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Thackeray (surname)
Thackeray ( ) is an English surname, most notably borne by William Makepeace Thackeray (1811−1863), British novelist, author and illustrator. Other notable people with this surname include the following: Thackeray family of India *Thackeray family, an Indian political family **Aaditya Thackeray (born 1990), Indian politician **Bal Thackeray (1926−2012), Indian politician **Prabodhankar Thackeray, penname of Keshav Sitaram Thackeray (1885–1973), Indian social reformer **Raj Thackeray (born 1968), Indian politician **Rashmi Thackeray, Indian journalist **Uddhav Thackeray (born 1960), Indian politician Other people with the name *A. David Thackeray (1910–1978), astronomer, after whom Thackeray's Globules in the IC 2944 nebula are named *Andy Thackeray (born 1968), English footballer *Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie (1837–1919), English writer, the eldest daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray *Anthony Thackeray (born 1986), English rugby league footballer *David Thackeray (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray (; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was a British novelist, author and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1848 novel '' Vanity Fair'', a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel ''The Luck of Barry Lyndon'', which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick. Biography Thackeray, an only child, was born in Calcutta, British India, where his father, Richmond Thackeray (1 September 1781 – 13 September 1815), was secretary to the Board of Revenue in the East India Company. His mother, Anne Becher (1792–1864), was the second daughter of Harriet Becher and John Harman Becher, who was also a secretary (writer) for the East India Company. His father was a grandson of Thomas Thackeray (1693–1760), headmaster of Harrow School."THACKE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Rennell Thackeray
General Frederick Rennell Thackeray (1775 – 19 September 1860) was a senior British Army officer. Early life Thackeray was born in Windsor, Berkshire, a younger son of physician Dr Frederick Thackeray, and a grandson of Thomas Thackeray, headmaster of Harrow School. His first cousin once removed was the writer William Makepeace Thackeray. Military career He entered the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich and became a second lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in 1793 but transferred to the Royal Engineers the following year. He served from 1793 at Gibraltar, where he was promoted first lieutenant in 1796, and then transferred to the West Indies in 1797. He took part, on 20 August 1799, in the capture of Surinam under Sir Thomas Trigge. In 1801 he was aide-de-camp to Trigge at the capture of the Swedish West India island of St. Bartholomew, the Dutch island of St. Martin and the Danish islands of St. Thomas and St. John. In 1807, now a captain, he was sent to Sicily, from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thackray
Thackray is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: *Arnold Thackray (born 1939), science historian, founding president of the Chemical Heritage Foundation *Charles Thackray (1877–1934), an English pharmacist and manufacturer of surgical instruments **Thackray Museum of Medicine, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England *Emma-Jean Thackray, British bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, DJ and producer * Gail Thackray (born 1964), British-born model, actress, adult-magazine publisher * Jake Thackray (1938–2002), English singer-songwriter, poet and journalist * Jamie Thackray, English rugby league footballer * Jane Thackray, basketball player * Jerry Thackray (born 1961), British music journalist and musician, who performs as Everett True * Kris Thackray (born 1988), English professional footballer Given name: * John Thackray Bunce (1828–1899), British journalist and author See also * Thackery (other) * Thackeray (other) * Thac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Thackeray
''To Sir, with Love'' is a 1967 British drama film that deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. It stars Sidney Poitier and features Christian Roberts Christian Roberts (born 22 October 1979) is a Welsh former professional footballer. He was most notable for his four-year spell at Swindon Town, which was disrupted by various injuries and misfortunes. In addition to Swindon, his career saw him ..., Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall and singer Lulu making her film debut. James Clavell directed from his own screenplay, which was based on E. R. Braithwaite's 1959 autobiographical novel To Sir, With Love (novel), of the same name. The film's title song "To Sir with Love (song), To Sir with Love", sung by Lulu, peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the United States for five weeks in the autumn of 1967 and ultimately was the best-selling single in the United States of that year. The movie ranked number 27 on ''Entertainment W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
