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Markham (surname)
Markham is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Sir Albert Hastings Markham (1841–1918), a British explorer, author, and naval officer * Algernon Augustus Markham (1869–1949), an Anglican bishop *Sir Arthur Markham, 1st Baronet (1866–1916), British industrialist and MP *Arthur Markham (cyclist) (c. 1860 – 1917), winner of the first formal cycle race held in Britain * Bernard Markham (1907–1984), an Anglican Bishop in the third quarter of the 20th Century * Beryl Markham (1902–1986), a British-born Kenyan writer, pilot and horse trainer * Bridget Markham (1579–1609), a British courtier * Sir Clements Markham (1830–1916), a President of the Royal Geographical Society * Col Markham (1940–2020), an Australian politician * Curtis Markham (born 1959), an American NASCAR driver in all three top series * Dale Markham (born 1957), a National Football League player * David Markham (1913–1983), a British actor * E. A. Markham (1939–2008), a poet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Hastings Markham
Admiral Sir Albert Hastings Markham (11 November 1841 – 28 October 1918) was a British explorer, author, and officer in the Royal Navy. In 1903 he was invested as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. He is also remembered for designing the flag of New Zealand. Family and background Albert Markham was the fifth son of Captain John Markham, who had retired from the navy because of ill health with the rank of lieutenant. John Markham's grandfather, William Markham, had been Archbishop of York. He was a cousin and close friend of Sir Clements Markham. Albert was born in Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of France, where the family lived before moving to a farm on Guernsey. At age thirteen, Albert was sent to London to live with his aunt, the wife of his uncle David Markham ( Canon of Windsor from 1827 to 1853), at 4 Onslow Square. Neighbours included the explorer Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy and novelist William Thackeray. He was educated at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George H
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-year-old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mansfield Markham
Mansfield Markham (13 December 1905 – 1971) was the second son of Sir Arthur Markham, Bt., and his wife, Lucy, Lady Markham."Mansfield Markham" ''Stuffynwood'', retrieved 5 June 2010 He became a British film producer and . Early life Markham was born into a wealthy and distinguished family of colliers and industrialists. They are particularly associated with , in[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kika Markham
Erika S.L. "Kika" Markham (born 1940)''birth registered 4th quarter (Oct, Nov, Dec) 1940'' is an English actress. Early life Markham is a daughter of actor David Markham and writer Olive Dehn (1914–2007). She has three sisters: Petra, Sonia and Jehane Markham. Career Markham has had a long career in the cinema, television and theatre as an actress. Among her television appearances are roles in '' Edward & Mrs. Simpson'', ''The Life and Times of David Lloyd George'', ''A Very British Coup'', ''Van der Valk'', ''The Line of Beauty'', ''Minder'', '' Cracker'', ''Agatha Christie's Poirot'' ''( The Double Clue)'', '' Sherlock Holmes' Wisteria Lodge'' and ''Mr Selfridge''. Her films include ''Bunny Lake Is Missing'' (1965), ''Futtocks End'' (1970), François Truffaut's ''Two English Girls'' (1971), ''Operation Daybreak'' (1975), '' Noroît'' (1976), ''The Blood of Hussain'' (1980), High Tide (1980), '' Outland'' (1981, as Sean Connery's wife), '' The Innocent'' (1985), '' Wonderland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Markham
June Markham is a British ice dancer. With partner Courtney Jones, she is the 1957 & 1958 World champion A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game, ... and European champion. Results (with Courtney Jones) References British female ice dancers Year of birth missing (living people) Living people World Figure Skating Championships medalists European Figure Skating Championships medalists Sportspeople from Chester-le-Street {{UK-figure-skating-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Markham (Royal Navy Officer)
Admiral John Markham, (13 June 1761 – 13 February 1827) was a Royal Navy officer. As a junior officer he served in the American Revolutionary War. He commanded the third-rate HMS Hannibal (1786), HMS ''Hannibal'' in the action of 10 April 1795 and then the third-rate HMS Centaur (1797), HMS ''Centaur'', capturing a French frigate squadron in the action of 18 June 1799, during the French Revolutionary Wars. He went on to be a Admiralty Board, Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and First Sea Lord, First Naval Lord under John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent, Earl St Vincent. He also served as Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), MP for Portsmouth (UK Parliament constituency), Portsmouth. Naval career Markham was born in 1761 at Westminster, second son to William Markham (bishop), William Markham, the Archbishop of York, and Sarah Goddard. One of his seven sisters, Frederica Murray, Countess of Mansfield, Frederica, later became Countess of Mansfield. He was educated at Westm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Markham (judge)
