|
Morton (surname)
Morton is an English, Irish, and Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __TOC__ A–K *Adam Morton (1945–2020), Canadian philosopher * Alan Morton (other), several people *Alicia Morton (born 1987), American actress * Andrew Morton (other), several people * (Arthur) Leslie Morton, communist historian and educator * Bill Morton (other), several people * Bubba Morton (1931–2006), American baseball player and coach * Cale Morton (born 1990), Australian footballer * Charles Morton (other), several people * Chesley V. Morton (born 1951), American politician, stockbroker *Craig Morton (born 1943), American professional football player *Cynthia C. Morton (born 1955), American geneticist * David Morton (other), several people * Dudley W. Morton (1907–1943), US Navy submarine commander during World War Two * Eddie Morton (1870–1938), An American ragtime singer * Edward Morton (other), several people * Eleanor Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Isles
The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of continental Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles, and over six thousand smaller islands."British Isles", ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. They have a total area of and a combined population of almost 72 million, and include two sovereign states, the Republic of Ireland (which covers roughly five-sixths of Ireland), and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands, off the north coast of France, are normally taken to be part of the British Isles, even though they do not form part of the archipelago. The oldest rocks are 2.7 billion years old and are found in Ireland, Wales and the northwest of Scotland. During the Silurian period, the north-western regions collided with the south-east, which had been part of a separate continental landmass. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euan Morton
Euan Douglas George Morton (born Iain Middleton on 13 August 1977) is a Scottish actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Boy George in the musical ''Taboo'', receiving nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award for his performance. He is currently playing the role of King George in the musical ''Hamilton'' on Broadway and has been doing so since July 2017. Early life Morton was born in Bo'ness, Scotland. He began acting in his local children's theatre. After graduating from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, Morton worked for Profit Share Theatre and for film and television in the UK. Career Stage career Morton appeared in ''The Silent Treatment'' at the Finborough Theatre, London, in 2001. Immediately following, he played the role of Boy George in the West End musical ''Taboo'' in 2002, and also played the role on Broadway in 2003. He received a Whatsonstage and a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for the role of Boy George in the UK and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Morton
Joy Sterling Morton (September 27, 1855 – May 10, 1934) was an American businessman and entrepreneur best known for founding Morton Salt and establishing the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. Biography He was born on September 27, 1855 in Detroit, Michigan. His mother, Caroline Joy, was an accomplished artist, musician, and gardener. His father, Julius Sterling Morton, a newspaperman and a leader in Nebraska territorial and state politics, was central to the founding of Arbor Day. J. Sterling Morton served as United States Secretary of Agriculture in the second administration (1893–1897) of President Grover Cleveland. In 1880, Morton married Carrie Jane Lake, the daughter of Nebraska Supreme Court Judge George Lake. They had two children, Jean, who married Joseph Cudahy of a Chicago meatpacking company, and Sterling, who married Sophia Preston Owsley, a granddaughter of Carter Henry Harrison, a popular mayor of post-Civil War Chicago. Two years after Joy Morton’s first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Morton
Jordan Morton (born 25 April 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who last played as a winger for Albion Rovers in Scottish League Two. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Livingston and Airdrieonians. Career Hearts Morton progressed through the youth ranks at Clyde, before signing for Hearts in 2009 at under 17 level. In July 2011 Morton joined Cowdenbeath to gain first team experience. On his return he made his debut on 7 January 2012 as a half time substitute in the Scottish Cup. On 21 May 2012, after just one appearance for the club, he was released. Cowdenbeath (loan) On 15 July 2011, Morton joined Cowdenbeath on a six-month loan deal after impressing as a trialist during pre season, scoring in a friendly against parent club Hearts. He made his debut on 23 July 2011, against Raith Rovers in the Challenge Cup, with his Scottish Second Division debut coming on 6 August 2011 against Forfar Athletic at Station Park. His first leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Morton (other)
John Morton may refer to: Arts *John Morton (actor) (born 1947), American movie actor and stuntman * John Morton (composer) (born 1954), American composer *John Morton (trade unionist) (1925-2021), British trade unionist and musician *John Morton (writer), 1990s British writer and director on BBC *John D Morton (born 1953), American musician and visual artist *John Maddison Morton (1811–1891), English playwright *J. B. Morton (1893–1979), British humorist and columnist known as Beachcomber Politics *Sir John Morton, 2nd Baronet (c. 1627–1699), English MP for Poole and Weymouth and Melcombe Regis * John Morton (15th century MP), English Member of Parliament for City of York *John Morton (American politician) (1725–1777), American surveyor, signed Declaration of Independence for Pennsylvania *John Morton (cardinal) (c. 1420–1500), Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor of England *John Morton (MP) (c. 1716–1780), English Tory Member of Parliament * John Morton (Nova ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Morton
Joseph Thomas Morton Jr. (born October 18, 1947) is an American stage, television and film actor. He has worked with film director John Sayles in ''The Brother from Another Planet'' (1984), '' City of Hope'' (1991) and '' Lone Star'' (1996). Other films he has appeared in include '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991), ''Of Mice and Men'' (1992), ''Speed'' (1994), ''Apt Pupil'' (1998), ''Blues Brothers 2000'' (1998), ''What Lies Beneath'' (2000), ''Ali'' (2001), ''Paycheck'' (2003), '' Stealth'' (2005), '' American Gangster'' (2007), '' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016), ''Justice League'' (2017), and ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' (2021). In 2014, Morton won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Eli Pope, Olivia Pope's father, in ''Scandal'', and is known for playing the role of Henry Deacon on the popular TV series ''Eureka''. Early life Morton was born in Harlem, the son of Evelyn, a secretary, and Joseph Thomas M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny Morton
