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Moray (name)
Moray is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: * Andrew Moray, military leader during the Anglo-Scottish conflict of the late 1290 * Ann Moray (1909–1981), Welsh singer and novelist * Jim Moray (born 1981), English singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer * John Moray Stuart-Young (1881–1939), English poet * Sir Robert Moray (1608/9–1673), Scottish soldier, freemason and natural philosopher * Thomas Henry Moray (1892–1974), American inventor involved in "free energy" generation * Stella Moray (1923–2006), English actress * Ursula Moray Williams (1911-2006) Children's writer and illustrator Given name: * Moray Callum (born 1958), Scottish automobile designer * Moray Hunter (born 1958), Scottish comedian * Moray Low (born 1984), Scottish rugby player * Moray Watson (born 1928), English actor See also *Murray (other) Murray may refer to: Businesses * Murray (bicycle company), an American manufacturer of low-co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Moray
Andrew Moray ( xno, Andreu de Moray; la, Andreas de Moravia), also known as Andrew de Moray, Andrew of Moray, or Andrew Murray, was an esquire, who became one of Scotland's war-leaders during the First Scottish War of Independence. Moray, heir to an influential north Scotland baron, initially raised a small band of supporters at Avoch Castle in early summer 1297 to fight King Edward I of England, and soon had successfully regained control of north Scotland for the Scots king, John Balliol. He subsequently merged his army with that of William Wallace, and jointly led the combined army to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge on 11 September 1297. Moray was mortally wounded in the fighting at Stirling, dying at an unknown date and place that year. Childhood Andrew Moray the younger of Petty was born late in the second half of the 13th century. The date and place of his birth are unknown. Andrew's father was Sir Andrew Moray of Petty, Justiciar of Scotia (1289?–1296), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Moray
Ann Moray (1909–1981) was a Welsh singer and novelist of Scots‐Irish background. She was known by the nickname Scottie during World War II, when she sung for patients in battlefield hospitals. She developed an interest in the folklore of Ireland and Scotland. In 1965, she published a book on the topic of love stories in Celtic folklore. As a singer, she recorded Gaelic music and music inspired by Gaelic legends. Her papers have been preserved by Boston University. Early life Moray was born to Herbert Moray Burgess and Gertrude Newton.''Federal District, Mexico, Civil Registration Marriages, 1861–1950'' According to a 1964 article in ''The New York Times'', Moray was of Scots‐Irish background, but was raised in Wales. While biographical information is difficult to find, according to liner notes on her recording, "The Love Songs of Robert Burns" (Spoken Arts #754), she studied music in Vienna. World War II activities During World War II, she worked with the Chapl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Moray
Jim Moray (born 1981) is an English folk singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Recording artist While studying classical composition at the Birmingham Conservatoire, Moray released the home-recorded ''I Am Jim Moray'' EP. During 2002 he appeared at the Glastonbury festival and the Cambridge Folk Festival gaining notice in the music press. A nomination for the "Horizon Award" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2003 followed before he began work on his first full-length album, '' Sweet England''. The album was recorded in his bedroom while completing his final year of study. ''Sweet England'' was released in June 2003 on his own Niblick Is A Giraffe record label. At the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2004 he was presented with the Album of the Year Award for ''Sweet England'' and the Horizon Award for best newcomer. He was also nominated twice in the Best Traditional Song category for ''Early One Morning'' and '' Lord Bateman''. Moray recorded and released the single ''Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Moray Stuart-Young
John Moray Stuart-Young (1881–1939) was an English Uranian poet, memoirist, novelist and merchant trader. Stuart-Young published numerous works, including books of poetry, novels, descriptions of African life and autobiographical works. His poems are closely linked to fin-de-siècle and Uranian themes, being informed by decadence, colonialism and pederasty. Life and career Born John James Young in the slums of Manchester, Stuart-Young was poorly educated and treated badly by those around him. Beaten by his labourer father, his mother was forced to take in washing. All of his siblings died young of tuberculosis. He left school at 13, working for little reward as an office boy and clerk.Aldrich, Robert F. ''Colonialism and Homosexuality.'' Page 96. Routledge, 2003. After having been caught stealing money from a gas-mantle works, apparently to help establish himself as something of a literary gentleman, Stuart-Young was arrested and spent six months in prison. He was only 18. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Moray
Sir Robert Moray (alternative spellings: Murrey, Murray) FRS (1608 or 1609 – 4 July 1673) was a Scottish soldier, statesman, diplomat, judge, spy, and natural philosopher. He was well known to Charles I and Charles II, and to the French cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin. He attended the meeting of the 1660 committee of 12 on 28 November 1660 that led to the formation of the Royal Society, and was influential in gaining its Royal Charter and formulating its statutes and regulations. He was also one of the founders of modern Freemasonry in Great Britain. Early life and education Moray was the elder of two sons of a Perthshire laird, Sir Mungo Moray of Craigie. His grandfather was Robert Moray of Abercairny (near Crieff), and his mother was a daughter of George Halket of Pitfirran, Dunfermline. An uncle, David Moray, had been a personal servant of Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales. Some biographers have claimed that Moray attended the University of St Andrews and conti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Henry Moray
Thomas Henry Moray (August 28, 1892 - May 18, 1974) was an inventor from Salt Lake City, Utah. He received application foUS patent 2,460,707in February 1949, after a process of 17 years in discussions with the patent office. The title of the patent is "Electrotherapeutic Device", and although radiotherapy is mentioned, no details are given. During the 1920s, Thomas Henry Moray worked in the emerging field of radio. After hundreds of experiments designed to improve radio reception, Moray claimed to have discovered a source of energy transmission apparently available everywhere. Using advanced ideas in solid state detectors, he developed a power source which he claimed to produce 50,000 watts of a cold form of electricity . By the early 1930s, dozens of people had reportedly witnessed demonstrations of this technology. In 1944 Moray was paid $25 a day by the rural electrification administration to perfect his system of drawing electrical energy out of the atmosphere. He claimed hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stella Moray
Stella Moray (29 July 1923 – 6 August 2006) was an English character actress who appeared on stage, film and television in dramas, comedies and soap operas. She seldom headlined on stage but was a stalwart stand-in and understudy, and when she did take over, she did not disappoint. In the early 1980s she excelled as ''Miss Hannigan'' in the musical ''Annie'' at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, taking over the role from her friend, actress Sheila Hancock. Her television credits included parts on such British programmes as ''Coronation Street'', ''Crossroads'', ''The Bill'', ''Midsomer Murders'' and ''George and Mildred''. Her final television appearance, at the age of 81, was in April 2005 when she was cast in an episode of the BBC crime drama ''Judge John Deed''. She also appeared as Richard Beckinsale's mother in the 1973 film version of '' The Lovers''. She was born Stella Ellen Morris at Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, and was educated locally. Her ambitions to w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moray Callum
Moray S. Callum (born 19 November 1958) is a Scottish automobile designer who was Vice President, Design for Ford Motor Company, having retired on 1 May 2021. His elder brother Ian Callum was the Design Director of Jaguar from 1999 to 2019. Early years Callum was born in Dumfries, Scotland. He initially intended to become a veterinarian, though by university age Callum elected to study architecture at Napier University in Edinburgh before becoming disillusioned with the prospect of calculating the size of waste pipes of seven-story buildings for the rest of his life.'A Golden Touch That Runs in the Family', Phil Patton, ''The New York Times'' 25 Oct 200 accessed 16 Apr 2016 He changed disciplines and graduated in industrial design and followed the well-trodden car designer path of continuing his studies at the Royal College of Art in London, graduating with a master's degree in transportation design. Career Early career Upon graduation, Callum's car design career began in 1982 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moray Hunter
Moray Hunter (born 6 October 1957, Hawick, Scotland) is a Scotland, Scottish comedian, writer and performer. He starred in the Channel 4 sketch show, ''Absolutely (TV series), Absolutely''. Alongside Jack Docherty he played one half of the eccentric double-act, Don and George, in ''Absolutely'' and later in the spin-off series, ''Mr. Don and Mr. George''. Moray also provided the voice for a shadow puppet in one of Aardman Animations' short films, ''Humdrum''. As a writer, Moray has contributed to ''Smack the Pony'', ''Alas Smith and Jones'', ''Spitting Image'', ''The Lenny Henry Show'', ''The Clan'' and the animated series of ''Meg and Mog''; and on radio to ''Radio Active (radio series), Radio Active'' and ''Alone (radio series), Alone''. External links * BiographyoAbsolutely.biz References Living people Scottish male comedians 1958 births People from Motherwell {{UK-comedian-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moray Low
Moray Low (born 28 November 1984 in Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a retired rugby union player. Low's position of choice is as a Prop. He is capable of playing on both sides of the scrum. He was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship, where he made his debut coming on as a second substitute for Alasdair Dickinson against France in the Stade de France. Low was named in the Scotland squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but played no part in any of Scotland's four games. It was announced on 16 February 2014 that Low will be joining English Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs (officially Exeter Rugby Club) is an English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. The club was founded in 1871 and since 2006 has played its home m ... on a two-year deal. He would go on to spend five years with the Chiefs reaching three Premiership Finals in that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moray Watson
Moray Robin Philip Adrian Watson (25 June 1928 – 2 May 2017) was an English actor from Sunningdale, Berkshire. Life Watson was born in Sunningdale, Berkshire, to Gerard Arthur Watson (1901–1940), a ship broker, who was killed during World War II at Anzegem in Belgium as a Captain in the Royal Sussex Regiment, and Jean, née McFarlane. His two elder brothers - the younger being J. N. P. Watson (1927-2008), author, hunting correspondent for Country Life magazine and formerly polo correspondent for The Times) - were Majors in the British Army. He was educated at Eton College. He met his future wife Pam, daughter of silent film star Percy Marmont, at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. They went on to marry in 1955 and had two children, Emma in 1957 and Robin in 1959, both of whom went into the theatre. Career Watson made his first appearance on stage while still a student at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art at a matinee performance in memory of Ellen Terry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
