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Wilbert Van Koerten
Wilbert may refer to: *Wilbert, Minnesota, U.S., unincorporated community * Wilbert, Archbishop of Cologne (died 889) * Wilbert or Wigberht (8thβ9th century), Bishop of Sherborne Given name * Wilbert Awdry (1911β 1997), English clergyman, railway enthusiast, and children's author * Wilbert Harrison (1929β1994), American singer and songwriter *Wilbert Johnson or Wil Johnson (born 1965), English actor * Wilbert Keon (1935β2019), Canadian physician * Wilbert J. McKeachie (1921β2019), American psychologist * Wilbert Montgomery (born 1954), American football player *Wilbert Olinde (born 1955), American-German basketball player *Wilbert Suvrijn (born 1962), Dutch international footballer Fictional characters *Wilbert the Forest Engine This article is a list of books in ''The Railway Series'', a British series of children's books written by both the Rev. W. Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry. The Rev. W. Awdry Era: 1945β1972 The first 26 books in the series were wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert, Minnesota
Wilbert is an unincorporated community in Tenhassen Township, Martin County, Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ..., United States. Notes Unincorporated communities in Martin County, Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Minnesota {{MartinCountyMN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert, Archbishop Of Cologne
Wilbert (died 889) was the archbishop of Cologne from 870 until his death. Wilbert was a priest in Cologne Cathedral when archbishop Gunther was excommunicated and deposed. Charles the Bald, king of West Francia, tried to install his own palatine cleric, Hilduin, as archbishop. He failed when Louis the German, king of East Francia, sent Liutbert, archbishop of Mainz, to consecrate the priest Wilbert instead. On 7 January 870, Wilbert was acclaimed by Liutbert with the consent of the clergy and people of the diocese, with Odilbald of Utrecht assisting the consecration. Pope Hadrian II sent an embassy under Wibod, bishop of Parma, carrying his letters of acceptance. His appointment was made rapidly in order to foil any attempt by Louis's rival, Charles the Bald, to fill the vacant see with a candidate favourable to him. Charles did succeed in placing Bertulf in power in the archdiocese of Trier. Wilbert received the contested pallium from Pope Hadrian in 875. He extended the cathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wigberht
__NOTOC__ Wigberht (or Wigbeorht or Wilbert) was a medieval Bishop of Sherborne. Wigberht was consecrated between 793 and 801. He died between 816 and 825.Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology'' p. 222 In 814 he accompanied Archbishop Wulfred Wulfred (died 24 March 832) was an Anglo-Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury in medieval England. Nothing is known of his life prior to 803, when he attended a church council, but he was probably a nobleman from Middlesex. He was elected archbishop ... of Canterbury to Rome.Kirby ''Earliest English Kings'' p. 152 Citations References * * External links * Bishops of Sherborne (ancient) 9th-century deaths 8th-century English bishops 9th-century English bishops Year of birth unknown {{England-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Awdry
Wilbert Vere Awdry (15 June 1911 β 21 March 1997) was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He was best known for creating Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas and several other characters he created appeared in his ''Railway Series''. Life and career Wilbert Awdry was born at Ampfield vicarage near Romsey, Hampshire, on 15 June 1911. His father was Vere Awdry (1854β1928), the Anglican vicar of Ampfield (who was 56 years old at the time of his birth), and his mother was Lucy Awdry (nΓ©e Bury; 1884β1965). ''Wilbert'' was derived from William and Herbert, names of his father's two brothers. His younger brother, George, was born on 10 August 1916 and died on 27 October 1994. All three of Awdry's older half-siblings from his father's first two marriages died young, the youngest being killed in World War I. At Ampfield as a toddler he saw his father construct a handmade , model railway. In 1917, the family moved to Box, in Wiltshire, moving agai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Harrison
Wilbert Huntington Harrison (January 5, 1929 – October 26, 1994) was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player. Biography Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Harrison had a Billboard #1 record in 1959 with the song "Kansas City". The song was written in 1952 and was one of the first credited collaborations by the team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. Harrison recorded "Kansas City" for the Harlem-based entrepreneur Bobby Robinson, who released it on his Fury record label. At the height of the song's success, Robinson was sued by Savoy Records who informed them that the release of the record in March 1959 violated a contract Harrison had with that label that was to expire in August 1959. The litigation, which lasted until September 1959, abruptly prevented Robinson from issuing follow-ups to "Kansas City" while Harrison was a star. Meanwhile, Harrison continued to perform and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Johnson
Wilbert Charles Johnson (born 18 April 1965) is an English actor, who has had notable television roles in '' Waking the Dead'' and '' Babyfather'', and on stage in ''Othello''. He played Dom Andrews in ''Emmerdale'' from 2012 to 2014. Early life Johnson was born in Muswell Hill, London, and raised in Tottenham. His mother invested in stocks and his father worked for UPS.Staff (15 May 2009). "Since I started singing on YouTube I've thought of nothing else...". ''Evening Telegraph'' (Coventry Newspapers): pp. 30β31. Johnson had no interest in music while he was in primary school, but after he filled in a role for an absent drummer, he changed his mind. He went to Mountview Drama School in Crouch End, London. He also joined another drama group at the Haringey Theatre. He also went to a dance group and learned ballet, contemporary dancing, and break dancing, which he performed for about seven years. He also attended National Youth Theatre for three years. Career Johnson' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Keon
