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Peart
Peart is the surname of: *Alan Peart (1922–2018), New Zealand Second World War flying ace * Bob Peart (1926–1966), English football player *Charles Peart (1759–1798), British sculptor * Darrell Peart (born 1950), American furniture maker and designer * Edward Peart (1756?–1824), English physician *Ernest Grafford Peart (1918–1981), Jamaican politician and diplomat *Fred Peart, Baron Peart (1914–1988), British politician *Greg Peart (born 1946), Australian former politician *Jack Peart (1888–1948), English footballer * Jack Peart (footballer, born 1884) (1884–1965), English footballer *John Peart (artist) (1945/1946–2013), Australian artist *Joseph Peart (1900–1942), New Zealand Second World War army lieutenant colonel and headmaster *Lee Peart (born 1990) British comedian and actor *Matt Peart (born 1997), Jamaican-American football player *Michael Peart (judge) (born 1953), Irish judge *Michael Peart (politician) (), Jamaican politician *Myles Peart-Harris (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Peart
Alan McGregor Peart, (25 July 1922 – 5 September 2018) was a New Zealand fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He served in Europe with No. 610 Squadron, and with No. 81 Squadron in North Africa, Malta, Sicily, Italy and the Far East. He is credited with the destruction of six enemy aircraft, plus a share in another aircraft destroyed. He is also notable for having shot down aircraft from all three main Axis powers—Germany, Italy and Japan. Early life Alan McGregor Peart was born in Nelson, New Zealand, on 25 July 1922. He was educated at the Hamilton Technical High School, and played rugby. After completing his schooling, he worked as a draughting cadet at the Tauranga branch of the Department of Public Works. He also served in the Territorial Force, as a private in the Hauraki Battalion. Second World War Peart joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in May 1941. According to his memoirs, he was selected to be trained as a bomber pilot but p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Peart
Matthew Peart (born June 11, 1997) is a Jamaican-born American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UConn. Early life and high school Peart was born in Kingston, Jamaica and his family immigrated to the United States when he was four years old, settling in The Bronx, New York. Peart played basketball and participated in the Oliver Scholars Program, which prepares students from underserved communities for top independent schools. Peart earned a scholarship to attend The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts. Despite never having played the sport before, Peart became an offensive and defensive lineman for the school's football team and helped the Governors to four straight Independent School League championships. Rated a two-star recruit, Peart committed to play college football at the University of Connecticut. College career Peart redshirted his true freshman season at UConn. He was na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stirling Peart
Stirling Benjamin Peart (December 24, 1890 – November 26, 1963) was an American rugby union player who played wing for the United States men's national team in its first two capped matches in 1912 and 1913. Biography Peart was born on December 24, 1890, in California, the son of Benjamin Franklin Peart and Sophia Elizabeth Peart (born Fiske). Peart went to school at Woodland High School and later attended the University of California, graduating in 1915 with a degree in Agriculture. In 1910, Peart coached rugby at Woodland High School. While at the University of California, Peart sang in the glee club, played for the school's rugby team, and became a member of the Beta Xi chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. During his time playing for the California rugby team, Peart was named captain, beginning in the 1913 season. On November 16, 1912, Peart played for the United States at wing in its first capped match—a 12–8 loss to Australia. On November 15, 1913, Peart also pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Peart
Ronald Peart (8 March 1920 – 1999) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back in the Football League for Derby County and York City, in non-League football for Langley Moor and Spennymoor United, and was on the books of Hartlepools United Hartlepool United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. The team competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. They were founded in 1908 as Har ... without making a league appearance. References 1920 births 1999 deaths People from Brandon, Lincolnshire Footballers from Lincolnshire English footballers Association football midfielders Hartlepool United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players York City F.C. players Spennymoor United F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Peart
Paul Peart (also known as Paul Peart-Smith) is a People of the United Kingdom, British comics artist who has done some work for ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', Nelson, H.P Lovecraft, and many other publications. Bibliography *''Judge Hershey'': "Down Time" (with Dave Stone, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.09 1992) *''Slaughterbowl'' (with John Smith (comics), John Smith, in ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' #842-849, 1993) *''Judge Dredd'': ** "Do the Wrong Thing" (with Gordon Rennie, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.49 1994) ** "Under Siege" (with Mark Millar, in ''2000 AD'' #880, 1994) ** "Dredd Has Been Murdered" (with Alan McKenzie ''2000AD Sci-Fi Special 1995'', 1995) ** "Sponts A-Go-Go" (with Chris Standley and Roger Langridge, ''Judge Dredd Lawman of the Future'' #14, 1996) ** "Medusa" (with Alan Barnes (writer), Alan Barnes and Roger Langridge, ''Judge Dredd Lawman of the Future'' #19-20, 1996) ** "Control" (with Robbie Morrison, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #3.18 1996) *''Harke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Peart (footballer)
