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Tom Clayton
Thomas Clayton (1777–1854) was an American lawyer and politician. Thomas Clayton may also refer to: *Thomas Clayton (composer) (1673–1725), English musician and opera composer * Thomas Clayton (physician) (c. 1612–1693), MP for Oxford University *Thomas Clayton (American football) (born 1984), American football running back * Tom Clayton (jockey) (1882–1909), Australian jockey * Tom Clayton (footballer) (born 2000), English footballer *Thomas J. Clayton Thomas Jefferson Clayton (July 20, 1826 – January 30, 1900) was an American lawyer from Pennsylvania who served as the first elected President Judge of the Thirty-Second Judicial District of Pennsylvania from 1874 to 1900. Clayton was an autho ... (1826–1900), President Judge of the Thirty-Second Judicial District of Pennsylvania See also * {{hndis, Clayton, Thomas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Clayton
Thomas Clayton (July 1777 – August 21, 1854) was an American lawyer and politician from Dover in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party and later the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. He served in the Delaware General Assembly, as Attorney General of Delaware, as Secretary of State of Delaware, as Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, as U.S. Representative from Delaware, and as U.S. Senator from Delaware. In 1846 he was one of two members of the United States Senate to vote against declaring war on Mexico. Early life and family Clayton was born at Massey in Kent County, Maryland, son of the former Governor of Delaware, Dr. Joshua Clayton, and Rachael McCleary Clayton. It is said he was born while his mother was fleeing invading British troops on the way from their Elk River landing to the Battle of Brandywine. While the Clayton's were natives of Kent County, Delaware, Rachael McCleary was the niece and adopted daughter of Richard Bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Clayton (composer)
Thomas Clayton (16731725) was an English violinist and composer, and a member of The King's Musick at the court of William III. His is said to be the first to acclimatise legitimate opera in England. Life His father was William Clayton. He studied in Italy, from about 1702 to about 1704, bringing with him (as was said at the time) a considerable quantity of Italian songs which he had collected abroad. These he set to an adaptation by Peter Anthony Motteux of a drama by Stonzani, which had been performed at Bologna in 1677, and at Venice in 1678. In association with Nicola Haym and Charles Dieupart, Clayton entered upon a series of opera performances at Drury Lane Theatre — the first venture of the kind in the annals of the English stage. The first season began on Tuesday, 16 Jan. 1705, with ''Arsinoe, Queen of Cyprus'', the work which Clayton had vamped up from his Italian gleanings. It was announced as 'a new opera, after the Italian manner, all sung,' with recitatives ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Clayton (physician)
Sir Thomas Clayton (c 1612 – 4 October 1693), known in his father's lifetime as Thomas Clayton the Younger, was an English physician and professor of medicine who sat in the House of Commons in 1660. Clayton was the son of Thomas Clayton MD of Oxford, the last Principal of Broadgates Hall and the first Master of Pembroke College. He matriculated there on 25 May 1627, aged fifteen, and was graduated BA on 22 January 1629, MA on 17 October 1631. He was of Gray's Inn in 1633. Further awards from Oxford were B.Med. on 18 July 1635 and D.Med. on 19 June 1639. He was Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford from 1647 to 1665, succeeding his father. In 1660, Clayton was elected one of the two Members of Parliament for Oxford University in the Convention Parliament. He was knighted on 27 March 1661. From 1661 to 1693 he was warden of Merton College, Oxford Merton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is one of the Colleges of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Clayton (American Football)
Thomas Clayton (born April 26, 1984) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He last played college football at Kansas State. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. Early years Clayton was born in Germany on April 26, 1984. Clayton grew up in the Washington DC metropolitan area where he attended Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was a SuperPrep All-American running back. He was named to the USA Today All-USA team and was rated the eighth best running back nationally by Rivals.com and participated in U.S. Army All-American Bowl As a senior, he rushed for more than 2,000 yards. College career Clayton began his college football career at Florida State University as a true freshman in 2002, rushing for 45 yards on 13 attempts. Clayton made his final appearance as a Seminole, playing in the 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Clayton (jockey)
Thomas Clayton (1 December 1882 – 24 March 1909) was an Australian jockey of the early 20th century. Early life Clayton was born in St Leonards, New South Wales, a Sydney harbourside suburb on the north shore, to James Clayton and Alice (''née'' Russell). Career He was indentured to famous Randwick trainer Isaac Earnshaw and rode for him some of the best horses of the time. He was best known for his association with the champion Poseidon and accumulated an impressive record of major wins with this horse. Thanks to Poseidon, Clayton became the first jockey to win the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double in 1906. When Poseidon won the Caulfield Cup for a second time in 1907, Clayton became the first jockey to win consecutive Caulfield Cups. Melbourne and Caulfield Cups Before teaming up with Poseidon, Clayton went close to winning the Cups double with Acrasia in 1904. Acrasia finished second in the Caulfield Cup, but went on to win the Melbourne Cup two weeks later. Courtes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Clayton (footballer)
Thomas Andrew Clayton (born 16 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Swindon Town. Career Prior to his move to Swindon Town, Clayton played within the Liverpool youth system having joined at under-9 level. He joined Swindon Town Swindon Town Football Club is a professional Association football, football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. The team currently competes in , the fourth tier of the English football league system. The club has played home matches at ... in July 2022 and made his professional debut the following month in the 0-0 draw against Salford City. Career statistics References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Clayton, Tom 2000 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Men's association football defenders Swindon Town F.C. players English Football League players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |