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Pirie Baronets
Pirie is a Scottish surname of French origin, meaning "pear tree". People with the name * Alexander Fraser Pirie (1849-1903), Canadian journalist and newspaper editor * Antoinette Pirie (1905–1991), British biochemist * Billy Pirie (born 1949), Scottish footballer * Bob Pirie (1916-1984), Canadian swimmer and three time Olympic gold medalist * Brad Pirie (born 1955), Canadian former ice hockey player * Charles Pirie (1897-1960), Scottish chess player * David Pirie, English screenwriter, film producer, critic and novelist * Daphne Pirie (born 1931), Australian athlete and sports administrator * Denis Pirie (fl. 1960s-1980s), British far right politician * Douglas J. Pirie (c. 1907-1935) English motorcycle racer * Duncan Pirie (1858-1931), Scottish Liberal politician * Elizabeth Pirie (1932-2005), British numismatist and museum curator * George Pirie (other) * Gordon Pirie (1931-1991), English long-distance runner and orienteerer * Harvey Pirie (1878-1965), Scottish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faber And Faber
Faber and Faber Limited, usually abbreviated to Faber, is an independent publishing house in London. Published authors and poets include T. S. Eliot (an early Faber editor and director), W. H. Auden, Margaret Storey, William Golding, Samuel Beckett, Philip Larkin, Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney, Paul Muldoon, Milan Kundera, and Kazuo Ishiguro. Founded in 1929, in 2006 the company was named the KPMG Publisher of the Year. Faber and Faber Inc., formerly the American branch of the London company, was sold in 1998 to the Holtzbrinck company Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG). Faber and Faber ended the partnership with FSG in 2015 and began distributing its books directly in the United States. History Faber and Faber began as a firm in 1929, but originates in the Scientific Press, owned by Sir Maurice and Lady Gwyer. The Scientific Press derived much of its income from the weekly magazine ''The Nursing Mirror.'' The Gwyers' desire to expand into trade publishing led them to Geoffrey Fab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Pirie
Irene Catherine Pirie-Milton (June 7, 1914 – December 1998), née Irene Catherine Pirie, was a Canadian champion swimmer who competed internationally in freestyle events. At the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, she was a member of the Canadian team which won the silver medal in the 4×100-yard freestyle relay event. At the 1934 British Empire Games in London, she won a gold medal with the Canadian team in the 4×100-yard relay competition. She also won a silver medal in the 100-yard freestyle and a bronze medal in the 440 yard freestyle. At the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she was a member of the Canadian team which finished fourth in the women's 4×100-metre freestyle relay. She also participated in the 100-metre freestyle and 400-metre freestyle, but in both she was eliminated in the first round. Four years later at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, she was on the Canadian team that finished fourth in the 4×100 metre freestyle re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Pirie (other)
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Robert Pirie may refer to: * Robert S. Pirie (1934–2015), American bibliophile and lawyer *Robert B. Pirie (1905–1990), Vice Admiral in the United States Navy * Robert B. Pirie Jr. (born 1933), Assistant Secretary of the United States Navy *Bob Pirie (1916–1984), Canadian freestyle swimmer See also *Pirie (other) Pirie is a surname. Pirie may also refer to: * Pirie Peninsula, Laurie Island, British Antarctic Territory * Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia * HMAS ''Pirie'' (J189), a Royal Australian Navy Second World War corvette * HMAS ''Pirie'' (AC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter J
Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Culture * Peter (actor) (born 1952), stage name Shinnosuke Ikehata, Japanese dancer and actor * ''Peter'' (album), a 1993 EP by Canadian band Eric's Trip * ''Peter'' (1934 film), a 1934 film directed by Henry Koster * ''Peter'' (2021 film), Marathi language film * "Peter" (''Fringe'' episode), an episode of the television series ''Fringe'' * ''Peter'' (novel), a 1908 book by Francis Hopkinson Smith * "Peter" (short story), an 1892 short story by Willa Cather Animals * Peter, the Lord's cat, cat at Lord's Cricket Ground in London * Peter (chief mouser), Chief Mouser between 1929 and 1946 * Peter II (cat), Chief Mouser between 1946 and 1947 * Peter III (cat), Chief Mouser between 1947 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Pirie
Norman Wingate (Bill) Pirie FRS (1 July 1907 – 29 March 1997), was a British biochemist and virologist who, along with Frederick Bawden, discovered that a virus can be crystallized by isolating tomato bushy stunt virus in 1936. This was an important milestone in understanding DNA and RNA. Early life Pirie was born in Easebourne, near Midhurst in West Sussex, the youngest of three children of Sir George Pirie, a Scottish painter, and his wife while they were on a visit to England. He was raised near Torrance, East Dunbartonshire. He developed a stammer, and was educated by private tutors and then spent periods at Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow, Harriston School near Dumfries, and Hastings Grammar School, and then from 1921 to 1925 at Rydal School in Colwyn Bay. He studied natural sciences (biochemistry) at Emmanuel College, Cambridge from 1925 to 1929, and became a demonstrator after graduating. He married fellow biochemist Antoinette (Tony) Patey in 1931. They had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morag Pirie
