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Thomas Skinner (died C
Thomas or Tom Skinner may refer to: Politicians * Thomas Skinner (died c. 1411), MP for Shrewsbury *Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor of London, 1596), clothworker, Alderman, and Lord Mayor of London *Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor of London, 1794), Lord Mayor of London *Thomas Gregory Skinner (1842–1907), US Representative from North Carolina Other people *Thomas Skinner (historical writer) or Skynner (c. 1629–1679), Colchester physician and historical writer *Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, born 1759) (1759–1818), military engineer *Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, died 1843) (c. 1800–1843), soldier and author *Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, born 1804) (1804–1877), commissioner of public works in Ceylon *Thomas Skinner (etcher) (1819–1881), English etcher, inventor, and amateur oil-painter *Thomas Skiner (governor), Hudson's Bay Company governor (1914–1915) *Tom Skinner (1909–1991), New Zealand trade unionist * Thomas Skinner (sailor) (fl. 1920s), British Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (died C
Thomas or Tom Skinner may refer to: Politicians * Thomas Skinner (died c. 1411), MP for Shrewsbury *Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor of London, 1596), clothworker, Alderman, and Lord Mayor of London *Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor of London, 1794), Lord Mayor of London *Thomas Gregory Skinner (1842–1907), US Representative from North Carolina Other people *Thomas Skinner (historical writer) or Skynner (c. 1629–1679), Colchester physician and historical writer *Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, born 1759) (1759–1818), military engineer *Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, died 1843) (c. 1800–1843), soldier and author *Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, born 1804) (1804–1877), commissioner of public works in Ceylon *Thomas Skinner (etcher) (1819–1881), English etcher, inventor, and amateur oil-painter *Thomas Skiner (governor), Hudson's Bay Company governor (1914–1915) *Tom Skinner (1909–1991), New Zealand trade unionist * Thomas Skinner (sailor) (fl. 1920s), British Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrewsbury (UK Parliament Constituency)
Shrewsbury was a parliamentary constituency in England, centred on the town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire. It was founded in 1290 as parliamentary borough, returning two members to the House of Commons of England until 1707, then of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1885. Under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, its representation was reduced to one Member of Parliament (MP). The parliamentary borough was abolished at with effect from the 1918 general election, and the name transferred to a new county constituency. The constituency was renamed Shrewsbury and Atcham, but continued with the exact same boundaries as had been in effect from 1974-1983. Famous MPs have included Sir Philip Sidney in 1581, Robert Clive (known as 'Clive of India') from 1761 to his death in 1774, and Benjamin Disraeli (later Prime Minister) in 1841–47. Boundaries 1918–1950: The Borough of Shrewsbury, and the Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor Of London, 1596)
Thomas Skinner (died 30 December 1596) was a master of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers and a London Alderman. He was elected Sheriff in 1587 and Lord Mayor of London in 1596. He gave to several hospitals in and about London. Early life Skinner was the son of John Skinner, of Saffron Waldron, and married Blanche, daughter of William Watson, merchant to Queen Elizabeth I. Public service In 1588, Skinner was Sheriff, conjointly with John Catcher, and succeeded Catcher in the Aldermanry of Cripplegate when Catcher was discharged due to financial difficulties. Skinner removed from Bishopsgate, where he had been elected on 28 September 1584 as Master of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers. In November or December 1588, Alderman Skinner was detained in custody for disobedience to an Order of the Queen-in-Council, and was suspected to be one of those that upon retirement out of the City of London, or some other cause, refused to contribute what was allotted him towards Her Maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor Of London, 1794)
