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Richard Knight (1639–1679)
Richard Knight may refer to: * Richard Knight (MP) (by 1518–1555 or later), English MP for Chichester *Sir Richard Knight (1639–1679), English MP for Lymington * Richard Knight (footballer) (born 1979), English footballer * Richard Knight (1659–1745), of Downton, Herefordshire, ironmaster *Richard Payne Knight (1750–1824), MP, classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist *Richard of the Knight Brothers The Knight Brothers (also billed as The Knight Bros.) were a soul music duo, comprising Richard Dunbar (b. 31 May 1939) and Jimmy Diggs (b. James Leon Diggs, 11 October 1938)(d. February 28, 2023). Both had been singing in local church choirs ..., a soul music duo * Richard Knight (cricketer) (1892–1960), English cricketer * Richard Knight (rower) (born 1928), British Olympic rower * Richard Knight (speedway rider) (born 1959), former motorcycle speedway rider See also * Dick Knight (other) {{Human name disambiguation, Knight, Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (MP)
Richard Knight (by 1518 – 1555 or later), of Chichester, Sussex, was an English politician. Knight was Mayor of Chichester for 1554 and elected Member of Parliament for Chichester Chichester ( ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and civil parish in the Chichester District, Chichester district of West Sussex, England.OS Explorer map 120: Chichester, South Harting and Selsey Scale: 1:25 000. Publisher ... in 1555. References Year of death missing Mayors of Chichester English MPs 1555 Year of birth uncertain {{1555-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (1639–1679)
Richard Knight may refer to: * Richard Knight (MP) (by 1518–1555 or later), English MP for Chichester *Sir Richard Knight (1639–1679), English MP for Lymington * Richard Knight (footballer) (born 1979), English footballer * Richard Knight (1659–1745), of Downton, Herefordshire, ironmaster *Richard Payne Knight (1750–1824), MP, classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist *Richard of the Knight Brothers The Knight Brothers (also billed as The Knight Bros.) were a soul music duo, comprising Richard Dunbar (b. 31 May 1939) and Jimmy Diggs (b. James Leon Diggs, 11 October 1938)(d. February 28, 2023). Both had been singing in local church choirs ..., a soul music duo * Richard Knight (cricketer) (1892–1960), English cricketer * Richard Knight (rower) (born 1928), British Olympic rower * Richard Knight (speedway rider) (born 1959), former motorcycle speedway rider See also * Dick Knight (other) {{Human name disambiguation, Knight, Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lymington (UK Parliament Constituency)
Lymington was a parliamentary borough in Hampshire, which elected two Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons The House of Commons is the name for the elected lower house of the Bicameralism, bicameral parliaments of the United Kingdom and Canada. In both of these countries, the Commons holds much more legislative power than the nominally upper house of ... from 1584 until 1868, and then one member from 1868 until 1885, when the borough was abolished. Members of Parliament 1584-1640 1640-1868 1868-1885 Election results Elections in the 1830s Elections in the 1840s Elections in the 1850s Keppel resigned, causing a by-election. Elections in the 1860s Carnac's resignation caused a by-election. ''Seat reduced to one member'' Elections in the 1870s Elections in the 1880s Notes References *Robert Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (footballer)
Richard Knight (born 3 August 1979) is an English footballer who played professionally in the Football League for Carlisle United, Hull City, Macclesfield Town, Oxford United and Colchester United. For individual season detail, select season required via dropdown menu. A goalkeeper, he went on to play for several years in non-league football. Playing career Knight was born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. He began his football career with Burton Albion, for whom he made one appearance, against Salisbury City in 1994. Ten minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute, he was sent off after bringing down an opponent. Outfield player Darren Stride went in goal and saved the resultant penalty, but Burton lost 2–0. He then joined Derby County in 1997. He spent time on loan at clubs including Carlisle United, for whom he made his Football League debut, on 27 March 1999 in Division Three in a 2–1 defeat at Cardiff City, Birmingham City, for whom he appeared only in one Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (1659–1745)
Richard Knight (1659–1745), of Downton Hall, in the parish of Downton on the Rock in Herefordshire, England (situated about west of Ludlow), was a wealthy ironmaster who operated the Bringewood Ironworks, on the Downton estate, and founded a large fortune and family dynasty. Origins He was born in 1659, the son of Richard Knight of Madeley, Shropshire. Career He was engaged in the iron trade at the time of the Commonwealth and acquired great wealth by the ironworks of Shropshire. Marriage and children He married Elizabeth Payne (1671–1754), a daughter of Andrew Payne of Shawbury in Shropshire, by whom he had four sons as follows: *Richard II Knight (1693–1765), eldest son, of Croft Castle (which he purchased from the Croft family in 1746, one year after his father's death) in the parish of Yarpole, Herefordshire, about south of Downton, who married Elizabeth Powell, daughter of Samuel Powell of Stanedge, Radnorshire, by whom he had a sole daughter and heiress: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Payne Knight
Richard Payne Knight (11 February 1751 – 23 April 1824) of Downton Castle in Herefordshire, and of 5 Soho Square,History of Parliament biography London, England, was a classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist best known for his theories of picturesque beauty and for his interest in ancient phallic imagery. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leominster (1780–84) and for Ludlow (1784–1806). Origins He was born at Wormsley Grange in Wormsley, north-west of Hereford in Herefordshire, the eldest son of Rev. Thomas Knight (1697–1764) of Wormsley Grange, Rector of Bewdley, Worcestershire, by his wife Ursula Nash, a daughter of Frederick Nash of Dinham, Shropshire. He was the heir not only of his father but also of his uncle Richard Knight (1693–1765) of Croft Castle. But of even more value, he was the heir of his grandfather, who founded the family's fortune, Richard Knight (1659–1745) of Downton Hall, a wealthy Ironmaster of Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knight Brothers
The Knight Brothers (also billed as The Knight Bros.) were a soul music duo, comprising Richard Dunbar (b. 31 May 1939) and Jimmy Diggs (b. James Leon Diggs, 11 October 1938)(d. February 28, 2023). Both had been singing in local church choirs, when they met while living in Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. The pair then formed a doo-wop group, the Starfires, who recorded for the Decca label in 1958. Forming a duo, they began recording for the Checker label in 1963. Their biggest success was "Temptation 'Bout To Get Me", which was a number 12 R&B and number 70 pop hit in 1965, and was followed by "I'm Never Gonna Live It Down". Temptation ‘Bout To Get Me was subsequently covered by Billy Stewart, The Rationals The Rationals were an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan. History The Rationals formed in 1964 and first recorded a single for a local label, A2 Records, in 1965. After scoring a local hit with the tune "Gave My Love",Richie Unterber ..., and The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (cricketer)
Richard Knight (8 May 1892 – 9 January 1960) was an English first-class cricketer. The son of Charles Knight, he was born at South Molton in Devon. He was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead before going up to Christ's College, Cambridge. While studying at Cambridge, he made four appearances in first-class cricket for Cambridge University in 1912, which included playing in the two matches against the touring Australians and South Africans. He scored a total of 101 runs in these four matches, with his highest score of 66 coming against the South Africans. As a bowler he took 8 wickets at an average of 22.12, with best figures of 4 for 23. In addition to playing first-class cricket, Knight also played minor counties cricket for Devon from 1910 to 1913, making twenty appearances in the Minor Counties Championship The NCCA 3 Day Championship or National County Championship is a season-long competition in England and Wales that is contested by the members of the National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (rower)
Kenneth Richard Knight (born 18 May 1928) is a British retired rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He represented England and won two bronze medals in the coxed four and eights at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth Perth () is the list of Australian capital cities, capital city of Western Australia. It is the list of cities in Australia by population, fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth . The ..., Western Australia. References 1928 births Living people British male rowers Olympic rowers for Great Britain Rowers at the 1960 Summer Olympics Rowers from London Rowers at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for England Commonwealth Games bronze medallists in rowing Medallists at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games {{UK-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Knight (speedway Rider)
Richard John Knight (born 26 May 1959) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider, who represented the England team which finished third in the 1985 World Team Cup. He earned 20 international caps for the England national speedway team. Career Knight, born in Cambridge, first rode in the British speedway leagues riding for Mildenhall Fen Tigers during the 1978 National League season. The following season he remained with Mildenhall but also appeared for Wimbledon Dons in the highest league. He significantly improved his average with Mildenhall and by 1983, his last season with the club, he was averaging 8.98. It was in 1984, that his career received a major boost when he was signed by Ipswich Witches. The Suffolk club were one of the leading clubs in the world at the time and he contributed to a league and cup double winning season. His career continued to blossom and he was selected by England to represent them in the 1985 Speedway World Team Cup, where they reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
