|
Stretch (surname)
Stretch is the surname of: * Bill Stretch (born 1935), Australian former politician *Billy Stretch (born 1996), Australian rules footballer * C.J. Stretch (born 1989), American ice hockey player *Charles Lennox Stretch (1797–1882), South African politician *Gary Stretch (born 1965), English actor, former boxer and former model *Jack Stretch (1855–1919), Australian Anglican bishop *Joe Stretch (born 1982), English writer *John Stretch (other) *Peter Stretch (1670–1746), American clockmaker *Richard Stretch (1952–2014), South African cricketer *Rudy Stretch Rudy "RJ" Stretch (born September 21, 1999) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Portland Pilots. Career Stretch was part of the Seattle Sounders FC academy, and appeared for their USL affiliate side Seattle Sounders FC 2 ... (born 1999), American soccer player * Steven Stretch (born 1964), former Australian rules footballer * Thomas Stretch (1697–1765), American clockmaker, son of Pet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Stretch
William Noel Stretch (born 17 March 1935) is a former Australian politician. He was born in Ballarat and arrived in Western Australia in 1954. He farmed at Mobrup before entering politics. In 1983 he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as a Liberal member for Lower Central Province; following the reconstitution of the Council in 1989 he was one of the members for South West The points of the compass are a set of horizontal, radially arrayed compass directions (or azimuths) used in navigation and cartography. A compass rose is primarily composed of four cardinal directions—north, east, south, and west—each sepa .... From March to December 1986 he served as Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Conservation and Land Management, and from 1989 to 1992 he was Secretary to the Shadow Cabinet. He was Deputy Chairman of Committees from 1993 to 2001. Stretch retired from politics in 2005. References 1935 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Stretch
Billy Stretch (born 8 September 1996) is a former professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A midfielder, Stretch plays predominantly on the wing. Stretch was recognised as a talented footballer from a young age when he represented and captained South Australia at under 14 level, and continued to represent the state until under 18 level. His accolades as a junior include six best and fairest awards, a league best player award, national representation and All-Australian selection. His father, Steven Stretch, is a former player for the Melbourne Football Club and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medallist, which saw Billy recruited by the Melbourne Football Club under the father–son rule in the 2014 AFL draft and he made his AFL debut during the 2015 season. Early life Stretch was born to Steven and Leona Stretch in Melbourne, Victoria before moving to Adelaide, South Australia at five years of age. His fathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Lennox Stretch
Charles Lennox Stretch MLC (6 May 1797 – 13 October 1882), known locally as "Xolilizwe" ("peacemaker"), was a humanitarian, philanthropist, and a prominent member of the Parliament of the Cape of Good Hope. Early life Stretch was born in Bristol, England, in an old Irish family. He joined the army and was sent to southern Africa in 1818 as a captain in the 38th regiment. He was soon joined here by his brother and three sisters, who also settled in the Cape. In 1819 he served in the defense of Grahamstown before taking work as engineer and Governor Land Surveyor for Graaff-Reinet in 1823. With Andrew Geddes Bain, he helped to build the Oudeberg Pass in 1829 and the Van Ryneveld's Pass road in 1832. In 1820 he married a local Cape-born woman, Anna Hart. The couple had a child, James St Ledger Stretch, who died shortly after birth, and the couple had no further children. Frontier years (1834–1854) Stretch served in the 6th frontier war (1834–35). He was also influential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Stretch
Gary Stretch (born 4 November 1965) is a British actor, model, and former boxing champion. During his boxing career, Stretch won 29 of his 31 fights, 20 of those by KO. He became the WBC International Super Welterweight Champion. In his modelling career, Stretch modelled for high-end brands including Calvin Klein and Versace. During his acting career, he starred in such films as '' The Heavy'' (directed by Marcus Warren) and ''Alexander'' (directed by Oliver Stone). He was also cast in the Shane Meadows’ film '' Dead Man’s Shoes'' as the psychopathic gangster Sonny for which role he was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Early life Stretch was born in 1965 and brought up in the Haresfinch area of St Helens, Lancashire. His father was a plumber. He attended the town's Cowley High School. Career Boxing A southpaw fighter, Stretch boxed most of his career as a light-middleweight, rising to become British champion in that division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Stretch
John Francis Stretch (28 January 1855 – 19 April 1919) was an Australian Anglican bishop. Early life Stretch was born in Geelong, Victoria, the son of Reverend John Cliffe Theodore Stretch and his wife Frances (née Heath). He was educated at Geelong Church of England Grammar School. On 2 July 1872, he was the first student to enrol in Trinity College, Melbourne, which was the first residential college of the University of Melbourne. He graduated BA in 1874 and LLB in 1887. Religious life Ordained in 1878, he began his ordained ministry as a curate in Geelong. In 1892, Stretch became vicar of St Andrew's Church, Brighton, Melbourne having previously served as incumbent of Holy Trinity Church in Maldon and St Mark's Church in Fitzroy. He was appointed to be Dean of Ballarat in 1894. Stretch was consecrated as a bishop in 1895 as the first co-adjutor bishop for the Brisbane diocese. He was the first Australian to become an Anglican bishop in Australia. His consecration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Stretch
