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Sowerby (surname)
Sowerby is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Sowerby family, naturalists and artists *Sowerby family, a British family of naturalists and artists **Arthur de Carle Sowerby (1885–1954), British explorer in China **Charlotte Caroline Sowerby (1820–1865), British natural history illustrator **George Brettingham Sowerby I (1788–1854), British malacologist **George Brettingham Sowerby II (1812–1884), British malacologist **George Brettingham Sowerby III (1843–1921), British malacologist **James Sowerby (1757–1822), British zoologist and painter ** James Sowerby (1815–1834), British mycologist **James de Carle Sowerby (1787–1871), English scientist and artist **John Edward Sowerby (1825–1870), artist and publisher Others Artists *John George Sowerby (1850–1914), English painter and illustrator *Millicent Sowerby (1878–1967), English painter and illustrator Politicians * John Sowerby (MP) (fl. 1391–1411), English lawyer and Member of Parliament * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sowerby Family
The Sowerby family () was a British family of several generations of naturalists, illustrators, botanists, and zoologists active from the late 18th century to the mid twentieth century. *James Sowerby (1757–1822) **James De Carle Sowerby (1787–1871) ***James Sowerby (1815–1834) ***William Sowerby (1827–1906) ***Joseph Sowerby (1829–ca.1871) ****Rev. Arthur Sowerby (1857–?) ***** Arthur de Carle Sowerby (1885–1954) **George Brettingham Sowerby I (1788–1854) ***George Brettingham Sowerby II (1812–1884) *** Charlotte Caroline Sowerby (1820–1865) ****George Brettingham Sowerby III (1843–1921) ** Charles Edward Sowerby (1795–1842) ***John Edward Sowerby (1825-1870) The three George Sowerbys produced major works on molluscs and their systematics. Together, they introduced numerous (sometimes the number 5000 is mentioned) taxonomic names. Because all three of the G.B Sowerbys published extensively on the subject of conchology, it is not easy even for professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millicent Sowerby
Amy Millicent Sowerby (1878–1967) was an English painter and illustrator, known for her illustrations of classic children's stories such as ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'' and ''A Child's Garden of Verses'', her postcards featuring children, nursery rhymes, and Shakespeare scenes, and children's books created with her sister Githa Sowerby. Sowerby was born in Gateshead, England in 1878 to John G. Sowerby, artist and grandson of naturalist James Sowerby, and Amy Margaret Sowerby (''née'' Hewison). Sowerby, who went by Millicent, was the fourth in a family of six children, including sisters Helen and Katherine Githa and brother Lewis Richard Sowerby (chemical engineer). The family eventually settled in Sutton Courtenay. Millicent took some art classes in Newcastle upon Tyne but was largely self-taught. She initially studied watercolors and landscape painting, before becoming influenced by the work of artists such as Thomas Crane and Kate Greenaway and the Arts and Crafts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Garden
''The Secret Garden'' is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialisation in ''The American Magazine'' (November 1910 – August 1911). Set in England, it is one of Burnett's most popular novels and seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made. The American edition was published by the Frederick A. Stokes Company with illustrations by Maria Louise Kirk (signed as M. L. Kirk) and the British edition by Heinemann with illustrations by Charles Heath Robinson. Plot summary At the turn of the 20th century, Mary Lennox is a neglected and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in British India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her and made an effort to ignore her. She is cared for primarily by native servants, who allow her to become spoilt, demanding and self-centred. After a cholera epidemic kills Mary's parents, the few surviving servants flee the house without Mary. She is dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sowerby (clergyman)
William Sowerby (1799–1875) was an English cleric who served in Cumberland before moving to New South Wales, Australia. He was the first Anglican priest at Goulburn and took a keen interest in the education, health and social welfare of the local population. Early career William Sowerby was born on 31 August 1799 at Castle Sowerby near Penrith, Cumberland, England. He was the son of a farmer, William Sowerby. At the age of 16, after clerical tutelage, he became a school teacher and in 1823, he entered St Bees College to study for the ministry. William was ordained in 1826 becoming curate to St. Bridget Beckermet, Cumberland. It is apparent that Sowerby had a close association with the emerging campaigner for better architectural education and professional status, William Wallen (1807-1888). In 1836, Wallen dedicated his book, ''The History and Antiquities of the Round Church at Little Maplestead'', to the Rev. William Sowerby, “with sentiments of respect and esteem”. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Sowerby
Leo Salkeld Sowerby (1 May 1895 – 7 July 1968) was an American composer and church musician. He won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1946 and was often called the “Dean of American church music” in the early to mid 20th century. Biography Leo Sowerby, son of Florence Gertrude Salkeld and John Sowerby, was born on 1 May 1895, in Grand Rapids, Michigan,United States Federal Census, Grand Rapids ward 4, Kent, Michigan; roll 722; page 15A; enumeration district: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1240722. where he began to compose at the age of 10. His interest in the organ began at the age of 15, and he was self-taught at the instrument. He studied composition with Arthur Olaf Andersen at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago.Harold Gleason, "Leo Sowerby". American Organ Music (LP Record). Catharine Crozier, organ. Rochester, New York: Kendall Recording Corporation. KRC-LP 2555. Early recognition came when his Violin Concerto was premiered in 1913 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.Rona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Githa Sowerby
Katherine Githa Sowerby (6 October 1876 – 30 June 1970), also known under her pen name K. G. Sowerby, was an English playwright, children's writer, and member of the Fabian Society. A feminist, she was well-known during the early twentieth century for her 1912 hit play '' Rutherford & Son'', but lapsed into obscurity in later decades.Barbara Hodgson"Author Is Brought Back to Life" ''The Journal'', 17 September 2009. ''Rutherford & Son'' was first revived in 1980, and since then there have been several productions, including one at the Royal National Theatre in 1994 and, most recently, by Sheffield Theatres. A biography of Sowerby by Pat Riley, ''Looking for Githa'', appeared in 2009, with a revised edition in 2019. In addition to several plays, Sowerby wrote books of poetry and short stories for children, illustrated by her sister Millicent Sowerby. Her papers and memorabilia are in the collections at the Tyne and Wear Archives. Life and career Sowerby was born in 1876 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Sowerby
Fred Sowerby (''Frederick Oliver Newgent Sowerby;'' born December 11, 1948) is a track and field athlete from Antigua and Barbuda, known primarily for running the 400 metres. Biography At the 1976 Summer Olympics, he was eliminated by finishing seventh in the quarterfinals while running more than two seconds slower than his personal best of 45.6, set earlier that year. He also anchored his team, finishing last in their qualifying round. Sowerby still holds the Antiguan and Barbudan national records in the 400 metres, and 400 metres hurdles. Sowerby became the first ever flag bearer for Antigua and Barbuda when he carried the flag in the 1976 opening ceremony. Sowerby is also a three-time champion in the now defunct 600 yard dash at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Sowerby is a 1973 graduate of Murray State University, where he was elected to the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. Sowerby, had a successful career as head track and field coach of Delaware State Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Sowerby Macaulay
Francis Sowerby Macaulay FRS (11 February 1862, Witney – 9 February 1937, Cambridge) was an English mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic geometry. He is known for his 1916 book ''The Algebraic Theory of Modular Systems'' (an old term for ideals), which greatly influenced the later course of commutative algebra. Cohen–Macaulay rings, Macaulay duality, the Macaulay resultant and the Macaulay and Macaulay2 computer algebra systems are named for Macaulay. Macaulay was educated at Kingswood School and graduated with distinction from St John's College, Cambridge. He taught the top mathematics class in St Paul's School in London from 1885 to 1911. His students included J. E. Littlewood and G. N. Watson. In 1928 Macaulay was elected Fellow of the Royal Society Fellowship of the Royal Society (FRS, ForMemRS and HonFRS) is an award granted by the judges of the Royal Society of London to individuals who have made a "substantial contribution to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sowerby (politician)
William J. Sowerby (born September 16, 1956) is an American politician from Michigan. Sowerby is a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 31. Early life On September 16, 1956, Sowerby was born. Sowerby grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Education In 1978, Sowerby earned a BA degree from Wayne State University. Career Sowerby was an automotive sales representative. On November 8, 2016, Sowerby won the election and became a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Sowerby defeated Lisa Valerio-Nowc and Mike Saliba with 56.16% of the votes. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Sowerby won the election and continued serving District 31 A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa .... Sowerby defeated Lisa Valerio-Nowc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Sowerby (MP)
John Sowerby ( fl. 1391-1411), of Appleby-in-Westmorland and Carlisle, Cumbria, was an English lawyer and Member of Parliament. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for in 1391, January 1397 and 1411, and for Carlisle Carlisle ( , ; from xcb, Caer Luel) is a city that lies within the Northern England, Northern English county of Cumbria, south of the Anglo-Scottish border, Scottish border at the confluence of the rivers River Eden, Cumbria, Eden, River C ... in 1402..http://historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1386-1421/member/sowerby-john References 14th-century births 15th-century deaths 14th-century English people 15th-century English people 14th-century English lawyers 15th-century English lawyers People from Appleby-in-Westmorland People from Carlisle, Cumbria Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) {{England-pre1707-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John George Sowerby
John George Sowerby (1849–1914) was an English painter and illustrator from Gateshead, and director of Ellison Glass Works, the Sowerby family business, which during the 1880s was the largest producer of pressed glass in the world. The grandson of naturalist James Sowerby, his paintings were exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts, and his children's book illustrations were generally well received. Sowerby's landscapes and floral paintings, while not numerous, were described as showing "a genuine Pre-Raphaelite intensity of vision". He brought designs inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement into Ellison Glassworks. He collaborated with the painter H. H. Emmerson on the 1880 children's book ''Afternoon Tea'', which was generally praised by book reviewers but generated some controversy: artist Kate Greenaway and her supporters viewed it as an inferior imitation of her 1879 picture book ''Under the Window'': a commercial success that inspired a wave of similar books. Sow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur De Carle Sowerby
Arthur de Carle Sowerby (8 July 1885 – 16 August 1954; ) was a British naturalist, explorer, writer, and publisher in China. His father was Arthur Sowerby (15 October 1857 – 27 June 1934; ). Background Arthur Sowerby was the son of a Christian missionary in China, the Reverend Arthur Sowerby, and Louisa Clayton. He was also the great-great-grandson of James Sowerby the botanist and founder of the Geological Society. From 1881, Arthur's parents were based at the Baptist Missionary Society mission station in Shanxi. The Sowerby family was on furlough in England at the time of the 1900 Boxer Rebellion during which many of their friends and colleagues at their Shanxi mission station were massacred. Education Sowerby attended Bristol University studying for a BSc in Science but dropped out and returned to China where he was appointed lecturer and curator of the Anglo-Chinese College in Tientsin. Expeditions Sowerby joined the Duke of Bedford’s 1906 Mission to collect zoologic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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