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William Parker (actor)
William Parker may refer to: Entertainment * William Parker (musician) (born 1952), American jazz double bassist * William Parker (screenwriter) (1886–1941), American screenwriter * William Parker (Private Practice), character in the series TV ''Private Practice'' * F. William Parker (born 1941), American actor Military * William Parker (privateer) (died 1617), English captain and privateer, and also mayor of Plymouth. * Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, of Harburn (1743–1802), British admiral * Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, of Shenstone (1781–1866), British admiral * William Harwar Parker (1826–1896), United States Navy officer * William Parker (Medal of Honor) (1832–?), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * William Albert Parker, American Civil War Union Navy commander of James River forces Politicians * William Parker (died 1403), Member of Parliament (MP) for London * William Parker (died 1421), MP for Hertfordshire * William Parker (fl.141 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Parker (musician)
William Parker (born January 10, 1952) is an American free jazz double bassist. Beginning in the 1980s, Parker played with Cecil Taylor for over a decade, and he has led the Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra since 1981. ''The Village Voice'' named him "the most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time" and ''DownBeat'' has called him "one of the most adventurous and prolific bandleaders in jazz". Early life and career Parker was born in the Bronx, New York City, and grew up in the Melrose housing project. His first instrument was the trumpet, followed by the trombone and cello. Parker was not formally trained as a classical player, but in his youth studied with Jimmy Garrison, Richard Davis, and Wilbur Ware in learning the tradition. While Parker has been active since the early 1970s, he first came to public attention playing with pianist Cecil Taylor in the 1980s. He has performed in many of Peter Brötzmann's groups, and played with saxophonist David S. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William H
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Parker (New Zealand Cricketer)
William Parker (13 October 1862 – 11 September 1930) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 25 first-class matches for Otago between 1880 and 1897. See also * List of Otago representative cricketers This is a list of cricketers who have played first-class, List A or Twenty20 cricket for the Otago cricket team. Otago played its first representative match in January 1864 against Southland, before playing the first match in New Zealand which ... References External links * 1862 births 1930 deaths New Zealand cricketers Otago cricketers Cricketers from Melbourne Australian emigrants to New Zealand Colony of Victoria people {{NewZealand-cricket-bio-1860s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Parker (Oxford University Cricketer)
William Windsor Parker (5 May 1832 – 17 July 1873) was an English cricketer. He played nine first-class matches for Oxford University Cricket Club between 1852 and 1860. He was the son of Windsor Parker and was educated at Rugby School and Merton College, Oxford, where he matriculated in 1850, and graduated B.A. in 1855. He studied law and was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1861. See also * List of Oxford University Cricket Club players This is a list in alphabetical order of cricketers who have played for Oxford University Cricket Club (OUCC) in top-class matches since the club was first recorded in 1827. OUCC teams have always had important or first-class cricket status. Birl ... References External links * 1832 births 1873 deaths English cricketers Oxford University cricketers People from Mhow People educated at Rugby School Alumni of Merton College, Oxford English barristers Gentlemen of the North cricketers 19th-century English lawyers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Parker
William Everett Parker Jr. (born November 11, 1980) is an American former football running back who played for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for North Carolina, he was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. Early years Willie Parker was born in Clinton, North Carolina, attended Clinton High School, and was a letterman in football and track. He was a two-time All-Conference and a two-time All-Region honoree. As a junior, he rushed for 1,329 yards and 20 touchdowns and helped lead his team to the state AA title. As a senior, he rushed for 1,801 yards and 18 touchdowns (while averaging 12.3 yards per carry) and was also named the County Player of the Year. One of Parker's cousins is Leonard Henry, former Miami Dolphins running back. In track & field, Parker competed as a sprinter and was a state qualifier in the 100-meter dash (11.1 s) and 4 × 100 m (44.64 s). College career He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Parker (offensive Lineman)
