|
Sam Black
Samuel Black (1780–1840) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer. Samuel or Sam Black may also refer to: * Samuel Black (state representative) (1827–1916), Republican politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin *Samuel Charles Black (1869–1921), fifth president of Washington & Jefferson College * Samuel W. Black (1816–1862), governor of the Nebraska Territory * Samuel Luccock Black (1859–1929), Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Ohio * Sam Black (artist) (1913–1997), British-Canadian artist * Sam Black (cricketer) (born 1947), cricketer for Middlesex * Sam Black (public relations) (1915–1999), British public relations professor * Sam Black (singer) (born 1990), contestant on series fourteen of ''The X Factor'' *Sammy Black (1905–1977), Scottish footballer who played for Plymouth Argyle * Reverend Sam Black (1813–1899), Methodist circuit rider from the U.S. state of West Virginia *Sam Black, a character in '' Misfits and Magic'' See also *Sammy Turner Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Black
Samuel Black (May 3, 1780 – February 8, 1841) was a Scottish fur trader and explorer, a clerk in the New North Nest Company (XYC) and Wintering Partner in the North West Company (NWC), and later clerk, chief trader, and chief factor in the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) for the Columbia District. In 1824, he explored the Finlay River and its tributaries in present-day north-central British Columbia, Canada, including the Muskwa, Omineca and Stikine for the HBC. His journals were published by the Hudson's Bay Record Society in 1955. Early life and career Black was born in Tyrie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the oldest and only son to John Black, from the parish on Tyrie, and Mary Leith, from the parish of Bodichell. Black also had two sisters, Ann and Mary. His baptism was witnessed by George Leith and Janet Black. It is noted in the baptism record that Black was "illegitimate," though, on June 24, 1781, John Black and Mary Leith are noted in the parish marriage records in Pitsligo as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Black (state Representative)
Samuel Black was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography Black was born on July 4, 1827, in what was then part of Sangamon County, Illinois. During the American Civil War, he was a captain with the 85th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment the Union Army. Operations he took part in include the Confederate Heartland Offensive. After resigning from the Army as a result of ill health, Black began farming in Dunn County, Wisconsin. He died on February 18, 1916. Political career Black was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session. Other positions he held include County Clerk of Dunn County, town chairman (similar to mayor) and justice of the peace. He was a Republican Republican can refer to: Political ideology * An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law. ** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains .... References External links * People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Charles Black
Samuel Charles Black was the fifth President of Washington & Jefferson College, president of Washington & Jefferson College. Black was born on September 6, 1869, at Monticello, Iowa and graduated from Parsons College. He was Washington & Jefferson College on April 18, 1919, and was inaugurated October 22, 1919. By the spring of 1920, the college had the largest enrollment in any one year during its history, increasing from the low point during the World War I years to 368 men freshmen. Black took leave of the college for summer of 1921 to marry. While on a honeymoon tour of List of areas in the United States National Park System, national parks in Colorado, he became sick and died in Denver, Colorado on July 25, 1921. He was buried in Clarinda, Iowa, the home of his parents. Bibliography * References See also * Washington & Jefferson College * President of Washington & Jefferson College 1869 births Presidents of Washington & Jefferson College 1921 deaths Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel W
Samuel ''Šəmūʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Šămūʾēl''; ar, شموئيل or صموئيل '; el, Σαμουήλ ''Samouḗl''; la, Samūēl is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to his role in the Hebrew scriptures, Samuel is mentioned in Jewish rabbinical literature, in the Christian New Testament, and in the second chapter of the Quran (although Islamic texts do not mention him by name). He is also treated in the fifth through seventh books of '' Antiquities of the Jews'', written by the Jewish scholar Josephus in the first century. He is first called "the Seer" in 1 Samuel 9:9. Biblical account Family Samuel's mother was Hannah and his father was Elkanah. Elkanah lived at Ramathaim in the district of Zuph. His geneal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Luccock Black
Samuel Luccock Black (December 22, 1859 – June 18, 1929) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Ohio who served as 32nd Mayor of Columbus, Ohio for one two-year period and was later a judge. Biography Samuel Luccock Black was born December 22, 1859 in Kimbolton, Guernsey County, Ohio. His parents were William Black and Marie Luccock. He graduated at the public schools of Cambridge, Ohio in 1878, and Ohio Wesleyan University in 1883. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1887. Black moved to Columbus, Ohio immediately after admission to the bar and set up practice with Powell, Owen, Ricketts, and Black. He continued private practice until elected a judge. He first ran for office in 1896 for Probate Judge of Franklin County, but lost to Tod B. Galloway. He ran for Mayor of Columbus and defeated Republican Emmett Tompkins in the spring of 1897. While he was mayor, the Union Station was completed, the municipal electric light plant and West Side le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Black (artist)
Sam Black, (5 June 1913 – 23 April 1997) was a Scottish artist and teacher best known both for the artworks he produced during the Second World War and for his post-war academic career in Canada. Black produced landscapes and architectural subjects in oils and watercolours but also worked in other media including welded metals. Early life Black, whose father had served in the Royal Navy, was born in Ardrossan on the west coast of Scotland. Black graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1936 and then taught art in Scottish schools. World War Two At the start of World War Two Black enlisted in the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was commissioned as an officer. He went on to become a camouflage officer, training soldiers in personal concealment and in the protection of defensive positions. Later in the war he became the first commander of a newly established Camouflage School. After seeing action in France, Belgium and Germany, Black ended the war as a major with several decorat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Black (cricketer)
