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Peter Watson (author)
Peter Watson may refer to: * Peter William Watson (1761–1830), English merchant and botanist * Peter Watson (shoemaker) (fl. 1824), shoemaker and political activist, Chester-le-Street, England *Peter Watson (arts benefactor) (1908–1956), British art collector, benefactor and publisher * Peter Watson (ophthalmologist) (1930–2017), British ophthalmologist *Peter Watson (footballer, born 1934) (1934–2013), English footballer for Nottingham Forest and Southend United * Peter Watson (footballer, born 1935) (1935–2016), English footballer for Workington *Peter Watson (bishop) (born 1936), Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, 2000–2005 * Peter Watson (musician) (born 1941), rock guitarist and member of English 1960s band The Action *Peter Watson (intellectual historian) (born 1943), English intellectual historian and author * Peter Watson (footballer, born 1944), Northern Irish footballer *Peter Watson (politician) (born 1947), member of the Western Australian parliament *Peter Wat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter William Watson
Peter William Watson (1761–1830) was an English merchant and botanist. Life He was born at Kingston upon Hull in 1761, and baptised at Holy Trinity Church there on 26 August. Educated at Hull grammar school under Joseph Milner, he went into trade as a merchant. Watson's interests included botany, entomology, chemistry, and mineralogy, and he was a landscape-painter. He traversed the East Riding in his gig Gig or GIG may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Gig'' (Circle Jerks album) (1992) * ''Gig'' (Northern Pikes album) (1993) * ''The Gig'', a 1985 film written and directed by Frank D. Gilroy * GIG, a character in ''Hot Wheels AcceleRacers'' ..., systematically botanising, and in 1812 was involved in setting up the Hull botanic garden. He was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society in 1824. Watson died at Cottingham, near Hull, on 1 September 1830. Works In 1824–5 Watson issued, in twenty-four parts, ''Dendrologia Britannica; or Trees and Shrubs that will live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (shoemaker)
Peter Watson lived in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, ca. 1824, and was a shoemaker by trade. Watson was a character who was mentioned on page 133 by W & T Fordyce (publishers) in '' The Tyne Songster'' published in 1840, in the song "To Mr. Peter Watson – (Who lays powerful bats on the knaves with fire-shovel hats on)", written by Henry Robson in Watson's honour. It is not written in a Geordie dialect, but has a strong Northern connection. For centuries, the Government Clergy (i.e. Rector, vicar, or perpetual curate etc.) had the right to collect from each household in a Parish, "Easter Dues". This was based on a set sum (in the early/middle nineteenth century it was at the rate of 4p per person), and the head of the household had the duty to pay this sum on behalf of every member resident in the property of the age of 16 or more. Peter Watson objected to this compulsory payment reasoning that "the claims were founded neither in the law or in the gospels", and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (arts Benefactor)
Victor William (Peter) Watson (14 September 1908 – 3 May 1956) was a wealthy English art collector and benefactor. He funded the literary magazine, ''Horizon'', edited by Cyril Connolly. Life and work Watson was the son of William George Watson, later Sir George Watson, 1st Baronet, and was the youngest of three children—his brother Norman was born in 1897 and sister Florence in 1894. He was educated at Lockers Park School, Eton College and St John's College, Oxford. Watson was an avid art collector acquiring works by such artists as Miró, Klee, and Pablo Picasso, which were displayed in his Paris apartment in the 1930s. He was the principal benefactor of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and also provided financial assistance to English and Irish painters including Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and John Craxton. In 1930, society photographer, artist and set designer Sir Cecil Beaton began a lifelong obsession with Watson, though the two never became lovers. One ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (ophthalmologist)
Peter Gordon Watson (30 April 1930 – 31 January 2017) was a British ophthalmologist, professor and researcher better known as the inventor of surgical procedure trabeculectomy. With John Cairns, in the 1970s, Watson developed trabeculectomy, the most common form of surgery for glaucoma today. His 1977 textbook, ''The Sclera and Systemic Disorders'' (third edition published in 2012) is still considered the only comprehensive textbook on disease of the sclera. Biography Peter Gordon Watson was born on April 30, 1930, in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom, the son of Ralph and Renée née Smith. He studied and trained in ophthalmology at University College Hospital, London, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and the Institute of Ophthalmology. Watson held several positions including president of the Academia Ophthalmology Internationalis, member of the International Council of Ophthalmology, Editor of ''Eye'' magazine, Founder and Chair of the Cambridge Eye Trust, and Deputy Hospita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (footballer, Born 1934)
Peter Frederick Watson (15 April 1934 – 17 August 2013) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. Career Born in Stapleford, Watson played for Stapleford Rovers, Nottingham Forest and Southend United. He later worked as a coach at Charlton Athletic and Cambridge United before becoming a decorator. Personal life Watson was married with two sons. He had three sisters and four brothers, including England international footballer David David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". w .... References 1934 births 2013 deaths English men's footballers Nottingham Forest F.C. players Southend United F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football defenders Charlton Athletic F.C. non-playing staff Cambridge United F.C. non-pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (footballer, Born 1935)