Sir John Markham (died 1479) was an English judge and Chief Justice of the King's Bench. Origins Markham was the son of John Markham, a judge of the Common Pleas, by either his first or second wife. Francis Markham, in his manuscript 'History of the Family', written in 1606 (which informed Thoroton in his 'History of Nottinghamshire'),Markham Memorials, by Sir Clements Robert Markham, K.C.B., Heraldically Illustrated by Mabel Markham, pub. London 1913. page v. accessed 1 July 2017 and Wotton in his 'Baronetage' described him as the son of the second wife, but the writ of dower which she brought in 1410 against 'John, son and heir of her husband by his wife Elizabeth,' seems to point the other way. His extreme youth when his fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Markham
Jerry W. Markham is a professor at the Florida International University College of Law,Biography of Jerry W. Markham from the . and a scholar on and |
James Markham Marshall
James Markham Marshall (March 12, 1764 – April 26, 1848) was an American lawyer, Revolutionary War soldier and planter who briefly served as United States circuit judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia . Early life and education Born on March 12, 1764, in Fauquier County, Colony of Virginia, British America, Marshall was educated at home. Marshall was among the sixteen children of land surveyor and Revolutionary War Colonel, Thomas Marshall; his eldest brother John Marshall also served in the military before becoming a lawyer, planter and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. After his wartime service, move to what became the state of Kentucky with his father and most siblings, and marriage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania discussed below, James Marshall returned to Virginia in 1795. American Revolutionary War Marshall volunteered for the 1st Virginia Regiment, commanded by Alexander Hamilton, of the Continental Army in 1779 duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Markham
Ian Stephen Markham (born 1962) is an Episcopal priest and the Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) since August 2007. Previously, he served at Hartford Seminary in Connecticut as Dean and Professor of Theology and Ethics. Education and academic career Markham obtained a Bachelor of Divinity degree in theology at the University of London and a Master of Letters degree in philosophy and ethics at the University of Cambridge. He finished his Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Exeter, focusing on Christian ethics Christian ethics, also known as moral theology, is a multi-faceted ethical system: it is a virtue ethic which focuses on building moral character, and a deontological ethic which emphasizes duty. It also incorporates natural law ethics, whic .... He started to take the role of Dean and President of VTS since August 2007. Personal life He is married to Lesley Markham and has one son, Luke. Published works Books authored * * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Vaughan Markham
Sir Henry Vaughan Markham, KCB, MC (4 February 1897 – 14 December 1946) was a British civil servant who held the position of Permanent Secretary of the Admiralty from 1940 to 1946. Family and education Markham was born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, to John Markham, a bank manager for the Lincoln & Lindsey Bank, and his wife Elizabeth. He was educated at Colet House school in Rhyl and Corpus Christi College, Oxford.''The New York Times'', “Sir Henry V. Markham: Permanent Secretary to British Admiralty Since 1940 Dies”, 15 December 1946. Career During the First World War, Markham served with the Royal Garrison Artillery on the Western Front and was awarded the Military Cross. He entered the British Civil Service in 1921, joining the Admiralty. From 1936 to 1938 he served as Principal Private Secretary to successive First Lords of the Admiralty, Samuel Hoare (1936–1937) and Duff Cooper (1937–1938). In December 1940 Markham replaced Sir Archibald Carter as Permanent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Markham
Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 18th governor of California (1891–1895), and represented California's 6th congressional district during the 49th United States Congress (1885–1887). Earlier in life, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War. Early life On November 16, 1840, Markham was born in Wilmington, New York. Career During the Civil War, Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment; he was promoted to second lieutenant. Markham was part of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864. He was wounded at the Battle of Rivers' Bridge in 1865, and discharged. After the war Markham returned to Wisconsin and settled in Milwaukee, where he studied law and passed the bar in 1867. He practiced law in Milwaukee in the state and federal courts. In 1879, Markham continued to practice law in Pasadena. In 1890, Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