Wilbert Joseph Keon (May 17, 1935 β April 7, 2019) was a Canadian physician. A heart surgeon and researcher by profession, Keon was a longtime Canadian senator. Biography Born in Sheenboro, Quebec, Keon received a Bachelor of Science from St. Patrick's College, Carleton University and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ottawa. After a period of studying and teaching at Harvard University in Boston, he returned to Ottawa in 1969. Keon founded the University of Ottawa Heart Institute at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1976, acting as its CEO for more than thirty years until his retirement from that job in April 2004. In 1986, he was the first Canadian to implant an artificial heart into a human as a bridge to transplant. Keon retired as a working doctor and resigned from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons in June 2010. In 1990 Keon was appointed to the Senate by Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn on the advice of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, where he sat as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert J
Wilbert may refer to: *Wilbert, Minnesota, U.S., unincorporated community *Wilbert, Archbishop of Cologne (died 889) * Wilbert or Wigberht (8thβ9th century), Bishop of Sherborne Given name *Wilbert Awdry (1911β 1997), English clergyman, railway enthusiast, and children's author *Wilbert Harrison (1929β1994), American singer and songwriter *Wilbert Johnson or Wil Johnson (born 1965), English actor *Wilbert Keon (1935β2019), Canadian physician *Wilbert J. McKeachie (1921β2019), American psychologist *Wilbert Montgomery (born 1954), American football player * Wilbert Olinde (born 1955), American-German basketball player * Wilbert Suvrijn (born 1962), Dutch international footballer Fictional characters * Wilbert the Forest Engine, ''The Railway Series'' character with self-titled book See also *Wilber (other) Wilber may refer to: *Wilber (surname) *Wilber (given name) *Wilber, Nebraska, a city, United States *Wilber Township, Michigan, United States *Wilber (masco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Montgomery
Wilbert Montgomery (born September 16, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine years with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. He was also the running backs and tight ends coach for St. Louis Rams (1997β2005), the running backs coach for the Lions (2006β2007), the running backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens (2008β2013), and the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns (2014β2015). Playing career College An outstanding athlete at Abilene Christian University, Montgomery was a four-year starter at running back and set the all-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics record for touchdowns with 76. He broke the record for touchdowns by a freshman with 37, and helped lead the Wildcats to the NAIA Division I National Championship in 1973. That same year, he was featured in " Faces in the Crowd" in the November 12 issue of ''Sports Illustrated''. NFL Montgomery w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Olinde
Wilbert Louis Olinde Jr. (born July 23, 1955) is an American-German retired professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, winning a national championship in 1975. Career Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Olinde attended Crawford High School, before transferring to Helix High School in La Mesa, California, in 1971. Olinde averaged 19 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks as a senior and led the Highlanders to a Grossmont League title. He was named the 1973 CIF San Diego Section Player of the Year. Olinde played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 1973 to 1977. Playing under coach John Wooden, Olinde won the 1975 NCAA Division I tournamentΒ with the Bruins. Olinde saw two minutes of action in the 1975 National Semifinal against Louisville, but did not play in the championship game against Kentucky. A 6β7ββ (2.01 metres) forward, Olinde played a total of 70 games for UCLA during his college career, ave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Suvrijn
Wilbert Suvrijn (born 26 October 1962) is a Dutch former professional footballer. Mainly a central defender, he could also operate as a defensive midfielder. Club career Suvrijn was born in Sittard, Limburg. In his country, he represented hometown's Fortuna Sittard (winning promotion to the Eredivisie in his debut season, as champions) and Roda JC, playing in a total of 209 games in the top division over the course of seven seasons. With the latter club, he scored twice in 31 matches in 1986β87, helping it finish fourth and qualify for the UEFA Cup. In 1989, Suvrijn signed with French side Montpellier HSC, helping them win the domestic cup in his first year β he missed the final due to injury β and contributing decisively to the team's sixth place in Ligue 1 in 1991β92, playing almost exclusively in midfield. After only nine matches in the following campaign, mainly due to back problems, the 30-year-old decided to retire, staying closely related to France, and be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert The Forest Engine
This article is a list of books in ''The Railway Series'', a British series of children's books written by both the Rev. W. Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry. The Rev. W. Awdry Era: 1945β1972 The first 26 books in the series were written by Rev. W. Awdry. ''The Three Railway Engines'' * Book no. 1 * Published 12 May 1945 * Illustrated by William Middleton, later by C. Reginald Dalby ; Stories * Edward's Day Out * Edward and Gordon * The Sad Story of Henry * Edward, Gordon and Henry This is the first book in the series, and introduces Edward, Gordon, Henry and The Fat Director (then later became The Fat Controller; also known as Sir Topham Hatt). ; Notes * These stories were first told to the young Christopher Awdry when he was sick with measles in 1942, but due to wartime conditions, they were not published until 1945. * Two of the three shed engines are not mentioned again. * These stories were not intended to take place in a single volume, or even on the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
