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Quinton (other)
Quinton is a place name, a surname or a masculine given name. The place name originates from Old English ''cwen'' "queen" or ''cwene'' "woman" and ''tun'' "farmstead, estate". The English surname and given name may originate from the English place name Quinton. The French surname ''Quinton'' ɛ̃tɔ̃is a common surname and a former given name. It is a variant form of ''Quenton'' ɑ̃tɔ̃ itself from ''Quentin, Quintin'' with a usual replacement of the suffix ''-in'' (such as in the surnames ''Quintard, Quintier'') by ''-on'', suffix commonly used in the French given names (e. g. ''Marion, Yvon'') and surnames (e.g. ''Creton, Crinon, Bricon'', etc.) Albert Dauzat, ''Noms et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et commentée par Marie-Thérèse Morlet. p. 502b and 503a. Given name Sports * Quinton Andrews, American football player * Quinton Bell, American football player * Quinton Bohanna (born 1999), American football player *Quinton de Kock, South Afr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Hooker
Quinton Hooker (born January 22, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Bnei Herzliya Basket of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. At a height of 1.83 m (6 ft. 0 in.) tall, he plays at the point guard position. He attended Park Center High School in his hometown of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earning Minnesota Mr. Basketball honors during his senior year after taking his team to the state title game. Nevertheless, he was lightly recruited out of high school and played college basketball at North Dakota from 2013 to 2017, where he was a two-time all-conference selection in the Big Sky during his decorated career. In his senior season he led the Fighting Hawks to a conference title and their first-ever NCAA Division I tournament appearance. Undrafted out of college, Hooker embarked on an overseas career in Europe, signing his first professional contract with Polish club GTK Gliwice in the summer of 2017. He earned the starting point guard spot in his lone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Quinton
Harold Quinton (c. 1899–1969) was an American business executive. He served as the president, chief executive officer and chairman of Southern California Edison in the 1950s and 1960s. During his tenure, he oversaw the construction of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in San Diego County, California, and he planned the construction of the Mohave Power Station in Laughlin, Nevada. Early life Harold Quinton was born in Topeka, Kansas circa 1899. He became orphaned at 13. Quinton graduated from Northwestern University. He served in the United States Cavalry during World War I. Career Quinton first worked for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at the age of 17. He subsequently worked for the United States Department of the Treasury, followed by a tax firm in San Francisco, California. He later served as the president of Buffum's, a department store based in Long Beach, California. Quinton joined Southern California Edison in 1942, eventually serving as its pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Quinton
Anthony Meredith Quinton, Baron Quinton, FBA (25 March 192519 June 2010) was a British political and moral philosopher, metaphysician, and materialist philosopher of mind. He served as President of Trinity College, Oxford from 1978 to 1987; and as chairman of the board of the British Library from 1985 to 1990. He is also remembered as a presenter of the BBC Radio programme, ''Round Britain Quiz''. Life Quinton was born at 5, Seaton Road, Gillingham, Kent. He was the only son of Surgeon Captain Richard Frith Quinton, Royal Navy (1889–1935) and his wife (Gwenllyan) Letitia (née Jones). He was educated at Stowe School and Christ Church, Oxford, where he got a first-class honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. A fellow of All Souls from 1948, he became a Fellow of New College, Oxford, in 1955. He was President of Trinity College, Oxford, from 1978 to 1987. Quinton was president of the Aristotelian Society from 1975 to 1976. He was chairman of the board of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie Quinton
Sophie Quinton (born 31 August 1976) is a French actress. She has played in a number of short films directed by Gérald Hustache-Mathieu, and starred in the 2003 film '' Who Killed Bambi?''. Life and career Born into a farming family in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Lower Normandy, Sophie Quinton studied drama at the Millet high school in Cherbourg. The films '' Peau d' Ane'' and '' La nuit americaine'' inspired her love of cinema. After leaving school, Quinton joined a small street-theatre group. She first came to the attention of critics in two short films by Gerald Hustache-Mathieu: '' Peau de Vache'' (for which she won the award for Best Performance at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival) and '' La Chatte Andalouse''. Quinton was introduced to a wider audience when she played the heroine in '' Qui a tué Bambi ?'' which earned her a César nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. In 2005 she joined forces with ''Gérald Hustache-Mathieu'' for his first feature film, ''Avril Avril mean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Quinton
René Joseph Quinton (1866–1925) was a French biologist, aviation pioneer and decorated World War I soldier. In his biology career, he developed a treatment based on seawater injections that he called ''sérum de Quinton'', which has been abandoned by medicine. An aviation pioneer, he was vice-president of the ''Ligue Aéronautique de France'' and a proponent of the development of aviation in France. During World War I, he rose through the ranks to end the war as ''Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur'', with multiple awards and decorations from France and Allies. Early life Quinton was born on 15 December 1866, in Chaumes-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne) France. His father, Paul Edouart Quinton was a medical doctor. His mother, Marie Pauline Elisabeth Amyot, had no profession. He attended secondary school at the ''Collège Chaptal'', in Paris. As a young adult, Quinton was interested in literature; he read and wrote poetry and started writing a novel. He was influenced by Flau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Flynn
