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William Dennison (other)
William Dennison or Denison may refer to: * William Dennison (academic), 18th-century master of University College, Oxford * William Dennison Jr. (1815–1882), American politician, governor of Ohio and U.S. Postmaster General * William Dennison (Canadian politician) (1905–1981), mayor of Toronto, Member of Provincial Parliament * William Neil Dennison (1841–1904), American Civil War artillery officer * William Denison (1804–1871), British colonial official, governor of New South Wales, 1855–1861, and governor of Madras, 1861–1866 * William Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough (1834–1900), British peer and Liberal politician * William Denison (cricketer) (1801–1856), English cricketer and cricket official * William Clark Denison, American mycologist * William Evelyn Denison (1843–1916), British member of parliament for Nottingham, 1874–1880 * William Kendall Denison (1869–?), American classicist, and educator * William S. Denison (1794–1880), Baptist farmer; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Dennison (academic)
William Dennison was an Oxford academic and administrator. He was a contested Master of University College, Oxford. Contested Mastership of University College On the death of the previous Master of University College, Arthur Charlett, on 4 November 1722, the position of Master was contested by two men, Thomas Cockman and William Dennison.Carr, William, University College', pages 172–175. Dennison was previously a Percy Fellow at University College. In the first election on 4 December 1722, Thomas Cockman was elected by a narrow margin. A formal complaint was made to the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University that the election was contrary to the statutes. Another election was organised, at which Dennison presided. Dennison was elected on 17 December 1722. However, Cockman's name had already been formally recorded as Master of the College. Both men complained to the Vice-Chancellor and a decision was made in favour of Dennison. The situation escalated with an appeal to the Crown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Dennison Jr
William is a masculine given name of Norman French 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, Liam, 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 German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Dennison (Canadian Politician)
William Donald Dennison (January 20, 1905 – May 2, 1981) was a Canadian social-democratic politician that served in both the Ontario Legislative Assembly and finally as the City of Toronto's mayor. He served two nonconsecutive terms as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the 1940s and early 1950s. After his provincial-level career, he focused on Toronto's municipal politics, holding offices as an alderman, member of the Toronto Board of Control, and finally as the city's mayor. He was the mayor from 1967 to 1972, winning two consecutive three-year terms. Prior to entering politics, he was a school principal and teacher. As of 2022, he was the last mayor of Toronto to be a member of the Orange Order. Background Dennison grew up on a farm in Renfrew County. He first left home at age 15 to work in the lumber camps of Northern Ontario. As a young man, he would trek west to Saskatchewan in the summers to earn money helping with the harvest and pitching grain. By night ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Neil Dennison
William Neil Dennison (December 10, 1841 – December 31, 1904) was a United States Army artillery officer during the American Civil War and an attorney and business speculator during his postbellum career. Early life Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dennison was the son of future Governor of Ohio and Postmaster General of the United States William Dennison, Jr. and Anne (Neil) Dennison. Civil War At the outbreak of the American Civil War, Dennison's father was serving as the Governor of Ohio (1860–1862) and likely influenced Dennison's direct commission into the U.S. Regular Army on August 5, 1861. He was assigned to the 2nd U.S. Artillery, a regiment whose officer corps had produced Chiefs of Artillery for the Union Army of the Potomac and formed the backbone of the famed U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade. Promoted to first lieutenant on November 12, 1861, Dennison served with the 2nd U.S. Artillery throughout the Civil War, almost entirely with the Horse Artillery Brigade. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Denison
Sir William Thomas Denison (3 May 1804 – 19 January 1871) was Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1847 to 1855, Governor of New South Wales from 1855 to 1861, and Governor of Madras from 1861 to 1866. According to Percival Serle, Denison was a man of high character and a good administrator. In his early days in Tasmania he spoke too frankly about the colonists in communications which he regarded as confidential, and this accentuated the feeling against him as a representative of the colonial office during the anti-transportation and responsible government movements. He showed great interest in the life of the colony, and helped to foster education, science and trade, during the period when Tasmania was developing into a prosperous colony. In New South Wales his task was easier, and he had no difficulty in coping adequately with the problems that arose during the early days of responsible government in Australia. Early life Denison was the third son of John De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Denison, 1st Earl Of Londesborough