Neil Peart (born 5 October 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood, Richmond and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s. Initially a VFA player at Northcote, Peart was a key defender; while at Northcote, Peart finished second for the Field Medal (best and fairest in VFA Division 2) in 1981. He spent the 1982 VFL season The 1982 VFL season was the 86th season of the Victorian Football League (VFL), the highest level senior Australian rules football competition in Victoria. The season featured twelve clubs, ran from 20 March until 25 September, and comprised a ... playing for Collingwood before being traded to Richmond the following season. In 1984 he was twice voted best on ground at the Brownlow Medal count, for his efforts against North Melbourne and Hawthorn. In 1985 he was at Footscray, where he would play nine VFL games, including a qualifying final and preliminary final. When Peart returned to Richmon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush (band)
Rush was a Canadian rock band formed in 1968 in Toronto, that was comprised primarily of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitar), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, lyricist). The band formed in Toronto in 1968 by Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bass guitarist/vocalist Jeff Jones, who was immediately replaced by Lee. After Lee joined, the band went through several lineup configurations before arriving at its classic power trio lineup with the addition of Peart in July 1974, who replaced Rutsey four months after the release of their 1974 self-titled debut album; this lineup remained intact for the remainder of the band's career. Rush achieved commercial success in the 1970s with '' Fly by Night'' (1975), '' 2112'' (1976), ''A Farewell to Kings'' (1977) and '' Hemispheres'' (1978). The band's popularity continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with albums charting highly in Canada, the US and the UK, including '' Permanent Waves'' (1980), '' Moving Pictures'' (1981) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Peart
Neil Ellwood Peart OC (; September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian-American musician, best known as the drummer and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. Peart earned numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the ''Modern Drummer'' Readers Poll Hall of Fame in 1983 at the age of thirty, making him the youngest person ever so honoured. Known to fans by the nickname 'The Professor', his drumming was renowned for its technical proficiency and his live performances for their exacting nature and stamina. Peart was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and grew up in Port Dalhousie (now part of St. Catharines). During adolescence, he floated between regional bands in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England, Peart returned home to concentrate on music where he joined Rush, a Toronto band, in mid-1974, six years after its formation. Together they released nineteen studio albums, with ten exceeding a mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myles Peart-Harris
Myles Spencer Peart-Harris (born 19 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Forest Green Rovers, on loan from club Brentford. Peart-Harris is a graduate of the Chelsea Academy and transferred to Brentford in 2021. He was capped by England at U16 level. Club career Chelsea Peart-Harris began his youth career with Bedfont Green, before moving into the Chelsea Academy at the age of eight. He began his career as a winger, before moving to centre back at U12 level and then being developed into an attacking midfielder. Peart-Harris progressed to sign a scholarship deal at the end of the 2018–19 season and signed a professional contract in September 2019. He progressed to the Development Squad and finished the 2020–21 season as the team's joint-top scorer. Peart-Harris departed Cobham in July 2021. Brentford On 23 July 2021, Peart-Harris transferred to Premier League club Brentford and signed a four-year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Peart (politician)
Michael Peart (born 1948) is a Jamaican politician who was Speaker of House of Representatives. He was speaker in the House of Representatives House of Representatives is the name of legislative bodies in many countries and sub-national entitles. In many countries, the House of Representatives is the lower house of a bicameral legislature, with the corresponding upper house often c ... from 2003–2007 and from January 17, 2012 – February 5, 2016. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2016. See also * List of speakers of the House of Representatives of Jamaica References 1948 births Living people Speakers of the House of Representatives of Jamaica People's National Party (Jamaica) politicians 20th-century Jamaican politicians 21st-century Jamaican politicians {{Jamaica-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Peart (judge)
Michael Peart is a former Irish judge who served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal from 2014 to 2019 and a Judge of the High Court from 2002 to 2014. Early life Peart attended Glenstal Abbey and obtained a BCL degree from University College Dublin. Following his education at the Law Society of Ireland, he was admitted as a solicitor in 1970. He worked at Pearts Solicitors with a speciality in litigation. He represented Bula Mines in litigation against Tara Mine which frequently reached the Supreme Court of Ireland. He is a bencher of the King's Inns. Judicial career He was appointed to the High Court in 2002. He was the first Solicitor appointed to the High Court. He presided over cases in the High Court involving criminal law, judicial review, personal injuries, immigration law and commercial law. Peart became a Judge of the Court of Appeal in October 2014 upon its establishment. In the Court of Appeal, he delivered judgments on appeals involving defamation, judicial revie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Peart
Lee Peart (born 16 July 1990) is an English comedian, actor, and presenter. Early life and education Peart grew up in Cleethorpes and attended The Humberston School in Humberston. He studied performing arts at the University of Salford, where he graduated with 1st Class Honours. Career Comedy In 2010, Peart became a regular on the UK comedy circuit while studying for his degree. In 2012 he took part in the BBC New Comedy Award and Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Award. Peart replaced comic Helen Keeler for a gig in 2015 after she was dropped for "being a woman". Taking a stand against sexism in comedy, Peart and fellow comics refused to perform unless Keeler was reinstated. In 2017, Peart became the warm-up on ITV's daily magazine panel-show Loose Women. In October 2021 he spoke out regarding the stereotypes he has received as an openly gay stand-up comic, stating audiences "expect a certain style of comedy based purely on his sexuality". He also notes that as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