Peter Watson (18 March 1935 – July 2016) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward Forwards (also known as attackers) are outfield positions in an association football team who play the furthest up the pitch and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals as well as assisting them. As with any attacking player, the role ... in the Football League for Workington. Career Born in Newcastle, Watson played for North Shields, Workington and Ashington. References 1935 births 2016 deaths Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne English men's footballers Men's association football forwards North Shields F.C. players Workington A.F.C. players Ashington A.F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (bishop)
Peter Robert Watson (born 1936) is a retired Australian Anglican bishop. He served as the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne from 2000 to 2005. Watson was born in Sydney in 1936. He attended Canterbury Boys' High School. He was ordained as a priest A priest is a religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particu ... in Sydney in 1962 and consecrated as the Bishop of Parramatta (in Sydney) in 1989 and became Bishop of South Sydney in 1993. In 2000 he was elected to succeed Keith Rayner as Archbishop of Melbourne and was installed on 14 May 2000. He retired as archbishop effective 31 December 2005. He is married to Margo (Eleanor) Watson. References External links "Archbishop's Presidential Charge to Synod" Living people 20th-century Anglican bishops in Australia 21st-century Ang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (musician)
Peter Watson (born 18 October 1941, Romford, Essex) was lead guitarist in the 1960s mod/soul band The Action. Career Watson joined the band that would become The Action The Action were an English band of the 1960s, formed as the Boys in August 1963, in Kentish Town, North West London. They were part of the mod subculture, and played soul music-influenced pop music. Career The band was formed as the Boys in Au ... when they were still known as The Boys. He had been working as a guitar demonstrator in Sound City in Shaftsbury Avenue, when he was scouted by the other band members looking to fill out their line up with another guitarist. Watson remained with the band until 1966, when he left over financial difficulties that Watson blamed on the band's then manager Rikki Farr. Watson was replaced as lead guitarist by Martin Stone. On leaving the band, Watson largely left the music industry, until rejoining The Action when they reformed in 1998 for a number of reunion gigs and to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (intellectual Historian)
Peter Frank Patrick Watson (born 23 April 1943) is a British intellectual historian and former journalist, now perhaps best known for his work in the history of ideas. His journalistic work includes detailed investigations of auction houses and the international market in stolen antiquities. Early life Watson attended Cheltenham Grammar School. He graduated in Psychology from Durham in 1964. He subsequently earned a scholarship to study for a diploma in music at La Sapienza and then completed a doctorate at the University of London. Career Journalism (1969-1982) After university Watson trained as a psychologist at the Tavistock Clinic in London under R. D. Laing, but left this profession in the late 1960s after becoming dissatisfied with Freudian theories. Having given up psychology he settled into a career in journalism and edited the first incarnation of ''Race Today'', a journal launched in 1969 by the Institute of Race Relations think-tank. He worked at ''New Soci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (footballer, Born 1944)
Peter Watson (born 3 March 1944) is a Northern Irish former football player and manager. Playing career Born in Coventry, England, Watson played as a striker for Bessbrook Wanderers, Newry Town, Aston Villa, Glenavon, Glentoran, Distillery, Dundalk, Portadown and Dungannon Swifts. He also earned one cap for the Northern Ireland national team, when he replaced Sammy Todd Sammy Todd (born 1945, Belfast, Northern Ireland) was a former football player for Burnley and Glentoran. Club career Todd joined Burnley from Glentoran as a 17-year-old defender/midfield man in 1962 becoming the third ex-Glens player to transf ... in the 88th minute of a 5–0 victory over Cyprus. Coaching career Watson served as player-manager of Dundalk (in a caretaker role) and Dungannon Swifts, and as manager at Newry City, Banbridge Town, Rathfriland Rangers and Lurgan Celtic. References 1944 births Living people Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Northern Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (politician)
Peter Bruce Watson (born 30 May 1947) is an Australian politician. He was the Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from February 2001 to March 2021, representing the electorate of Albany. Watson was born in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir. After arriving in Western Australia in 1961, Watson attended Perth Modern School and took up athletics. He excelled at the 1500m event and won the Australian title in 1968 and again in 1973. Watson was the third West Australian after Herb Elliott and Keith Wheeler to break the four minute mile. He represented Australia at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Employed at Australia Post, Watson held various positions, including postal manager, before entering politics. He was successful at the 2001 Western Australian state election, defeating the sitting member, Kevin Prince, and was re-elected in 2005. At the 2008 election, electoral boundary changes resulting from the adoption of the one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Watson (cyclist)
Peter Watson (born 1950), is a male retired cyclist who competed for England. Cycling career Watson won the King of the Mountains in the 1973 Tour of Britain and recorded 19 career victories from 1968-1982. He represented England in the road race, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games The 1974 British Commonwealth Games ( mi, 1974 Taumāhekeheke Commonwealth) were held in Christchurch, New Zealand from 24 January to 2 February 1974. The bid vote was held in Edinburgh at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. The Games were off ... in Christchurch, New Zealand. References 1950 births English male cyclists Cyclists at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games Living people Commonwealth Games competitors for England Place of birth missing (living people) {{England-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
