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Purcell (surname)
Purcell is a surname of Normans, Norman origin, and common in Ireland and England. It was given to those whose occupation was swineherd. Notables with this name *A. A. Purcell (1872–1935), president of the British Trades Union Congress and Labour Member of Parliament *Alban W. Purcell (c. 1843–1913), American stage actor, dramatist and manager *Albert Purcell (born 1913), English former footballer *Andrew Purcell, former professional rugby league footballer *Benjamin Purcell (1928-2013), American army officer and state legislator *Bennie Purcell (born 1929), former professional basketball player and collegiate tennis coach *Bernie Purcell, Australian rugby league footballer *Bill Purcell (other) *Blondie Purcell (1854–1912), American Major League Baseball player *Brian Purcell (1938–1969), Welsh professional footballer *Charmian Purcell (born 1979), New Zealand basketball player *Clare Purcell (1884–1964), American bishop *Daniel Purcell (1664–1717), English c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Normans
The Normans (Norman language, Norman: ''Normaunds''; french: Normands; la, Nortmanni/Normanni) were a population arising in the medieval Duchy of Normandy from the intermingling between Norsemen, Norse Viking settlers and indigenous West Francia, West Franks and Gallo-Roman culture, Gallo-Romans. The term is also used to denote emigrants from the duchy who conquered other territories such as England and Sicily. The Norse settlements in West Francia followed a series of raids on the French northern coast mainly from Denmark, although some also sailed from Norway and Sweden. These settlements were finally legitimized when Rollo, a Scandinavian Viking leader, agreed to swear fealty to Charles the Simple, King Charles III of West Francia following the Siege of Chartres (911), siege of Chartres in 911. The intermingling in Normandy produced an Ethnic group, ethnic and cultural "Norman" identity in the first half of the 10th century, an identity which continued to evolve over the ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Purcell
Richard Gerold Purcell Jr. (August 6, 1905 – April 10, 1944) was an American actor best known for playing Marvel Comics' Captain America in the 1943 film serial, co-starring with Lorna Gray and Lionel Atwill. Purcell also appeared in films such as ''Tough Kid'' (1938), ''Accidents Will Happen'' (1938), '' Heroes in Blue'' (1939), '' Irish Luck'' (1939), ''The Bank Dick'' (1940), and ''King of the Zombies'' (1941). Early life Purcell was born in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1905 (not 1908, as many sources suggest). One of 5 children, he attended Catholic grade school and high school, before enrolling as a student at Fordham University in The Bronx in New York City. Career While in New York City, Dick Purcell began his acting career in theatre, appearing in at least three plays: '' Men in White'', ''Sailor, Beware!'' and ''Paths of Glory''. During his time acting in ''Paths of Glory'', a talent scout spotted Purcell and this led to a small role in the film ''Ceiling Zero'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham B
Graham and Graeme may refer to: People * Graham (given name), an English-language given name * Graham (surname), an English-language surname * Graeme (surname), an English-language surname * Graham (musician) (born 1979), Burmese singer * Clan Graham, a Scottish clan * Graham baronets Fictional characters * Graham Aker, in the anime ''Gundam 00'' * Project Graham, what a human would look like to survive a car crash Places Canada * Graham, Sudbury District The Sudbury District is a district in Northeastern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was created in 1894 from townships of eastern Algoma District and west Nipissing District. The overwhelming majority of the district (about 92%) ..., Ontario * Graham Island, part of the Charlotte Island group in British Columbia * Graham Island (Nunavut), Arctic island in Nunavut United States * Graham, Alabama * Graham, Arizona * Graham, Florida * Graham, Georgia * Graham, Daviess County, Indiana * Graham, Fountain C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Purcell
Gordon Purcell (born February 14, 1959) is an American comics artist, perhaps best known for his '' Star Trek'' work, in particular his realistic renditions of the actors who play that franchise’s characters, as well as those of similarly licensed books, such as ''The X-Files'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Lost in Space'', ''Godzilla'', ''The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles'', ''Barb Wire'', and '' The Terminator''. Early life Born in Lansing, Michigan, Purcell grew up reading Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and his love of drawing was sparked by watching cartoons of Spider-Man and Batman. The first comic book he read was a Disney comic book. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with Bachelor's degrees in Studio Arts and Theater Arts. Career Among Purcell's first work for DC Comics was a Doctor Light story published as a Bonus Book in '' The Flash'' #12 (May 1988). He has worked on numerous comic books, including '' Star Trek'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Purcell
George Wilson Purcell (born 18 February 1905, date of death unknown) was an English professional association football, footballer. Born in Barnsley, he played for Stockport County F.C., Stockport County, Swindon Town F.C., Swindon Town, Exeter City F.C., Exeter City and Gillingham F.C., Gillingham between 1922 and 1934. References 1905 births Year of death missing English footballers Gillingham F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Footballers from Barnsley Men's association football forwards {{england-footy-forward-1900s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
