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William Randall (Georgia Politician)
William or Will Randall may refer to: Politics * William H. Randall (1812–1881), U.S. Representative from Kentucky * William J. Randall (1909–2000), U.S. Representative from Missouri * William Peter Randall (born 1964), Canadian musician and municipal politician * William Randall (MP) for Weymouth Sports * William Randall (baseball) (1915–2013), American baseball player * William Randall (cricketer) (1823–1877), English cricketer * William Randall (weightlifter) (born 1888), British Olympic weightlifter * Will Randall (footballer) (born 1995), English footballer Others * Will Randall (writer) Will Randall (born 1966) is an English travel writer and language lecturer. Biography Educated in London, he taught languages in the English west country for ten years, including 5 years at Blundell's School, before moving to live in the South ... (born 1966), English travel writer See also * William Randell (1824–1911), South Australian pioneer and riverboat captain * Will ... [...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 J
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 Peter Randall
William Peter Randall (born November 27, 1964 in Barrie, Ontario) is a Canadian musician and municipal politician. While studying recorded music production and general arts and science at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, he hinted at a later political career by serving as General Arts and Sciences Member At Large. He then moved to Toronto to pursue acting and a music career. His first release with his band Timeline was entitled ''Living on the Timeline'' and released on Random Records in 1986. Two solo albums followed, ''Better Times'' in 1988 and ''Slapped in the Face by a Rainbow'' in 1990. Some of these tracks were featured on ''New Stuff'' new artist samplers. With a new band in tow, Peter Randall and the Raindogs, he travelled and made multiple appearances on shows such as Citytv Toronto's ''Breakfast Television'' and '' Lunch Television''. Their debut self-titled release was produced by Ken Greer of Red Rider fame at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga and released in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Randall (MP)
William or Will Randall may refer to: Politics * William H. Randall (1812–1881), U.S. Representative from Kentucky * William J. Randall (1909–2000), U.S. Representative from Missouri * William Peter Randall (born 1964), Canadian musician and municipal politician * William Randall (MP) for Weymouth Sports * William Randall (baseball) (1915–2013), American baseball player * William Randall (cricketer) (1823–1877), English cricketer * William Randall (weightlifter) (born 1888), British Olympic weightlifter * Will Randall (footballer) (born 1995), English footballer Others * Will Randall (writer) Will Randall (born 1966) is an English travel writer and language lecturer. Biography Educated in London, he taught languages in the English west country for ten years, including 5 years at Blundell's School, before moving to live in the South ... (born 1966), English travel writer See also * William Randell (1824–1911), South Australian pioneer and riverboat captain * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weymouth (UK Parliament Constituency)
Weymouth and Melcombe Regis was a parliamentary borough in Dorset represented in the English House of Commons, later in that of Great Britain, and finally in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was formed by an Act of Parliament of 1570 which amalgamated the existing boroughs of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. Until 1832, the combined borough continued to elect the four Members of Parliament (MPs) to which its constituent parts had previously been entitled; the Great Reform Act reduced its representation to two Members, and the constituency was abolished altogether in 1885, becoming part of the new South Dorset constituency. Members of Parliament Members for Weymouth (1348–1570) Members for Melcombe Regis (1319–1570) Members for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis (1570–1885) 1570–1629 1640–1832 1832–1885 Election results Elections in the 1830s Weyland was also elected for and opted to sit there, causing a by-election. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Randall (baseball)
William Talton "Sonny" Randall (August 5, 1915 - February 13, 2013) was an American baseball player during the 1940s. Randall played during the segregated era when black baseball players were not allowed to play in either Major League Baseball or any of its minor league affiliates.Langer, Emily (February 22, 2013) "William T. Randall, 97, Outfielder for premier D.C team in Negro leagues" ''The Washington Post'', page B/ref> Randall was born in Phoebus, Virginia, in 1915. As a young man, he moved with his family to Washington, D.C. in the early 1920s and subsequently dropped out of school to support his family during the depression. During the 1930s, Randall played on Washington D.C area sandlot and semi-pro teams to include the Washington Indians, Black Sox, and Aztecs.Kelley, Brent P. (2003) ''I Will Never Forget: Interviews With 39 Former Negro League Players''. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland Press, pages 147-150 During the war years, Randall played on the U.S. Navy' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Randall (cricketer)