Morag Pirie (born 27 June 1975) is a Scottish association football referee. She is Scotland's first female FIFA referee, having been appointed to FIFA's Elite Development Level in 2012. In August 2003 Pirie became the first woman to referee a senior football match in Scotland, when she took charge of Huntly's 1–0 win over Wick Academy at Christie Park in the Highland Football League. In November 2003 Albion Rovers manager Management (or managing) is the administration of an organization, whether it is a business, a nonprofit organization, or a government body. It is the art and science of managing resources of the business. Management includes the activities ... Peter Hetherston was put on a charge for criticising Pirie's performance running the line in Rovers' defeat to Montrose. Pirie became the first woman to officiate at a national Cup final in November 2007, when she was an assistant referee at the 2007 Scottish Challenge Cup Final. References Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Pirie
Mark Pirie (born 30 April 1974) is a New Zealand poet, writer, literary critic, anthologist, publisher, and editor. He is best known for his Generation X New Zealand anthology ''The NeXt Wave'', which included an 8,000-word introduction (1998), the literary journals ''JAAM'' (Just Another Art Movement) and ''broadsheet'', a book cover photo series of tributes to famous rock albums, and the small press HeadworX Publishers in Wellington, New Zealand. Life His thesis was on the New Zealand poet and editor Louis Johnson, a writer who shares similarities with Pirie's work. Publications Pirie has written or published over 100 titles listed in the National Library of New Zealand. Many are published under his own imprints HeadworX Publishers and The Night Press, Wellington or through the Earl of Seacliff Art Workshop in Paekākāriki. The main influences on his literary development were listening to popular music, blues and jazz at an early age. His poetry draws on film, music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madsen Pirie
Duncan Madsen Pirie (born 24 August 1940) is a British researcher and author. He is a co-founder and current President of the Adam Smith Institute, a UK neoliberal think tank which has been in operation since 1978. Early life and education Born in Hull, Pirie is the son of Douglas Pirie and Eva Madsen. As a child he attended the Humberstone Foundation School (also known as Clee Grammar School for Boys and later Matthew Humberstone Comprehensive School) in Old Clee, Lincolnshire. He graduated with an MA (undergraduate) in History from the University of Edinburgh (1970). He attended the University of St Andrews, joining the Conservative Association, and graduating with a PhD in Philosophy in 1974. He earned an MPhil in Land Economy from Pembroke College, Cambridge (1997). Pirie was secretary of Mensa International from 1979 to 1992. Career Before co-founding the Adam Smith Institute, Pirie worked for the United States House of Representatives. He was a Visiting Professor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lockwood Pirie
Lockwood Masters "Woody" Pirie (April 25, 1904 – May 4, 1965) was an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Swallow class at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Owen Torrey. Biography He was born on April 25, 1904. He died on May 4, 1965, in Miami, Florida Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a East Coast of the United States, coastal metropolis and the County seat, county seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Miami-Dade C .... References 1904 births 1965 deaths American male sailors (sport) Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in sailing Medalists at the 1948 Summer Olympics Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Swallow Star class world champions World champions in sailing for the United States {{US-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Pirie
Julia Pirie (8 July 1918 – 2 September 2008) was a British spy working for MI5 from the 1950s through her retirement in the 1990s. She was initially recruited to and primarily involved in spying on the Communist Party of Great Britain. In 1978, as that organisation had lost power, she withdrew from it and focused on other roles. Early years and MI5 recruitment Born in Harbury on 8 July 1918, Pirie lost her father Allen Grant Pirie in 1923 to wounds he had sustained in the First World War. She resettled with her mother Elizabeth Marie Pirie in Calcutta, her mother's birthplace. She returned to her native country in 1939 to join the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) where she worked as a driver in England and later in Europe. She then worked for the Duchess of Atholl. The duchess was a fierce opponent of Soviet control in Europe. Pirie also joined the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY). During the war FANY had been a recruiting ground for the Special Operations Executive and MI5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Pirie (MP)
John Pirie of Canterbury, Kent (died 1402 or after), was an English politician. Nothing is recorded of his family. Pirie was a Member of Parliament for Canterbury, Kent Canterbury (, ) is a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the heart of the City of Canterbury local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the primate of the ... in 1401. References 14th-century births 15th-century deaths Politicians from Canterbury English MPs 1401 {{15thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir John Pirie, 1st Baronet
Sir John Pirie, 1st Baronet (1781 – 26 February 1851), was a British shipbroker and Lord Mayor of London. He was the largest shipbroker in London.Streets Named on 23 May 1837 History of Adelaide Through Street Names, historysouthaustralia.net, updated 4 March 2005. Retrieved 19 September 2011. In the 1830s he started to uphold Edward Gibbon Wakefield, Wakefield's principles and became a founding director, and one of the largest financiers, of the South Australian Company.The South Australian Company ''South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register'' 18 June 1836 p. 6 He was also a director of the New Zealand Company, and the East India Company. One of the First Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
