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Roche (surname)
Roche is a surname of Norman origin. Notable people with this surname include: *The Roches, a female vocal group of sisters (Maggie and Terre and Suzzy Roche) *Roche baronets, baronetcy of Great Britain * Adair Roche, Baron Roche (1871–1956), British judge * Adi Roche, (born 1955), Irish politician *Albert Severin Roche (1895–1939), French soldier *Alexandra Roche, Lady Roche (born 1934), British philanthropist *Arthur Roche (born 1950), English Catholic bishop and cardinal * Sir Boyle Roche, 1st Baronet, Irish politician and wit *Charlotte Roche (born 1978), German television presenter, actress, singer and author *Christine Roche (born 1939), French-Canadian illustrator, cartoonist, teacher and filmmaker * Collette Roche, a British businesswoman, chief operating officer at Manchester United Football Club *Daniel Roche (historian) (1935–2023), French social and cultural historian *Daniel Roche (born 1999), English child actor * Danni Roche (born 1970), Australian field hockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roches
The Roches were an American vocal trio of sisters Maggie, Terre and Suzzy Roche, from Park Ridge, New Jersey. Career In the late 1960s, eldest sister Maggie (October 26, 1951 – January 21, 2017) and middle sister Terre (pronounced "Terry", born April 10, 1953) attended Park Ridge High School, but dropped out of school to tour as a duo. Maggie wrote most of the songs, with Terre contributing to a few. The sisters got a break when Paul Simon brought them in as backup singers on his 1973 album ''There Goes Rhymin' Simon''. They got his assistance (along with an appearance by the Oak Ridge Boys) on their only album as a duo, '' Seductive Reasoning'' (1975). Reviewing ''Seductive Reasoning'' in '' Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies'' (1981), Robert Christgau said, "Female singing duos must function as mutual support groups; last time a women's sensibility this assured, relaxed, and reflective made it to vinyl was Joy of Cooking. These folkies manque are a litt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas Roche
Douglas James Roche, OC, KCSG (born June 14, 1929) is a Canadian author, parliamentarian, diplomat and peace activist. Roche served as Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton—Strathcona from 1972 to 1979 and for Edmonton South 1979–1984. In 1984, he was appointed Canada's Ambassador for Disarmament, a position he held until 1989. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada on September 17, 1998, where he served until June 13, 2004. Currently he resides in Edmonton, Alberta. History Born in Montreal, Quebec, Douglas Roche has long been concerned with the issue of nuclear disarmament. He was elected Chairman of the United Nations Disarmament Committee, the main United Nations body dealing with political and security issues, at the 43rd General Assembly in 1988. He is also the author of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to thirteen more, including ''Creative Dissent: A Politician's Struggle for Peace'' (Novalis, 2008). From 1989 to 2001, he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Roche
Karl Roche (1862–1931) was a German syndicalist and left communist trade unionist. Roche joined the Free Association of German Trade Unions (FVdG) around 1900 as a seaman. He became a prominent member of the organization. In 1913, Carl Windhoff, Fritz Kater, and he were the FVdG delegates at the First International Syndicalist Congress in London. In 1919, he wrote the FVdG's first post-World War I platform ''Was wollen die Syndikalisten? Programm, Ziele und Wege der "Freien Vereinigung deutscher Gewerkschaften"'' (''What do the Syndicalists want? Program, Goals, and Means of the "Free Association of German Trade Unions"''). The program summarized the FVdG's theory: a reaffirmation of the importance of strikes as a vehicle for emancipation and a rejection of the centralized mainstream labor unions. Roche was also a resolute proponent of collaboration with left communists. In late 1918, Rudolf Rocker returned to Germany, in March 1919 he joined the FVdG and started gaining inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juliette Roche
Juliette Roche (1884–1980), also known as Juliette Roche Gleizes, was a French painter and writer who associated with members of the Cubism, Cubist and Dada movements. She was married to the artist Albert Gleizes. Life She was born in 1884 to a wealthy Parisian family. Her father, Jules Roche, was a prominent member of both the French government and avant-garde art world. Other strong connections to the art world were manifested in her relationships with her godmother, Élisabeth, Countess Greffulhe, and her father's godson, Jean Cocteau.Gonnard, Catherine (2013), "Le dictionnaire universel des créatrices" retrieved 5 March 2016 Juliette Roche studied painting at the Académie Ranson in Paris, with the support of her father. There, she was introduce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Roche (other)
John Roche may refer to: * John A. Roche (1844–1904), Chicago politician *John Roche (politician) (1848–1914), Irish politician * John Roche (detective) (1905–1940), Garda Síochána Detective *John Roche (actor) (1893–1952), American actor *John Roche (basketball) (born 1949), retired American professional basketball player *John Roche (martyr) (died 1588), Irishman, one of the English Martyrs executed in 1588, beatified in 1992 * Johnny Roche (1932–1988), English footballer *Jack Roche (born 1953), Australian convicted on a charge of conspiring to destroy the Israeli Embassy in Canberra, Australia *Jack Roche (baseball) (1890–1983), Major League Baseball catcher * John Roche (bishop) (1584–1636), Irish Roman Catholic bishop *John Francis Roche, American serial killer, burglar, and rapist * John Roche (Canadian politician) (1834–1893), member of the Legislative Council of Quebec See also *John Roach (other) John Roach may refer to any of the following: *Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James G