William Randall (c. 1823 – 17 February 1877) was an English cricketer. Randall's batting style is unknown. He was educated at Eton College. Randall made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Surrey at the Petworth Park New Ground in 1849. In this match, Randall was run out for 3 runs in Sussex's first-innings. He wasn't required to bat again as Sussex recorded a victory by an innings and 49 runs. He died at Northchapel, Sussex Sussex (), from the Old English (), is a historic county in South East England that was formerly an independent medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom. It is bounded to the west by Hampshire, north by Surrey, northeast by Kent, south by the English ... on 17 February 1877. References External linksWilliam Randallat ESPNcricinfoWilliam Randallat CricketArchive 1820s births 1877 deaths People educated at Eton College English cricketers Sussex cricketers People from Northchapel Cricketers from West Sussex {{Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Randall (weightlifter)
William Randall (18 September 1885 – 9 January 1965) was a British weightlifter. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op .... References External links * 1885 births 1965 deaths British male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters for Great Britain Weightlifters at the 1924 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Merthyr Tydfil {{UK-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Randall (footballer)
William Randall-Hurren (born 2 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Playing career Swindon Town Randall became a scholar at Swindon Town in the summer of 2013. Will Randall made his professional football debut on the final day of the 2013–14 season as a second-half substitute against Rotherham United. Wolverhampton Wanderers On 12 January 2016 he moved to Championship team Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee in an 18-month deal. On 31 January 2017, he signed for League One side Walsall on loan until the end of the season. He made two appearances for the club in all competitions, both as a substitute. Randall signed a new deal with Wolves 29 August 2017 and on the same day he joined League Two newcomers Forest Green Rovers on loan until the end of the season. He was recalled from his loan spell on 1 January 2018 after making 8 appearances in all competitions for the club. Randall was released by Wolves on 15 January 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Randall (writer)
Will Randall (born 1966) is an English travel writer and language lecturer. Biography Educated in London, he taught languages in the English west country for ten years, including 5 years at Blundell's School, before moving to live in the South Pacific islands. He is best known for his book ''Solomon Time''. After teaching at The Skinners' School since 2016, he has recently started work at an English school in Algiers. His 2003 book '' Indian Summer'' is about time he spent teaching in a school for orphans in Poona Pune (; ; also known as Poona, (List of renamed Indian cities and states#Maharashtra, the official name from 1818 until 1978) is one of the most important industrial and educational hubs of India, with an estimated population of 7.4 million ..., India. While in India he also spent some time in the Indian film industry; he had a small role in '' The Legend of Bhagat Singh'' and a larger role in '' The Perfect Husband''. References External links * Archive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Randell
William Richard Randell "Captain Randell" (2 May 1824 – 4 March 1911), was an Australian politician and pioneer born in Devon, England, who emigrated to the newly founded colony of South Australia in 1837 with his family. He was a pioneer of the riverboat industry on the River Murray and represented the Electoral district of Gumeracha in the South Australian House of Assembly from 1893 to 1899. Captain Randell can also refer to his son (Richard) Murray Randell (2 February 1863 – 6 March 1952), who took over management of his father's small fleet of River Murray paddle steamers. Early years Born the eldest son of William Beavis Randell (1799–1876), a miller of Sidbury, Devon, and Mary Ann Elliott Randell (née Beare) (1799 – 22 December 1874), William was educated in Exeter. The family emigrated to Adelaide in 1837 on the "Hartley", probably on the recommendation of family friend George Fife Angas,Bevan, G. A. & Vaughan, M. E. ''Mannum Yesterday'' Lutheran Publishin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
