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Ralph Freeman (MP For Winchelsea)
Ralph Freeman may refer to: * Ralph Freeman (MP for Northampton) (by 1509-58/59), English MP for Northampton (UK Parliament constituency) * Ralph Freeman (MP for Winchelsea) (1589–1667), English MP for Winchelsea (UK Parliament constituency) * Ralph Freeman (lawyer) (fl. 1610–1655), English civil lawyer, dramatist and translator * Ralph Freeman (Lord Mayor) (died 1634), English merchant who was Lord Mayor of London in 1633 * Ralph Freeman (civil engineer, born 1880) (1880–1950), undertook design work for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and founder of Freeman, Fox & Partners * Ralph Freeman (civil engineer, born 1911) (1911–1998), son of the above, designer of the Humber Suspension Bridge * Ralph M. Freeman (1902–1990), American judge See also * Ralph Freman (other) * Ralph Friedman (1916–1995), American author *Ralph Friedman (1903/4–1992), Chairman of the American Jewish Committee The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is a Jewish advocacy group established o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freeman (MP For Northampton)
Ralph Freeman may refer to: * Ralph Freeman (MP for Northampton) (by 1509-58/59), English MP for Northampton (UK Parliament constituency) * Ralph Freeman (MP for Winchelsea) (1589–1667), English MP for Winchelsea (UK Parliament constituency) * Ralph Freeman (lawyer) (fl. 1610–1655), English civil lawyer, dramatist and translator * Ralph Freeman (Lord Mayor) (died 1634), English merchant who was Lord Mayor of London in 1633 * Ralph Freeman (civil engineer, born 1880) (1880–1950), undertook design work for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and founder of Freeman, Fox & Partners * Ralph Freeman (civil engineer, born 1911) (1911–1998), son of the above, designer of the Humber Suspension Bridge * Ralph M. Freeman (1902–1990), American judge See also * Ralph Freman (other) * Ralph Friedman (1916–1995), American author *Ralph Friedman (1903/4–1992), Chairman of the American Jewish Committee The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is a Jewish advocacy group established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northampton (UK Parliament Constituency)
Northampton was a parliamentary constituency (centred on the town of Northampton), which existed until 1974. It returned two Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until its representation was reduced to one member for the 1918 general election. The constituency was abolished for the February 1974 general election, when it was replaced by the new constituencies of Northampton North and Northampton South. A former MP of note for the constituency was Spencer Perceval, the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated. Members of Parliament MPs 1295–1640 *''1295: constituency established, electing two MPs'' MPs 1640–1918 MPs 1918–1974 Election results Elections in the 1830s * After the election, a 13-day scrutiny was approved by the Mayor and tallies were revised to 1,570 for Robinson, 1,279 for Vernon Smith, 1,157 for Gunning, and 185 for Lyon. 188 votes were rejected. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freeman (MP For Winchelsea)
Ralph Freeman may refer to: * Ralph Freeman (MP for Northampton) (by 1509-58/59), English MP for Northampton (UK Parliament constituency) * Ralph Freeman (MP for Winchelsea) (1589–1667), English MP for Winchelsea (UK Parliament constituency) * Ralph Freeman (lawyer) (fl. 1610–1655), English civil lawyer, dramatist and translator * Ralph Freeman (Lord Mayor) (died 1634), English merchant who was Lord Mayor of London in 1633 * Ralph Freeman (civil engineer, born 1880) (1880–1950), undertook design work for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and founder of Freeman, Fox & Partners * Ralph Freeman (civil engineer, born 1911) (1911–1998), son of the above, designer of the Humber Suspension Bridge * Ralph M. Freeman (1902–1990), American judge See also * Ralph Freman (other) * Ralph Friedman (1916–1995), American author *Ralph Friedman (1903/4–1992), Chairman of the American Jewish Committee The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is a Jewish advocacy group established o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winchelsea (UK Parliament Constituency)
Winchelsea was a parliamentary constituency in Sussex, which elected two Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons from 1366 until 1832, when it was abolished by the Great Reform Act. History Boundaries Winchelsea was a Cinque Port, rather than a parliamentary borough, but the difference was purely a nominal one, and it was considered an egregious example of a rotten borough. The constituency consisted of the town and parish of Winchelsea, once a market town and port but by the 19th century much reduced in importance, a mile-and-a-half inland with its harbour destroyed. In 1831, the population of the constituency was estimated at 772, and the town contained 148 houses. History of corruption The right to vote was exercised by the freemen of the town, of whom by 1831 there were just 11, even though in theory the custom was that every son of a freeman and every freeholder in the town was entitled to his freedom. With so few voters, bribery was the rule rather than the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freeman (lawyer)
Sir Ralph Freeman (6 July 1589 – 12 June 1667) was a wealthy English civil judge born in St Mary-at-Hill, Billingsgate, London and lived at Military St Westminster, he was educated at Eton College then at King's College, Cambridge and was called to the Middle Temple bar in 1606 he later received a knighthood in 1617. He was also known as a dramatist and translator. He should not be confused with another contemporary Sir Ralph Freeman who was lord mayor of London, and died on 16 March 1634. Life He succeeded Robert Naunton in his office of as one of six Masters of Requests in 1618. He had married a relation of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, through whose influence he had also obtained a grant of he rights ofpre-emption and transportation of tin for seven years in August 1613. In 1622 he had a grant in reversion of the auditorship of imprests and of the auditorship of the Mint. Freeman hoped that through Lord Buckingham, he would succeed Thomas Murray as provost of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freeman (Lord Mayor)