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas the Tank En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Roche
Jake Peter Roche (born 16 September 1992) is an English singer and actor. He is known as the lead vocalist of the band Rixton, charting at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart with " Me and My Broken Heart". In 2010, he appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', portraying the role of Isaac Nuttall. Early life Born in Reigate, England in 1992, Roche is the son of actor Shane Richie and his then wife, singer and television personality Coleen Nolan. His parents divorced when he was nine years old. He has said about the divorce: "I remember seeing on the front pages about my dad cheating, but, as horrible as that was, we didn't fully understand because we were so young – so it’s not had this massive, damaging impact on us or anything." He attended St Mary's Catholic College in Blackpool, prior to moving to London. Career Acting Roche trained at The Sylvia Young Theatre School for two years and appeared in the film '' Finding Neverland''. In 2010, he auditioned for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Roche
Helen Roche is a British historian and an associate professor in modern European cultural history at Durham University. Academic career Roche attended Leweston School in Dorset before studying classics at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, from 2004 to 2012, where she completed her doctorate under the supervision of Paul Cartledge, Robin Osborne, and Brendan Simms. She held research fellowships at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge and the Institute of Advanced Studies at University College London before taking up a permanent post at Durham University. Her research is in German history, classical reception, the comparative study of fascism, the history of education, and related areas. At Durham University, she is an associate fellow of the Institute of Advanced Study. In 2021, Roche published ''The Third Reich’s Elite Schools: A History of the Napolas''. This study of the German National Political Institutes of Education has been praised as an important contribution t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Roche
Frank Roche (born July 11, 1959) is an American writer and businessman. He is the author of the book Know HR, owner of iFractal LCC, and a regularly featured speaker on HR matters. He presented at WorldatWork's national conference on "HR Consulting or Corporate: Which is the Right Choice for You?" He was named One of the Top 25 HR Influencers by HR World Magazine. He is also the author and host of The Adventures of PanCan Man, a resource for patients and caregivers who, like him, have been affected by pancreatic cancer. Awards and publications He has won several Gold Quill Awards of Merit from IABC, the ACE An ace is a playing card, Dice, die or domino with a single Pip (counting), pip. In the standard French deck, an ace has a single suit (cards), suit symbol (a heart, diamond, spade, or club) located in the middle of the card, sometimes large a ... Grand Award and Award of Excellence and the APEX grand Award. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Roche, Frank 1959 births Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France Roche '' (1957)
* '' Les Lions sont lâchés'' (1961; writer)
* '' Nuit d'ivresse'' (1986)
France Roche (2 April 1921 – 14 December 2013) was a French film actress and screenwriter. She appeared in 17 films between 1951 and 1979. She was a member of the jury at the 11th Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography * ''Without Leaving an Address'' (1951) * '' Adorables créatures'' (1952) * '' Follow That Man'' (1953) * '' The Red Cloak'' (1955) * ''Pity for the Vamps'' (1956) * ''Amour de poche ''Amour de poche'' (''Girl in His Pocket'') is a French comedy fantasy film from 1957, directed by Pierre Kast, written by France Roche, starring Jean Marais. The scenario was based on a novel ''Diminishing Draft'' of Waldemar Kaempffert. ...
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Floruit
''Floruit'' (; abbreviated fl. or occasionally flor.; from Latin for "they flourished") denotes a date or period during which a person was known to have been alive or active. In English, the unabbreviated word may also be used as a noun indicating the time when someone flourished. Etymology and use la, flōruit is the third-person singular perfect active indicative of the Latin verb ', ' "to bloom, flower, or flourish", from the noun ', ', "flower". Broadly, the term is employed in reference to the peak of activity for a person or movement. More specifically, it often is used in genealogy and historical writing when a person's birth or death dates are unknown, but some other evidence exists that indicates when they were alive. For example, if there are wills attested by John Jones in 1204, and 1229, and a record of his marriage in 1197, a record concerning him might be written as "John Jones (fl. 1197–1229)". The term is often used in art history when dating the career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eustachius Roche
Eustachius Roche (floruit 1570-1600) was a Flemish mining entrepreneur in Scotland. Roche was granted a monopoly to mine metals in Scotland, and work salt on the shore near Edinburgh, but his contract was terminated in 1592. His surname was sometimes written "Roghe", or Rogghe", or "Roogh". He lived in Leith. He had a contract for lead mining in 1580. In August 1583 James VI granted Eustachius Roche a contract with monopoly rights to mine for gold, silver, copper, and lead in Scotland. He was described as a "mediciner", a physician. There were other miners at this period including George Douglas of Parkhead and Thomas Foulis. A note made in September 1584 about his work at Wanlockhead reports that Roche had worked lead and copper, and searched for copper on Langcleuch burn, but not the gold at the old mines. One of his men was called John Gibson. He seems also to have worked for Francis Walsingham, and wrote to him in April 1583 about an opportunity to serve England involving the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |