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Renwick Cup
Renwick may refer to: ;Places * Renwick, Cumbria, England * Renwick, Iowa, United States * Renwick, New South Wales, Australia * Renwick, New York, United States, see List of places in New York: R * Renwick, New Zealand ;People * Sir Arthur Renwick (1837–1908), Australian physician, politician and philanthropist * Clan Renwick of Scotland * Rev Prof Alexander M. Renwick (1888–1965) Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland in 1931 * David Renwick (born 1951), writer and creator of the BBC TV sitcom ''One Foot in the Grave'' * Ed Renwick (1938–2020), Louisiana political scientist and political commentator * A number of people named James Renwick * John "Renny" Renwick, a fictional character from the ''Doc Savage'' book series * (1954–2006), French voice actor * Robert Renwick, 1st Baron Renwick (1904–1973), British industrialist and public servant ** Renwick Baronets ** Baron Renwick * Robbie Renwick (born 1988), Scottish swimmer * Renwick Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renwick, Cumbria
Renwick, formerly known as ''Ravenwick'', is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Kirkoswald, in the Eden district, in the county of Cumbria, England. Renwick is located north east of Penrith between the A686 and B6413 roads. In 1931 the parish had a population of 174. One mile south-east of the village in the hamlet of Haresceugh are the fragmentary remains of Haresceugh Castle, the site of which is now occupied by a farmhouse. Two sections of walling remain from the castle. Etymology "Renwick lies on Raven Beck..., but the probabilities are that the river-name is a back-formation from the place-name, and that Renwick is really 'Hrafn's wīc' ". ('Wīc' is Old English for 'farmstead' or 'settlement'). History According to local legend, the village was terrorized by a cockatrice A cockatrice is a mythical beast, essentially a two-legged dragon, wyvern, or serpent-like creature with a rooster's head. Described by Laurence Breiner as "an orname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Renwick (other)
James Renwick may refer to: *Jim Renwick (born 1952), Scottish rugby player * Jim Renwick (politician) (1917–1984), politician in Ontario, Canada *James Renwick (climate scientist), weather and climate researcher *James Renwick (Covenanter) (1662–1688), Scottish Covenanter *James Renwick (physicist) James Renwick (30 May 1790 – 12 January 1863), was an English-American scientist and engineer. Early life He was born in Liverpool, England, on 30 May 1790. He was the son of Jane Jeffrey Renwick (1773–1850) and William Renwick (1769–1808 ... (1790–1863), English-American scientist and engineer * James Renwick Jr. (1818–1895), American architect, son of the physicist * James Renwick (Iowa politician), mayor of Davenport, 1869 {{hndis, name=Renwick, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Renwick
Robert Peter Renwick (born 21 July 1988) is a Scottish former competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the Olympics and FINA world championships, as well as Scotland in the Commonwealth Games. Renwick is a world champion and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist. He first rose to prominence by swimming the anchor leg in the Scottish men's 4×200-metre freestyle relay team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games as a 17-year-old. The team won silver, after he was narrowly touched out by the English relay team. Renwick featured in every major Olympic or world championship for Britain from 2007 to 2016. Career Robert qualified for Team GB at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in two events, the 200-metre freestyle and the 4×200-metre freestyle relay. He achieved this by finishing second, behind Ross Davenport, in the 2008 Long Course British Championships (incorporating the Olympic trials). His time in the final was 1:48.29. Renwick won the gold medal in the 200 m freestyle at the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baron Renwick
Baron Renwick, of Coombe in the County of Surrey, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 23 December 1964 for the businessman and public servant, Sir Robert Renwick, 2nd Baronet. He notably worked for the Air Ministry and the Ministry of Aircraft Production during the Second World War. The Renwick Baronetcy, of Coombe in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 28 June 1927 for his father, Harry Renwick. the titles are held by the first Baron's grandson, the third Baron, who succeeded in that year. The second baron was active in the House of Lords until the House of Lords Act 1999, when he lost his seat in parliament. Renwick Baronets, of Coombe (UK, 1927) * Sir Harry Benedetto Renwick, 1st Baronet (1861–1932) * Sir Robert Burnham Renwick, 2nd Baronet (1904–1973) (created Baron Renwick in 1964) Barons Renwick (UK, 1964) * Robert Burnham Renwick, 1st Baron Renwick (1904–1973) * Harry Andrew Renwick, 2nd Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Renwick, 1st Baron Renwick
Robert Burnham Renwick, 1st Baron Renwick, KBE (4 October 1904 – 30 August 1973), known as Sir Robert Renwick, 2nd Baronet, from 1932 to 1964, was a British industrialist and public servant. Renwick was the only son of Sir Harry Renwick, 1st Baronet, and his wife Frederica Louisa (''née'' Laing). His father was head of County of London Electric Supply Ltd., the electric power utility for London. Robert succeeded in the baronetcy in 1932, and became head of County of London Electric in 1939. During the Second World War he held several important offices. He was Controller of Communications at the Air Ministry and of Communications Equipment at the Ministry of Aircraft Production from 1942 to 1945. He also served as Chairman of the Airborne Forces Committee from 1943 to 1945. In 1947 the Labour Government nationalized Renwick's power companies under the Electricity Act 1947. Renwick turned his attention to broadcasting. He was extremely influential in commercial television i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Savage