Anne Jennifer Morton, , known as Jenny Morton, is a New Zealand neurobiologist and academic, specialising in neurodegenerative diseases. She has been a Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge, since 1991 and a Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Cambridge since 2009. Her current research is focused on Huntington's disease, and she is using sheep as a large animal model for the disease. This research has led her to discover that sheep can recognise human faces. Early life and education Morton was born in Kaikohe, New Zealand, and was raised in the country's Far North District. She undertook doctoral research in physiology at the University of Otago, completing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1983. On 21 February 2009, the University of Cambridge admitted her to Master of Arts (MA Cantab) status. She was awarded a Doctor of Science (ScD) degree by the University of Cambridge in 2014. Academic career Having completed her doctorate, Morton moved to England to joi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelly Roll Morton
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (later Morton; c. September 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Morton was jazz's first arranger, proving that a genre rooted in improvisation could retain its essential characteristics when notated. His composition "Jelly Roll Blues", published in 1915, was one of the first published jazz compositions. He also claimed to have invented the genre. Morton also wrote "King Porter Stomp", "Wolverine Blues", "Black Bottom Stomp", and "I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say", the last being a tribute to New Orleans musicians from the turn of the 20th century. Morton's claim to have invented jazz in 1902 was criticized. Music critic Scott Yanow wrote, "Jelly Roll Morton did himself a lot of harm posthumously by exaggerating his worth...Morton's accomplishments as an early innovator are so vast that he did not really need to stretch the truth." Gunther Schuller ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalen Morton
Jalen Morton (born July 6, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Prairie View A&M and went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2021 to 2022. Early years Morton attended Seguin High School in Arlington, Texas. During his high school years, he passed for 1,041 yards and had 10 passing touchdowns. Professional career Green Bay Packers On April 27, 2020, Morton signed with the Green Bay Packers. On August 3, 2020, Packers released Morton. Indianapolis Colts On February 1, 2021, Morton signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts. On August 6, 2021, Morton was waived by the Colts. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Morton signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on September 20, 2021. Following the 2021 season he re-signed on January 24, 2022. Morton go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Morton
Ian Stuart Morton (born 14 October 1970) is a former English cricketer. Morton was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast. He was born in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Morton made his debut for Suffolk in the 2002 Minor Counties Championship against Cumberland. Morton played Minor counties cricket for Suffolk from 2002 to 2005, making 14 Minor Counties Championship and 8 MCCA Knockout Trophy. He made his List A debut against Buckinghamshire in the 1st round of the 2003 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy, which was played in 2002. He made 2 further List A appearances, against Devon in the 1st round of the 2004 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy which was played in 2003, and Glamorgan in the 1st round of the 2005 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy. In his 3 List A matches, he scored 98 runs at an average of 49.00, with a high score of 42 not out. With the ball, he bowled a total of 9 wicket-less overs. References External linksIan Mortonat ESPNcricinfo ESPN cricinfo ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Vollam Morton
Henry Canova Vollam Morton (known as H. V. Morton), (26 July 1892 – 18 June 1979) was a journalist and pioneering travel writer from Lancashire, England. He was best known for his many books on London, Great Britain and the Holy Land. He first achieved fame in 1923 when, while working for the ''Daily Express'', he covered the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter. Life Early life Morton was born at Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, on 26 July 1892, the son of Joseph Morton, editor of the ''Birmingham Mail'', and Margaret Maclean Ewart. He was educated at King Edward's School in Birmingham but left at the age of 16 to pursue a career in journalism. He served in the Warwickshire Yeomanry during World War I, but saw no combat action. He married Dorothy Vaughton (born 1887) on 14 September 1915. They had three children, Michael, Barbara and John. They later divorced, and on 4 January 1934, he married Violet Mary Muskett (née Greig, born 1900, known as Mary). They h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Morton (scientist)
Henry Jackson Morton (December 11, 1836 – May 9, 1902) was a United States scientist and the first president of the Stevens Institute of Technology. Education and early career He was the son of Rev. Henry Morton (1807–1890), a clergyman who was rector of St. James's church in Philadelphia for many years and a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. Henry J. Morton graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1857, and became professor of physics and chemistry at the Episcopal Academy of Philadelphia in 1860.Coleman Sellers and Albert R. Leeds, ''Biographical Notice of President Henry Morton, Ph.D. of the Stevens Institute of Technology'' New York: The Engineering Press, 1892, p.11 In 1863, he delivered a series of lectures on chemistry at the Franklin Institute. A year later, he was appointed resident secretary at Franklin Institute, where he continued his lectures. His lectures on light attracted attention throughout the United States and Europe by reason of his bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
