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William Robertson (1753–1835), Lord Robertson MET DP169641
William, Will, Willie, or Bill Robertson may refer to: Military personnel and intelligence officials *Bill Robertson (Australian intelligence officer) (1917–2011), Australian Army officer and director of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service * William Robertson (VC) (1865–1949), Scottish sergeant-major and Victoria Cross recipient *Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet (1860–1933), British Army officer * William Albert Robertson (1885–1942), Scottish rugby union international, doctor and soldier * William "Rip" Robertson (1920–1970), American covert agent Politicians, judges, and viceroys * William Robertson (Western Quebec and Upper Canada) ( – 1806), Scottish-born entrepreneur and colonial-era political figure * William Robertson (Nova Scotia), Scottish-descended merchant and political figure in Canadian colonies * William J. Robertson (1817–1898), American jurist from Virginia * William H. Robertson (1823–1898), American lawyer and politician from New Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Robertson (Australian Intelligence Officer)
William Thomas Robertson, (2 February 1917 – 2 January 2011) was the fourth Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), from 1968 until 1975, when was dismissed by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam; the reasons for Robertson's dismissal have remained a matter of controversy. During the Second World War, Robertson served as an Australian Army officer. He served as an infantry officer in North African campaign, North Africa, where he was wounded in action, and in Greek campaign, Greece, before being appointed to staff officer, staff roles in New Guinea campaign, New Guinea. During 1944–45, he was attached to the British Army in North West Europe campaign, North West Europe and held senior staff roles with two different British Division (military), divisions. In 1952, Robertson was a founding member of the ASIS; its existence was to remain Crimes Act 1914, officially secret for two and a hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson Flett
William Robertson Flett was a Canadian politician from the Conservative Party of Ontario. He represented St. Andrew in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1926 to 1929. References See also * 17th Parliament of Ontario The 17th Legislative Assembly of Ontario was in session from December 1, 1926, until September 17, 1929, just prior to the 1929 general election. The majority party was the Ontario Conservative Party led by George Howard Ferguson. William Dav ... Place of birth missing Place of death missing Year of death unknown Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs Politicians from Toronto 20th-century members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario {{ProgressiveConservative-Ontario-MPP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Robertson (Australian Footballer)
William John Robertson (31 March 1879 – 19 December 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football competition in Australia operated by the Australian Football League (AFL) as a second-tier, regional, semi-professional competition. It includes teams from clubs based in east ... (VFL). Notes External links * * 1879 births 1957 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Geelong Football Club players People educated at Geelong College 19th-century Australian sportsmen {{AFL-bio-1870s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (Jersey Cricketer)
William Robertson (born 16 July 1998) is an English cricketer who plays for Jersey. He made his first-class debut on 1 April 2018 for Oxford MCCU against Kent as part of the Marylebone Cricket Club University fixtures. In April 2018, he was named in Jersey's squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Four tournament in Malaysia. In May 2019, he was named in Jersey's squad for the 2019 T20 Inter-Insular Cup against Guernsey. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Jersey against Guernsey on 31 May 2019. The same month, he was named in Jersey's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier tournament in Guernsey. In September 2019, he was named in Jersey's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier The 2019 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier was a cricket tournament held during October and November 2019 in the United Arab Emirates to determine the teams that would qualify for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (Middlesex Cricketer)
William Parish Robertson (5 September 1879 – 7 May 1950) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club between 1900 and 1919. Robertson was educated at Harrow School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge. A wicket-keeper In cricket, the wicket-keeper is the Cricket player, player on the fielding (cricket), fielding side who stands behind the wicket, ready to stop Delivery (cricket), deliveries that pass the batsman, and take a Caught, catch, Stumped, stump the ..., Robertson also played as a right-handed batsman. He scored 4,510 runs and claimed 61 catches and 15 stumpings in first-class cricket. References 1879 births 1950 deaths People educated at Harrow School Alumni of Trinity Hall, Cambridge Cambridge University cricketers English cricketers Middlesex cricketers Sportspeople from Lima Gentlemen cricketers H. D. G. Leveson Gower's XI cricketers North v South cricketers A. J. Webbe's XI cricketers British expatriates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (Otago Cricketer)
William Alexander Robertson (born 22 September 1940) is a New Zealand former cricketer. He played four first-class matches for Otago during the 1960–61 season.William Robertson . Retrieved 22 May 2016. Robertson was born at Ranfurly in in 1940.McCarron A (2010) ''New Zealand Cricketers 1863/64–2010'', p. 114. Cardiff: |
William Robertson (Canterbury Cricketer)