Thomas or Tom Skinner may refer to: Politicians * Thomas Skinner (died c. 1411), MP for Shrewsbury *Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor of London, 1596), clothworker, Alderman, and Lord Mayor of London * Thomas Skinner (Lord Mayor of London, 1794), Lord Mayor of London *Thomas Gregory Skinner (1842–1907), US Representative from North Carolina Other people * Thomas Skinner (historical writer) or Skynner (c. 1629–1679), Colchester physician and historical writer * Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, born 1759) (1759–1818), military engineer * Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, died 1843) (c. 1800–1843), soldier and author * Thomas Skinner (British Army officer, born 1804) (1804–1877), commissioner of public works in Ceylon * Thomas Skinner (etcher) (1819–1881), English etcher, inventor, and amateur oil-painter * Thomas Skiner (governor), Hudson's Bay Company governor (1914–1915) *Tom Skinner (1909–1991), New Zealand trade unionist * Thomas Skinner (sailor) (fl. 1920s), Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Gregory Skinner
Thomas Gregory Skinner (January 22, 1842 – December 22, 1907) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, brother of Harry Skinner. Life and career Born near Hertford, North Carolina, Skinner attended private schools, Friends Academy, Belvidere, North Carolina, Horners Military School, Oxford, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He entered the Confederate States Army in May 1861 and served with the First Regiment, North Carolina Volunteers, until the close of the Civil War, attaining the rank of lieutenant. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1868, and commenced practice in Hertford, North Carolina. Skinner was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-eighth Congress on November 20, 1883, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter F. Pool. He was reelected to the Forty-ninth Congress and served from November 20, 1883, to March 3, 1887. Skinner was again elected to the Fifty-first Congress (March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891) bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (historical Writer)
Thomas Skinner (1629? – 1679) was a Colchester physician and historical writer. Biography Skinner was probably the son of Nicholas Skinner, who was educated at Bishops Stortford and was admitted sizar of St. John's College, Cambridge St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort. In constitutional terms, the college is a charitable corporation established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. The ..., on 29 May 1646, at the age of sixteen. He proceeded doctor of medicine from St. John's College, Oxford, on 17 July 1672, and is described as sometime of Cambridge University. Skinner practised at Colchester, and is stated to have been "physician to eorge MonckDuke of Albemarle, when residing at New Hall in Essex", He was buried at St. Mary's, Colchester, on 8 August 1679. Bibliography Skinner was the author of: # ''Elenchi Motuum Nuperorum in Anglia pars tertia, sive Motus Compositi'', 8vo, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (British Army Officer, Born 1759)
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Skinner (1759 – 6 February 1818) was a British military engineer born in England at Berwick-upon-Tweed. He died at Le Havre, France. Life Skinner was born to Thomas and Hester Skinner in Berwick upon Tweed. His grandfather was Lt. Col. William Skinner who was the Chief Engineer in Scotland, Gibraltar and Great Britain. Skinner came to Newfoundland in 1790 as chief engineer and spent 13 years working on fortifications and other military matters. War with France, starting in 1793, depleted the St John's garrison as they occupied the islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. He recruited four companies, called the Royal Newfoundland Volunteers, to bolster the defence of St John's. Skinner later recruited and took command of the Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment which was disbanded with the peace of 1802. In 1803, he left Newfoundland and retired a few years later. He must be recognized as having strengthened defences in Newfoundland under diffic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (British Army Officer, Died 1843)
Thomas Skinner (1800? – 1843), was a British soldier and author. He commanded the 31st Foot in the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1842 and 1843. While there he was made a C.B. and brevet lieutenant-colonel. In 1832 he had published ''Excursions in India'' and four years later ''Adventures during a Journey Overland to India''. Life Born about 1800, he was son of Lieutenant-general John Skinner. He entered the army on 25 January 1816 as an ensign in the 16th Foot; he became lieutenant on 6 August 1819, captain on 9 October 1823, and exchanged into the 31st Foot on 25 March 1824. Skinner went with his regiment to India shortly before 1826, and was stationed at Hardwar, in the North-West provinces, near the foot of the Himalayas. He made expeditions into little-known mountainous districts, and wrote up his explorations in ''Excursions in India'' (London, 1832). After returning home on leave, he went back to India in 1833 by the overland route through Egypt, Syria, and Palestine. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (British Army Officer, Born 1804)
Major Thomas Bridges Boucher Skinner (22 May 1804 – 24 July 1877) was a British Army officer and engineer. He was a prominent road builder in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). Career Skinner was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, on 22 May 1804, to William Thomas Skinner, a lieutenant-colonel in the Royal Artillery, and his second wife Mary, daughter of Dr Monier of the Royal Artillery.Carlyle, E. I.; Jones, M. G. M., rev. "Skinner, Thomas Bridges Boucher (1804–1877)". ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'' (2004 ed.). Oxford University Press. . In 1811, he moved to England with his father and studied in Shaftesbury, Dorsetshire. Dissatisfied with education, he went to Ceylon in 1819 to visit his father who was stationed in Trincomalee. There he was commissioned in Ceylon Rifle Regiment as a second lieutenant. His first job was to carry a platoon of soldiers from Trincomalee to Colombo, shortly after the 1818 rebellion that was not completely suppressed yet. Soon af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skinner (etcher)
Thomas Skinner (16 June 1819 – 6 December 1881) was an etcher, inventor and amateur oil-painter in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. During the 1840s he invented a method by which the mass production of etched designs on steel blades could be facilitated by means of paper transfers. The British and American patents brought him a good income, but he devoted his life to developing the method. After he was widowed he was killed by arsenic poisoning at the hands of his housekeeper Kate Dover. Background Thomas Skinner's father was etcher and cutler Thomas Skinner senior, who worked for Joseph Rodgers & Sons of Sheffield. Thomas junior was born in Sheffield on 16 June 1819. By 1841 at the age of 22 he was an ornamenter, living in Carver Street, Sheffield, with his widowed mother Mary who kept a lodging house. He had three sisters: Ann, Matilda (born ca. 1820) and Eliza (born ca. 1830). Skinner's wife was Melinda or Mellind Mills, also known as Mellond (1821–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Skiner (governor)
Thomas may refer to: People * List of people with given name Thomas * Thomas (name) * Thomas (surname) * Saint Thomas (other) * Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church * Thomas the Apostle * Thomas (bishop of the East Angles) (fl. 640s–650s), medieval Bishop of the East Angles * Thomas (Archdeacon of Barnstaple) (fl. 1203), Archdeacon of Barnstaple * Thomas, Count of Perche (1195–1217), Count of Perche * Thomas (bishop of Finland) (1248), first known Bishop of Finland * Thomas, Earl of Mar (1330–1377), 14th-century Earl, Aberdeen, Scotland Geography Places in the United States * Thomas, Illinois * Thomas, Indiana * Thomas, Oklahoma * Thomas, Oregon * Thomas, South Dakota * Thomas, Virginia * Thomas, Washington * Thomas, West Virginia * Thomas County (other) * Thomas Township (other) Elsewhere * Thomas Glacier (Greenland) Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Thomas'' (Burton novel) 1969 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Skinner
Sir Thomas Edward Skinner (18 April 1909 – 11 November 1991) was a New Zealand politician and Trades Union leader. Sir Tom served as President of the Auckland Trades Council from 1954 to 1976, and President of the New Zealand Federation of Labour from 1959 until 1979. Skinner was known as a conciliatory and accommodating political leader, and in the 1970s he was seen as the voice of unionism in New Zealand. He served on several international union forums, including a spell as a member of the body controlling the International Labour Organization. He was instrumental in founding the Shipping Corporation of New Zealand, and was knighted in 1976. Early life Skinner was born in Mangaweka in 1909, the third child and eldest son in a family of five. His father was a South African-born plumber (also Thomas Edward Skinner); his mother was Australian-born Alice (''née'' Chalk). The family moved to Auckland when Skinner was five, and he attended Bayfield school in Herne Bay. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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