Joe Stretch (born 7 January 1982) is an English writer and singer. His first novel, ''Friction'', was published by Vintage Books at Random House in 2008. His second novel, ''Wildlife'', was published in 2009. His visceral, savage writing style has led to comparisons with French novelist Michel Houellebecq. His third book, ''The Adult'', was released in August 2012. It won the Somerset Maugham Award and was shortlisted for the Portico Prize. In his review of ''Wildlife'' in ''The Independent'', Lee Rourke describes the book as "a serious meditation on technology and individualism." In 2010 Stretch wrote the first ever Choose Your Own Adventure audio novel to appear on Spotify. It was read by the actress Anna Friel and marked the release of the debut album by the band Hurts. Stretch grew up in Burton-in-Kendal. He studied politics at Manchester University and sings in the band (we are) Performance. The other members of the band are Laura Marsden on guitar, Joe Cross on drums. Hil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Stretch (other)
John Stretch may refer to: * Jack Stretch, bishop * John Stretch (MP) for Devon (UK Parliament constituency) Devon was a parliamentary constituency covering the county of Devon in England. It was represented by two Knights of the Shire, in the House of Commons of England until 1707, then of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and fin ... * John Stretch (badminton) {{hndis, Stretch, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Stretch
Peter Stretch (October 14, 1670 – September 11, 1746) was among the most prominent early American clockmakers and among the first makers of scientific instruments in America. Family He was born on October 14, 1670, at Leek, Staffordshire, England. Like many English clockmakers, he belonged to the Society of Friends, also called Quakers. The earliest known clockmakers in Leek came from the Stretch Quaker family. Samuel Stretch, his uncle, was making lantern clocks in Leek in 1670. Peter Stretch acquired an intimate knowledge of the art from some of the finest clockmakers in England — Thomas Tompion, George Graham, and Daniel Quare. He married Margery Hall (May 25, 1688 – July 27, 1746) at Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Chesterfield, Derby, England on May 18, 1693. Emigration to America Along with their three sons, Daniel (1694–1735), Thomas Stretch, Thomas (1697–October 17, 1765) and William (1701–1748), and daughter Elizabeth (1699–1759), they emigrated to America in 17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Stretch
Richard Stretch (26 November 1952 – 27 October 2014) was a South African cricketer. He played fourteen first-class matches for Border Borders are usually defined as geographical boundaries, imposed either by features such as oceans and terrain, or by political entities such as governments, sovereign states, federated states, and other subnational entities. Political borders c ... between 1979 and 1982. References External links * 1952 births 2014 deaths South African cricketers Border cricketers People from Graaff-Reinet Cricketers from the Eastern Cape {{SouthAfrica-cricket-bio-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudy Stretch
Rudy "RJ" Stretch (born September 21, 1999) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Portland Pilots. Career Stretch was part of the Seattle Sounders FC academy, and appeared for their USL affiliate side Seattle Sounders FC 2 during their 2018 season. Stretch has committed to joining the college soccer program at the University of Portland later in 2018. References External links Rudy Stretchat U.S. Soccer Development Academy The U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA) was an American soccer league. Formed in 2007, the league features youth academies and youth clubs from various organizations, including Major League Soccer and the United Soccer League. The DA's mission ... (Seattle Sounders FC) * 1999 births Living people American men's soccer players Tacoma Defiance players Men's association football midfielders Soccer players from Washington (state) USL Championship players Sportspeople from Spokane, Washington Portland Pilots men's soccer pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Stretch
Steven Stretch (born 5 January 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL and West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). A wingman, Stretch won the 1987 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy for the Demon's best and fairest player. Stretch also played in 13 finals for the Demons including the 1988 VFL Grand Final. In 1994 he was traded to Fitzroy in the pre-season draft and played his final two seasons at the club. Steven's son Billy played for the Demons after being drafted in 2014 under the father-son rule. Playing statistics : , - style="background-color: #EAEAEA" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center" , 1986 , style="text-align:center;", , 18 , , 18 , , 4 , , 6 , , 191 , , 64 , , 255 , , 64 , , , , 0.2 , , 0.3 , , 10.6 , , 3.6 , , 14.2 , , 3.6 , , , - ! scope="row" style="text-align:center" , 1987 , style="text-align:center;", , 18 , , 24 , , 9 , , 7 , , 345 , , 95 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