William Robertson (4 March 1864 – 5 April 1912) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1894 to 1901 and played in New Zealand's first representative matches. Cricket career An off-spinner who opened the bowling, on his first-class debut for Canterbury against Auckland in January 1894 Robertson took 8 for 59 then, bowling unchanged throughout the second innings, 6 for 48. In his next match he took 6 for 72 (unchanged again) and 2 for 72. Selected for New Zealand's first representative match in February 1894, he was New Zealand's outstanding player, taking 6 for 76 and 4 for 73 in a 160-run loss to New South Wales. He then took seven wickets against Otago and eight against Hawke's Bay to give him 47 wickets in five matches at an average of 12.12. He was New Zealand's leading wicket-taker for the season. After taking only one wicket in the first match in 1894-95, he then took 4 for 65 and 9 for 98 against Wellington, 6 for 54 and 5 for 40 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (Australian Cricketer)
William "Digger" Roderick Robertson (6 October 1861 – 24 June 1938) was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test match in 1885. A native of the New South Wales town of Deniliquin, near the Victoria border, Digger Robertson was a right-handed batsman with a leg break bowling style. He made his first-class debut for Victoria against the English touring team in November 1884, taking 3 for 36 and 5 for 46. After the Australian team for the First Test in December refused to play in the Second Test, Robertson was one of eight Test debutants selected. However, he took no wickets, Australia lost, and along with four of the other debutants, he played no further Test cricket. After an altercation with his East Melbourne captain Harry Boyle, Robertson moved to San Francisco, where he played for three turn-of-the-century California Cricket Association league clubs. In 1898 he captained the Bohemia Cricket Club to victory in the California Cricket Association championship. He s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Robertson (footballer)
William Robertson (born 14 April 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Petershill. He has previously played for Dundee United, Forfar Athletic, Alloa Athletic, Annan Athletic, Stirling Albion and East Kilbride. Career Robertson began his footballing career at Dundee United's Academy, and was loaned to Forfar Athletic in December 2012, making his debut on the 1st, scoring in a 2–1 home win over Ayr United. The loan was later extended until May 2013 on 4 January. On 2 July 2013, Robertson signed for Alloa Athletic. He made his debut on 17 August 2013, in a 1–0 away loss against Dundee. His contract with Alloa expired at the end of the season, although he was offered the chance to return to the club for pre-season training. On 26 July 2014, Robertson played for Stirling Albion as a trialist in their Scottish Challenge Cup match against Elgin City. Robertson signed a contract with Stirling soon afterwards. After two seasons with Albion, Robert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (1880s Footballer)
William Robertson (24 March 1866 – 9 December 1926) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right winger. Career Robertson played club football for Dumbarton, featuring on the losing side in the 1887 Scottish Cup Final; he was no longer a regular by the 1890s due to work commitments and had no involvement with their success in the first two seasons of the Scottish Football League. He played twice for Scotland in 1887 (wins over England and Wales, in which he scored). Personal life Born in Dumbarton, Robertson attended Blairlodge School (Polmont) and the University of Glasgow, and was a lawyer by profession. He was active in several sports, including rugby union (which he played rather than football in his teenage years), tennis and golf. Honours ;Dumbarton * Scottish Cup: Runners Up 1886–87 * 2 caps Caps are flat headgear. Caps or CAPS may also refer to: Science and technology Computing * CESG Assisted Products Service, provided by the U.K. Government Communicati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (footballer, Born 1907)
William Seymour Robertson (20 April 1907 – 1980) was a Scottish footballer who played at right half. He played for King's Park, Ayr United, Stoke City, Manchester United, and Reading. Career Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for King's Park and Ayr United before joining English side Stoke City in August 1929. It took him until 1930–31 to establish himself in Tom Mather's first team playing in 23 matches. He made the right half position his own in 1931–32 missing just two matches and then played in 40 matches in 1932–33 as Stoke won the Second Division title. After playing in 11 Football League First Division games in 1933–34 Robertson lost his place to the younger Arthur Tutin and he was sold to Manchester United in March 1934. He helped the club avoid relegation to the Third Division North and played 39 matches in 1934–35 as the "Red Devils" finished in 5th place. He only played once in 1935–36 losing his place to James Brown and was sold to Third D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Robertson (footballer, Born 1874)
William Robertson (8 April 1874 – after 1904) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Abercorn, Small Heath and Bristol Rovers between 1894 and 1903. Life and career Robertson was born in Dumbarton, Scotland. He played football for Renfrew Victoria before joining Abercorn in 1894. Robertson joined English First Division club Small Heath in February 1896, and played eight times before the team were relegated at the end of the season. Having started his career as an inside forward, he had more success after a switch to wing half, and made more than 100 appearances in all competitions for the club. According to the ''Bristol Mercury'', writing when Robertson first joined Bristol Rovers in 1899, "Last season he was looked upon as the best half in the Small Heath team." While a Bristol Rovers player, in March 1900, Robertson took part in the Home Scots v Anglo-Scots trial match, alongside namesakes Tom Robertson and Tommy Robertson. He later played for Workington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |