Baronets are a rank in the British aristocracy. The current Baronetage of the United Kingdom has replaced the earlier but existing Baronetages of England, Nova Scotia, Ireland, and Great Britain. Baronetage of England (1611–1705) King James I .... It was created on 30 May 1627 for Thomas Maples. The title became extinct on the death of the second Baronet some time before 1655. Maples baronets, of Stow (1627) *Sir Thomas Maples, 1st Baronet (died 1635) *Sir Thomas Maples, 2nd Baronet (died before 1655) References *{{Rayment-bt, date=March 2012 Extinct baronetcies in the Baronetage of England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples Collegiate
Maples Collegiate is a public high school State schools (in England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand) or public schools (Scottish English and North American English) are generally primary or secondary schools that educate all students without charge. They are funded in whole or in pa ... in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is a part of the Seven Oaks School Division. The Maples Met High School is located in the same building as the regular high school. Notable alumni * Tanya Dubnicoff, medalist in track cycling * Justin Duff, Canadian volleyball player * Krzysztof Soszynski, UFC fighter References External links Seven Oaks School DivisionMaples Collegiate Institute High schools in Winnipeg Educational institutions established in 1980 1980 establishments in Manitoba {{Manitoba-school-stub Seven Oaks, Winnipeg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maples, Indiana
Maples is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History A post office was established at Maples in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921. The community was named for Lewis S. Maples, a lumber baron. Geography Maples is located at . Notable people * Lucy Fitch Perkins Lucy Fitch Perkins (July 12, 1865 – March 18, 1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books, known best for ''Dutch Twins'' (1911) and its sequels, the ''Twins'' series. Biography Lucy Fitch was born on July 12, 1865, in ..., author, was born in Maples. References External links * Unincorporated communities in Allen County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Fort Wayne, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area {{AllenCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chauncy Maples
Chauncy Maples (1852 – 2 September 1895) was a British clergyman and Anglican missionary who became Bishop of Likoma, with a diocese in East Africa. Early life Born at Bound's Green in 1852, he was the son of Frederick Maples, a solicitor, and his wife Charlotte Elizabeth Chauncy. He was educated at Eagle House School and Charterhouse School. Coached by James Bowling Mozley, he entered the University of Oxford at the second attempt. Maples matriculated in 1871 at University College, Oxford. In early 1874, suffering some poor health, he dropped out of his course for a time, and read with William Wolfe Capes at Liphook. In 1874 also, he encountered Edward Steere; he associated with Steere in late 1874 and early 1875, and became interested the Universities' Mission to Central Africa (UMCA). He graduated B.A. in 1875, and M.A. in 1879. After graduation he worked in Liverpool with John Eyre. He was ordained deacon, and had a curacy at St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford. Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