Quinton Flynn is an American voice actor and comedian, who has provided the English voices of video game characters such as Raiden in the ''Metal Gear'' series, Marcus Damon in ''Digimon Data Squad'', Lea and Axel in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Early life Quinton Flynn was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. Career Flynn began his career in 1992, his first acting credit was the character Jonathan Willis Internal Monologe in the television film '' Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted''. He also worked in sketch comedy, such as portraying Paul McCartney on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!''. He reprised the role again in the comedy film, ''My Dinner with Jimi''. As a voice actor, he has provided many character voices in animated films, television shows, anime and video games. He is a frequently recurring actor in the ''Crash Bandicoot'' video game series. He later became the voice of Silver the Hedgehog in the ''Sonic the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Vershawn Thomas
Quinton is a place name, a surname or a masculine given name. The place name originates from Old English ''cwen'' "queen" or ''cwene'' "woman" and ''tun'' "farmstead, estate". The English surname and given name may originate from the English place name Quinton. The French surname ''Quinton'' ɛ̃tɔ̃is a common surname and a former given name. It is a variant form of ''Quenton'' ɑ̃tɔ̃ itself from ''Quentin, Quintin'' with a usual replacement of the suffix ''-in'' (such as in the surnames ''Quintard, Quintier'') by ''-on'', suffix commonly used in the French given names (e. g. ''Marion, Yvon'') and surnames (e.g. ''Creton, Crinon, Bricon'', etc.)Albert Dauzat, ''Noms et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et commentée par Marie-Thérèse Morlet. p. 502b and 503a. Given name Sports * Quinton Andrews, American football player * Quinton Bell, American football player * Quinton Bohanna (born 1999), American football player *Quinton de Kock, South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Rose
Quinton Rashod Rose (born January 26, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Temple Owls men's basketball, Temple Owls. High school career Rose grew up in Rochester, New York and began playing with fellow standout Thomas Bryant (basketball), Thomas Bryant in third grade. Rose's younger brother Miles is also a basketball player. Quinton played basketball for Bishop Kearney High School (Irondequoit, New York), Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit, New York. As a junior, he averaged 15.4 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game. In his senior season, Rose averaged 23 points and six rebounds per game, leading Bishop Kearney to the Class AA sectional semifinals and earning second-team All-State honors. He played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with the City Rocks, with whom he drew attention from many NCAA Division I programs. Rose was considered a four-star college re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Patton
Quinton Arne Patton (born August 9, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Louisiana Tech, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Early years Patton was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up playing little league football for the UNA Bears. From there, he went on to play football and baseball at Stratford High School, before later transferring to La Vergne High School in La Vergne, Tennessee, and playing high school football for the La Vergne Wolverines. He came out of high school as a 3-star recruit according to Rivals.com and was committed to Louisiana Tech University. College career Patton attended Coffeyville Community College for three years before transferring to Louisiana Tech University, turning down offers from South Florida University and Troy University. At Louisiana Tech, he played for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team in 2011 and 2012. During his first year, Patt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (born June 20, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist, actor and former professional wrestler, who most recently fought in the Bellator MMA. He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and unified the Pride Middleweight Championship belt. Due to his eccentric personality and aggressive fighting style, Jackson became a star in Japan during his tenure with Pride FC and following his move to the UFC, he helped pioneer MMA's growth into a worldwide sport. Background Jackson is from Memphis, Tennessee and had a difficult childhood. He began selling drugs from a young age and was involved in many street fights. Jackson also had a dysfunctional family, as his drug-addicted father disappeared when Jackson was only 10 years old, before returning to his life in 2003. Jackson had his first experience with combat sports as a wrestler for Raleigh-Egypt High School, enrolling at the school as a 17-year-old freshman, where his career included All-State honors in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Knight
Quinton Knight (born October 28, 1963) is a former American football lineman who played seven seasons in the Arena Football League with the New York Knights, Denver Dynamite, Orlando Predators, Detroit Drive, Massachusetts Marauders and Miami Hooters. He first enrolled at Pasadena City College before transferring to Sam Houston State University and then California State University, Fullerton. Knight was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League (CFL; french: Ligue canadienne de football—LCF) is a professional sports league in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football. The league consists of nine teams, each located in a ci .... He was named First Team All-Arena in three consecutive seasons from 1988 to 1990. References External linksJust Sports Stats {{DEFAULTSORT:Knight, Quinton Living people 1963 births Players of American football from Florida American football offensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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