Ralph Freeman (died 16 March 1634) was an English merchant who was Lord Mayor of London in 1633. Freeman was a city of London merchant and a member of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers. He was on the committee of the East India Company from 1608 to 1611 and from 1612 to 1615. From 1613 to 1615 he was an auditor of the City and served as one of the Court of Assistants of the Levant Company from 1614 to 1615 and from 1616 to 1623. He was a member of the committee of the East India Company from 1617 to 1619. In 1620 he was elected Sheriff of London but did not serve immediately. He was also Master of the Clothworkers Company in 1620 and on the committee of the East India Company from 1622 to 1623. On 12 November 1622, he was elected an alderman of the City of London for Bishopsgate ward. He was Sheriff of London from 1623 to 1624. In 1633 he became alderman for Cornhill ward and in 1633, he was elected Lord Mayor of London. Freeman married Joan Crouch, a daughter of John Crou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freeman (civil Engineer, Born 1880)
Sir Ralph Freeman (27 November 1880 – 11 March 1950) was an English structural engineer, responsible for the design of several of the world's most impressive bridges. Born in London, England, he studied at The Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School and the City and Guilds of London Institute, and in 1901 joined Douglas Fox & Partners, a firm of consulting engineers specialising in the design of steel bridges. He rose to become senior partner and in 1938 the firm changed its name to Freeman Fox & Partners. Sir Ralph is best remembered for his design work on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Birchenough Bridge in the Chipinge area of Zimbabwe. His son, also called Ralph Freeman, was also an engineer, senior partner at Freeman Fox & Partners, and President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He had been responsible for the design of the Humber Suspension Bridge. His grandson, Ralph Anthony Freeman, was also an engineer who worked on numerous bridges including The RAMA I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freeman (civil Engineer, Born 1911)
Sir Ralph Freeman CVO CBE (3 February 1911 – 24 August 1998) was an English civil engineer, responsible for the design of the Humber Suspension Bridge - the longest in the world until 1998. He was the son of Sir Ralph Freeman, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridgebr> He was educated at Uppingham School, Rutland and Worcester College, Oxford. Sir Ralph worked on bridges in South Africa and Rhodesia, where he met his wife Joan Rose, before returning to England in 1939 and joining Freeman Fox & Partners, a firm of consulting engineers (called Douglas Fox & Partners before changing its name in 1938 in honour of Sir Ralph's father, a senior partner there). Freeman served in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War as a Captain in the Experimental Bridging Establishment in Christchurch, Hampshire, England. He was involved in the development of a propped military suspension bridge. Freeman served in the volunteer Engineer and Railway Staff Corps, providing engineeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph M
Ralph (pronounced ; or ,) is a male given name of English, Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Old English ''Rædwulf'' and Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse ''Raðulfr'' (''rað'' "counsel" and ''ulfr'' "wolf"). The most common forms are: * Ralph, the common variant form in English, which takes either of the given pronunciations. * Rafe, variant form which is less common; this spelling is always pronounced , as are all other English spellings without "l". * Raife, a very rare variant. * Raif, a very rare variant. Raif Rackstraw from H.M.S. Pinafore * Ralf, the traditional variant form in Dutch, German, Swedish, and Polish. * Ralfs, the traditional variant form in Latvian. * Raoul, the traditional variant form in French. * Raúl, the traditional variant form in Spanish. * Raul, the traditional variant form in Portuguese and Italian. * Raül, the traditional variant form in Catalan. * Rádhulbh, the traditional variant form in Irish. Given name Middle Ages * Ralp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Freman (other)
Ralph Freman may refer to: * Ralph Freman (1627–1714), Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire 1685–7 and 1690–5 * Ralph Freman (1666–1742) Ralph Freman (1666–1742), of Aspenden Hall and Hamels, Hertfordshire, was an English politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons for 30 years from 1697 to 1727. Freman was the eldest son of Ralph Freman, MP of Aspenden an ..., his son, MP for Hertfordshire 1697–1727 See also *Ralph Freeman (other) {{hndis, Freman, Ralph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Friedman
Ralph Friedman (June 3, 1916 – June 3, 1995) was an American author best known for his books about Oregon. Ralph Friedman was born and raised in Chicago. He hitchhiked to Oregon in 1933 at the age of 16. He wrote 10 books, and contributed to many other books, magazines, and newspapers. For ten years, he led the travel class "Oregon for the Curious", offered by Portland Community College (PCC). He also taught writing and folklore for PCC and for Portland State University. He died in Portland, Oregon Portland (, ) is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous co ... on June 3, 1995, his 79th birthday. Works * ''The Other Side of Oregon'' (1992) * ''In Search of Western Oregon'' (1991) * ''This Side of Oregon'' (1982) * ''Tracking Down Oregon'' (1978) * ''A Touch of Oregon – Love Song to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