Doc Savage is a fictional character of the competent man hero type, who first appeared in American pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. Real name Clark Savage Jr., he is a doctor, scientist, adventurer, detective, and polymath who "rights wrongs and punishes evildoers." He was created by publisher Henry W. Ralston and editor John L. Nanovic at Street & Smith Publications, with additional material contributed by the series' main writer, Lester Dent. Doc Savage stories were published under the Kenneth Robeson name. The illustrations were by Walter Baumhofer, Paul Orban, Emery Clarke, Modest Stein, and Robert G. Harris. The heroic-adventure character would go on to appear in other media, including radio, film, and comic books, with his adventures reprinted for modern-day audiences in a series of paperback books, which had sold over 20 million copies by 1979. Into the 21st century, Doc Savage has remained a nostalgic icon in the U.S., referenced in novels and popular cultu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John "Renny" Renwick
Starting with the first Doc Savage story in 1933 and running throughout the pulp adventures, a group of recurring characters appeared either as Doc's supporting cast or antagonists. B Brigadier General Theodore Marley "Ham" Brooks Ham Brooks is one of the characters referred to as "The Fabulous Five", the primary assistants of Doc Savage, and first appears with the full name Theodore Marley Brooks. The character is presented as a Harvard-educated lawyer, holding the military rank of brigadier general, and known as a dandy. He is shown as always carrying a sword cane with a blade coated with a knock-out chemical. He is also shown to love fighting with his friend "Monk" Mayfair. This began during World War I when a practical joke landed Monk in a military jail. Ham had taught Monk some insulting French words, presenting them as compliments. Monk used them while speaking to a French general and got locked in the guardhouse. Shortly after that, Ham was framed for stealing a tru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Renwick
Edward Francis Renwick (June 26, 1938 – March 6, 2020), was an American political scientist who was Professor Emeritus of Political Science and the former Director of the Institute of Politics at Loyola University New Orleans. Career Renwick was born in Chicago. He received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and then took post-graduate studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson. In 1967, he moved to Louisiana to complete research for his Ph.D. dissertation about Earl Long. After completing his graduate studies, Renwich remained in New Orleans as a professor at Loyola University and its Institute of Politics. He also became a popular political analyst for WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans. A Democrat, Renwick said that he could not leave Louisiana because the state is "heaven for a political junkie". According to Renwick: "We're so divided in Louisiana – by ethnicity, by race, by religion, by language, by geography. You have the Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renwick, Iowa
Renwick is a city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 234 at the time of the 2020 census. History Renwick was platted in 1882. Geography Renwick is located at (42.828341, -93.978284). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Renwick's population density is estimated at 261 people per square mile, which is considered very low for urban areas. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 242 people, 119 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 141 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 119 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Renwick
David Peter Renwick (; born 4 September 1951) is an English author, television writer, actor, director and executive producer, best known for creation of the sitcom ''One Foot in the Grave'' and the mystery series ''Jonathan Creek''. He was awarded the Writers Guild Ronnie Barker Award at the 2008 British Comedy Awards. Early life The son and only child of James George Renwick (born 1924) and Winifred May Renwick (née Smith) who were married in 1948, David Renwick was born and brought up in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He was educated at Luton Grammar School, including its Sixth Form, a former state grammar school. The school became known as Luton Sixth Form College while he was still a pupil. He studied journalism at Harlow Technical College. Career 1970s Before becoming a comedy writer Renwick worked as a journalist, reporter and sub-editor on his home town newspaper, the ''Luton News''. On beginning his comedy writing career in the mid-1970s he initially submitted materi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moderator Of The General Assembly
The moderator of the General Assembly is the chairperson of a General Assembly, the highest court of a Presbyterian or Reformed church. Kirk sessions and presbyteries may also style the chairperson as moderator. The Oxford Dictionary states that a Moderator may be a "Presbyterian minister presiding over an ecclesiastical body". Presbyterian churches are ordered by a presbyterian polity, including a hierarchy of councils or courts of elders, from the local church (kirk) Session through presbyteries (and perhaps synods) to a General Assembly. The moderator presides over the meeting of the court, much as a convener presides over the meeting of a church committee. The moderator is thus the chairperson, and is understood to be a member of the court acting . The moderator calls and constitutes meetings, presides at them, and closes them in prayer. The moderator has a casting, but not a deliberative vote. During a meeting, the title ''moderator'' is used by all other members of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