William Henry Forester Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough (19 June 1834 – 19 April 1900), known as The Lord Londesborough from 1860 to 1887, was a British peer and Liberal politician. He was also one of the main founders of Scarborough FC. Early life Londesborough was born on 19 June 1834. He was the eldest son and heir of Albert Denison, 1st Baron Londesborough, and Henrietta Mary Weld-Forester. Among his siblings was His paternal grandfather was Henry Conyngham, 1st Marquess Conyngham (his father being the fourth son of the Marquess). His mother was the fourth daughter of Cecil Weld-Forester, 1st Baron Forester, and Lady Katharine Mary Manners (second daughter of Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland). Career He was elected to the House of Commons for Beverley in 1857, a seat he held until 1859, and then represented Scarborough from 1859 to 1860 when he succeeded his father in the barony and entered the House of Lords. In 1887, he was created Viscount Raincliffe, of Raincl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Denison (cricketer)
William Denison (13 January 1801 – 9 March 1856) was involved with English cricket in the mid-19th century as a journalist, writer, administrator, and player. A "distinguished rower" in his youth, Denison was a member of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), for which he appeared in several important matches. However, although his career spanned the years 1832 to 1847, he was only an occasional player who took part in just 8 games. As a batsman, Denison scored a mere 34 runs, with a high score of 12 and average of 3.77. He was more successful as a bowler, taking 30 wickets at an average of 12.41, with best figures of 6-72. He was apparently the first player brave enough to bowl slow roundarm deliveries in important matches, for which he acquired the nickname "Stick 'em up" Denison. Denison is best known for being the first Honorary Secretary of Surrey County Cricket Club when it was founded in 1845, remaining in the position until 1848. He made one first-class appearance for the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Clark Denison
William Clark Denison (June 1, 1928 – April 8, 2005) was an American mycologist. Born in Rochester, New York, Denison attended Oberlin College, from which he earned a B.A. degree in 1950, and a Master's degree in 1952. Under the supervision of Richard Korf, Denison completed a PhD from Cornell University in 1956 on the ascomycete genus '' Scutellinia''. He accepted a position as associate professor in the department of botany and plant pathology at Oregon State University in 1966, simultaneously becoming curator of the mycological herbarium. He retired from Oregon State University in 1993. He was described as "a pioneer in the use of lichens to monitor air quality in the United States". Honors and awards The fungus species '' Nanoscypha denisonii'' is named in his honor, as was the lichen '' Sinuicella denisonii''. Taxa described Genera: *''Geodina'' *''Nanoscypha'' *'' Strobiloscypha'' Species: *''Scutellinia armatospora ''Scutellinia'' is a genus of cup-f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Evelyn Denison
Captain William Evelyn Denison DL, JP (25 February 1843 – 24 September 1916) was a British Army officer and a Conservative Party politician. He owned an estate in Ossington, Nottinghamshire where he held several local offices as well as sitting in the House of Commons from 1874 to 1880. Early life Denison was the eldest son of Sir William T. Denison (1804–71), a British colonial governor and brother of Speaker Evelyn Denison. His mother was Caroline née Hornby, daughter of Admiral Sir Phipps Hornby. At the age of 3 he moved to Van Diemen's Land, where his father had been appointed Lieutenant-Governor. In 1854 Sir William was promoted to Governor of New South Wales, and the family moved to Sydney. William was educated at Eton and then at the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich. In February 1864 he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, and in September 1876 he was promoted to the rank of captain. He retired from the Royal Artillery in 1878. Political ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Kendall Denison
William Kendall Denison (May 17, 1869 in Irasburg, Vermont – ?) was an American classicist, and educator. He graduated from Tufts College in 1891, and Harvard College with an AM in 1892. He taught at Tufts College. He was an executive committee member of the Archaeological Institute of America The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is North America's oldest society and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology. AIA professionals have carried out archaeological fieldwork around the world and AIA has established re .... He married Florence Howland in 1904; they had three children. Awards *1896 Rome Prize References Tufts University alumni Harvard College alumni Tufts University faculty 1869 births Year of death missing {{US-edu-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William S
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 Joseph Denison
William Joseph Denison (12 May 1769 – 2 August 1849), son of Joseph Denison (c.1726 – 1806), was an English banker, politician, landowner, and philanthropist. Life William was born in Princes Street, Lothbury, the only son of Joseph Denison (1726?–1806), who had gone to London from the west of Yorkshire at an early age and amassed a fortune. William was a highly successful banker and became a senior partner in the firm of Denison, Heywood, & Kennard (based in Lombard Street, London). He also had a long political career, first serving as a Whig MP for between 1796 and 1802. In 1806 he was elected to the constuency of , and represented from 1818 until 1832. Following the passing of the 1832 Reform Act, he was returned as an MP for the newly-created constituency of , then held the seat for the remainder of his life. Upon the death of his father in 1806, Denison acquired estates in Yorkshire ( Seamer, south of Scarborough) and Surrey (Denbies, near Dorking). Dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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