William Nolen Parker (born December 28, 1948) is a former American football center who played for eleven seasons in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. North Texas University Parker played college football at North Texas University. While playing at North Texas, Will made All Missouri Valley Conference in 1969 and 1970. In 2013 Will was voted as the Center for the North Texas All Century Team (1913-2013). In 2016 the North Texas Hall of Fame committee voted Will into the North Texas Hall of Fame. San Francisco 49ers Parker was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1971 NFL Draft, made the Taxi Squad and participated in all practices for the entire season. Buffalo Bills Traded to Buffalo in 1973 as a snapper, center and backup guard; playing 8 years for the Bills. In 1976, going into his fourth year with the Buffalo Bills, Parker became their starting center. Despite a strong middle of the offensive line w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Parker (defensive Tackle)
Willie David Parker (born March 12, 1945) is a former American football defensive tackle who played four seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Oilers in the fifth round of the 1967 NFL Draft. Parker played college football at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and attended Morehouse High School in Bastrop, Louisiana. He was also a member of the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League The World Football League (WFL) was an American football league that played one full season in 1974 and most of its second in 1975. Although the league's proclaimed ambition was to bring American football onto a worldwide stage, the farthest t .... References External linksJust Sports Stats {{DEFAULTSORT:Parker, Willie Living people 1945 births Players of American football from Louisiana American football defensive tackles African-American players of American football Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Parker (bishop)
William Alonzo Parker (31 January 189728 April 1982) was a former Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 Lambeth, Church House Publishing 0108153674 Family, education and war He was son of W. H. Parker of Alkrington, Lancashire; he was educated at Manchester University. During the First World War he served in the Royal Tank Corps, which he joined in 1916, and was Mentioned in Despatches. He left the army in 1924 and completed his university studies, graduating as Bachelor of Commerce in 1926 and Master of Arts (MA) in 1939. Ministry Parker was made a deacon in Advent 1928 (23 December) and ordained a priest the following Advent (22 December 1929) – both times by Leonard Burrows, Bishop of Sheffield at Sheffield Cathedral (Parker's title/curacy). He was a curate at Sheffield Cathedral 1928–1930 and then Bishop's Chaplain at St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem 1931–1937. He was then successively vicar of St Matthew, Gosport, 1937–1942 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Parker (priest, Died 1802)
William Parker (bapt. 1714 – 1802) was an English cleric, known as a pulpit orator, controversialist and royal chaplain to two kings. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1746. Life The son of Moses Parker of St Michael's parish, Coventry, he was born in the city in 1714. He matriculated on 6 July 1731 at Balliol College, Oxford, where he graduated B.A. in 1735, M.A. in 1738, B.D. in 1751, and D.D. in 1754. On 19 February 1746 he was admitted a fellow of the Royal Society. He was a Fellow of Balliol from 1737 to around 1750, lecturing on logic and mathematics, and was mostly in Oxford. In 1752 Parker was made vicar of St Katharine Cree in London. On 14 March 1757 he was collated to the prebend of Pratum Minus in Hereford Cathedral. On 23 April 1760 he was appointed treasurer of the cathedral, with the rectory of Bockleton in the diocese. These positions he owed to the favour of the bishop, Lord James Beauclerk. On 18 November 1763 he was presented to the rectory of St Jame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Parker (priest)
William Parker (died c. 1631) was an Anglican priest. and archdeacon of Cornwall. Parker was educated at Lincoln College, Oxford. He was Archdeacon of Totnes; from 1613 to 1616: and Archdeacon of Cornwall The Archdeacon of Cornwall is a senior cleric in the Church of England Diocese of Truro. History and composition The archdeaconry of Cornwall was created in the Diocese of Exeter in the late 11th century. The area and the archdeacon remained p ... from 1616 until 1628. References Archdeacons of Totnes Archdeacons of Cornwall 17th-century English Anglican priests Alumni of Lincoln College, Oxford {{Canterbury-archdeacon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William T
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Members Of The Oregon Territorial Legislature
The Oregon Territorial Legislature was the legislative branch of the government of the Oregon Territory of the United States, from 1849 to 1858. The legislature was a bicameral body, including a larger "House of Representatives," headed by a Speaker of the House, and a 9-member "Council," headed by the President of the Council. With the coming of Oregon statehood in 1859, the Oregon Territorial Legislature was supplanted by a new body, the Oregon Legislative Assembly. This list includes all members of the Oregon Territorial Legislature, divided first by year of the annual session, secondarily divided alphabetically by legislative body. Political parties are indicated when known (D- Democratic, W- Whig, FS- Free Soil Party, R- Republican). 1849 The 1st Oregon Territorial Legislative Session was held from July 16 to September 29, 1849. Although there were 18 legislative districts for the House, only 17 names appear in archival records of the session, no representative for Dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