Christopher James Robert "Sam" Black (born 15 December 1947) is a South African former cricketer who played for Middlesex from 1970 to 1973. Black was initially educated at Michaelhouse before moving to the United Kingdom. He was an outstanding schoolboy cricketer at Stowe School. In 1966, his final year, he made 473 runs at an average of 43.00 and took 45 wickets at 9.95, and was selected to play for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Schools XI against Combined Services at Lord's. In '' Wisdens Public Schools report, E.M. Wellings said Black's "bowling was too fast for most schoolboys and his striking too vigorous for most opposing bowlers". Black played two first-class matches for Middlesex in 1970 as a bowler, but failed to take a wicket. He also played nine matches in the 40-over John Player League, taking eight wickets. His 13 matches in the John Player League in 1971 included an outstanding performance against Surrey Surrey () is a ceremonial and non-metropo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Black (public Relations)
Samuel Black (6 January 1915 – 23 January 1999) was a British public relations manager involved in the founding of the Institute for Public Relations in 1948, and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) in 1955. He wrote eighteen books on the subject of public relations and organised over 200 exhibitions all over the world showcasing the British industry. This work in exhibitions gained him an MBE in 1969 for Services to Export. Early life Sam Black was born on 6 January 1915; his father was Lionel Black, and his mother was Sophia (''née'' Divinskaia). Black attended Dame Alice Owen's School, Angel, Islington, and then went on to study at Northampton Engineering College, graduating as a Fellow of the Spectacle Makers Company (FSMC), UK in 1934. He was an Ophthalmic optician from 1934 until his death. He practised in Northampton from 1934 until he joined the RAMC (1941–1946). He married Muriel C E Snudden in 1939, and they spent their honeymoon on a tande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Black (singer)
'' The X Factor'' is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The fourteenth series began airing on ITV on 2 September 2017, presented by Dermot O'Leary. For the first time in seven years, the judging panel remained the same as the previous series, with Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh returning. This is the first series not to include companion show '' The Xtra Factor'', after it was cancelled in January 2017. Its replacement is a programme called ''Xtra Bites'' presented by Becca Dudley on the ITV Hub. This is also the first series to be sponsored by Just Eat, with the show having been sponsored by TalkTalk since 2009, as well as the second time the show has premiered in September, rather than August, since the first series in 2004. Rak-Su won the competition on 3 December 2017 and they became the second group to win the competition and Simon Cowell became the winning mentor for the fourth time. Judges and pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammy Black
Samuel Black ISM (18 October 1905 – 1977) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left. Often regarded as the greatest player to have represented Plymouth Argyle,Plymouth Argyle 101 Golden Greats, Andy Riddle he is the club's all-time record scorer with 182 goals. His career began in his native Scotland with Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, where he was spotted by Bob Jack. He moved to Devon in 1924 and became an instant favourite with the club's supporters. His goalscoring ability made him stand out from other wingers and his partnership with inside left Jack Leslie became legendary, as the club challenged for promotion to the First Division during the 1930s. Nicknamed ''The Mighty Atom'', Black was known to play with a cigarette stub tucked behind his ear."Sammy Black" Greens on Screen. Retrieved 6 Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reverend Sam Black
Reverend Samuel Black (March 3, 1813 – July 13, 1899) was a Methodist circuit riding preacher from Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Largely based in Greenbrier County, the Reverend also preached through the counties of Kanawha, Braxton, Webster, Nicholas, Fayette, Jackson, and Clay. One of 16 founding members of the West Virginia Methodist Conference, Reverend Black was ordained as a deacon in 1844 and continued to preach until near his death. The community of Sam Black Church, West Virginia Sam Black Church is an unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It is located at the intersection of Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 60 on the Midland Trail, a National Scenic Byway. The community is named for the ... along with its centerpiece, the Sam Black Methodist Church were named after the influential preacher shortly after his death. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Black, Samuel 1813 births 1899 deaths People from Greenbrier County, West Virgini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misfits And Magic
''Misfits and Magic'' is the tenth season of '' Dimension 20'', an actual play tabletop role-playing game show. It was aired from June 30, 2021 to July 21, 2021 on Dropout with two specials released in December 2021 and August 2022. Inspired by ''Harry Potter'', the show features Aabria Iyengar as the game master and Erika Ishii, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Danielle Radford, and Lou Wilson as Americans who are invited to a Hogwarts-like school to study magic. However, the show also deviates from and criticizes the source material for perceived bigotry, making modifications to some aspects of the material and highlighting the absurdity in other aspects. In addition, ''Misfits and Magic'' sought to rebut ''Harry Potter'' lack of diversity in its central casting, making its own cast and characters majority-black. The season was reviewed favorably. Cast and characters * Aabria Iyengar as the game master * Erika Ishii as Karen Keiko Tanaka, a.k.a. XxBrokenDreamxX, who goes by "D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
