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William Sharp (writer), William Sharp
William Sharp may refer to: Arts and entertainment * William Sharp (engraver) (1749–1824), English engraver * William Sharp (lithographer) (1803–1875), English-born lithographer and painter; lived in Boston, Massachusetts * William Sharp (writer) (1855–1905), Scottish author and poet, pseudonym Fiona MacLeod Politics * William Graves Sharp (1859–1922), American congressman (1909–14); Ambassador to France (1914) * William Sharp (Australian politician) (1844–1929), New South Wales politician Science * William Sharp (homeopath) (1805–1896), English early science educator and homeopath * William Sharp (surgeon) (1729–1810), surgeon to George III and musician * William Sharp (scientist) (born 1936), American scientist and entrepreneur Sports * William Sharp (footballer) (1889–1915), Scottish footballer * Billy Sharp (born 1986), English footballer * Will Sharp (born 1986), Nigerian-born English rugby league player * Bill Sharp (baseball) (born 1950), outfielder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sharp (engraver)
William Sharp (29 January 174925 July 1824), was a British engraver and artist. Life and work Sharp was the son of a reputable gunsmith who lived at Haydon's Yard, Minories in central London. He was apprenticed to the 'bright-cut' engraver and genealogist, Barak Longmate (1738–93), and after marriage to a Frenchwoman, set himself up as a writing engraver in Bartholomew Lane (off Threadneedle Street). His first notable work was an engraving of "Hector", an old lion at the Tower of London. Around 1782, he sold the shop and moved to Vauxhall, intending to specialise in the higher branches (i.e. engraving for printing) of the engraver's art. Among his earlier plates are some illustrations, after Stothard, for the ''Novelists' Magazine''. He also completed the plate of Benjamin West's "Landing of Charles II" which William Woollett had left unfinished at the time of his death, engraved some of the illustrations by artists who travelled with Captain Cook on his famous voyages, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Sharp
William Sharp (born 13 May 1986) is a Nigerian rugby league footballer who plays as a or on the for the York City Knights in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for Harlequins RL and Hull FC in the Super League, and Featherstone Rovers and Halifax in the Championship. Background Sharp was born in Zaria, Nigeria. Early career He originally signed for London Broncos from South London Storm RLFC. He also played rugby union for Streatham-Croydon RFC. Quins RL (now London Broncos) Sharp had a contract with Harlequins RL that saw the dynamic youngster join the first grade squad on a permanent basis. Will Sharp was named as the Harlequins Senior Academy Player of the Year in 2007. Hull FC On 11 August 2010 it was announced that Will has signed a 2-year contract with Super League side Hull F.C. Upon signing Sharp was quoted as saying "I didn't want the opportunity to pass and wonder what if and I really want to test myself at Hull. When a club like Hull co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sharp Macleay
William Sharp Macleay or McLeay (21 July 1792 – 26 January 1865) was a British civil servant and entomologist. He was a prominent promoter of the Quinarian system of classification. After graduating, he worked for the British embassy in Paris, following his interest in natural history at the same time, publishing essays on insects and corresponding with Charles Darwin. Macleay moved to Havana, Cuba, where he was, in turn, commissioner of arbitration, commissary judge, and then judge. Retiring from this work, he emigrated to Australia, where he continued to collect insects and studied marine natural history. Early life Macleay was born in London, eldest son of Alexander Macleay, who named him for his then business partner, fellow wine merchant William Sharp. He attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with honours in 1814. He was then appointed attaché to the British embassy at Paris, and secretary to the board for liquidating British claims on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sharp Bush
William Sharp Bush (1786 - 1812) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812. He was also the first Marine Corps officer to be killed in combat. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Bush was appointed as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps on 3 July 1809 and was promoted to First Lieutenant on 4 March 1811. He lost his life while serving aboard , when he fell mortally wounded while attempting to board the frigate on 19 August 1812. He was posthumously awarded a silver medal by the United States Congress. His silver medal was presented to his nearest male relative, Lewis Bush Jackson, in early 1835. Namesake Two destroyers in the U.S. Navy have been named after Bush. The first was a that served from 1919 to 1922 and was scrapped in 1936. The second was a that served during World War II from 1943 to 1945. She was sunk in April 1945 off of Okinawa after being struck by three Japanese ''kamikaze , officially , were a part of the Japanese Special At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael William Sharp
Michael William Sharp (1776? – 1840) was an English painter. Life He was born in London, and was a pupil of Sir William Beechey. He also studied in the schools of the Royal Academy. In about 1804 he married the actress and dancer Arabella Menage (1782–1817). In 1813 he was in Norwich, where he lodged with John Crome, perhaps a former teacher, and godfather to one of his sons. He became one of the prominent painters of the Norwich school, with whom he exhibited for some years. Sharp later was in London, and died at Boulogne in 1840. Works Sharp appeared as a portrait-painter at the Royal Academy in 1801, but he became known as a painter of small domestic scenes, usually of a humorous character. His works were populist, and successful in his day. ''The Music Master'', exhibited at the British Institution in 1809, gained a premium and was purchased by Thomas Hope. Sharp obtained many commissions, and his pictures sold well at the exhibitions. Many of them also were engr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William F
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] |
Sir William Sharp, 6th Baronet
Major-General Sir William Sharp, 6th Baronet of Scotscraig, (1729-1780) was a Scottish soldier of fortune, who had a varied and ultimately successful military career but an unhappy private life. Life Born on 28 January 1729 in St Andrews, he was the only surviving son of Sir Alexander Sharp, 5th Baronet, (1697-1769) and his wife Margaret Hamilton (1697-1783). While he was studying at the University of St Andrews, the 1745 Rebellion broke out and he joined the rebel forces. Captured by the British Army, he was condemned to death. After five professors at the university wrote to the court on his behalf, he was reprieved and interned. However he escaped in August 1747 and made his way to France, then fighting Great Britain in the War of the Austrian Succession. Accepted in the French Army as an officer trainee, by 1761 he was a captain. In that year he resigned his commission and, although an unpardoned rebel, returned to Britain. The British at that time were putting together a gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Sharp (footballer)
William Henry Sharp (27 August 1915 – 6 May 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia serving as one of the second-tier regional semi-professional competitions which sit underneath the fully professional Australian Football League (AFL). It ... (VFL). Sharp's football career was interrupted by his service in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War. Notes External links * *Bill Sharp's playing statisticsfrom The VFA Project 1915 births 2006 deaths Australian rules footballers from Melbourne Sandringham Football Club players St Kilda Football Club players North Melbourne Football Club players People from St Kilda, Victoria Royal Australian Air Force personnel of World War II Military personnel from Melbourne {{AFL-bio-1915-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Sharp (baseball)
William Howard Sharp (born January 18, 1950) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Sharp graduated in 1968 from Lima Senior High School where he played baseball, basketball and football. As a senior basketball player, he led his team in assists en route to an appearance in the state tournament semifinals. He was a member of the school's inaugural athletics hall of fame class in 2018. Sharp earned a scholarship to play college football at Ohio State. After playing for Woody Hayes, he suffered a separated shoulder which convinced him to give up football and focus on baseball. He was taken with the first pick of the second round of the 1971 MLB draft by the Chicago White Sox. He was the first college player taken and was selected before future Hall of Famers George Brett and Mike Schmidt. Sharp made his Major League debut on May 26, 1973, in a 22-inning game at White Sox Park in Chicago. He recorded his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Sharp
Billy Louis Sharp (born 5 February 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker and captains club Sheffield United. He has also played for Rushden & Diamonds, Scunthorpe United, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Doncaster Rovers and Leeds United. On 1 January 2019, Sharp scored his 220th goal and became the leading English born goalscorer in English professional football during the 21st century so far, overtaking the record set by Rickie Lambert. On 8 February 2019, Sharp scored his 100th goal in all competitions for Sheffield United when he scored his second goal in a 3–3 draw against Aston Villa. Three days after the death of his newborn son in 2011, Sharp played and scored the opener in the game, and five days later he was lauded by the Ipswich Town fans following his goal against them. He and his wife set up The Luey Jacob Sharp Foundation in aid of gastroschisis research and to support other people affected by this condition. Club career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sharp (lithographer)
William Sharp (1803–1875) was a British-born painter who is credited with introducing chromolithography to America in 1840.Meggs, Philip B. ''A History of Graphic Design''. 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p. 147 Sharp had worked for the lithographer Charles Hullmandel in London. On his arrival in Boston in 1840, Sharp became partners with Francis Michelin, another former employee of Hullmandel. References Image gallery Image:Victoria regia – William Sharp.jpg, Victoria regia; chromolithograph (after John Fisk Allen) Image:'Victoria Water Lily' by William Sharp in 'Victoria regia', 1854, Loy McCandless Marks Library.jpg, Victoria water lily Image:1851 RailroadJubileeOnBostonCommon byWilliamSharp MFABoston.png, Railroad Jubilee On Boston Common, 1851 External links WorldCat English emigrants to the United States 1803 births 1875 deaths English printmakers Botanical illustrators Artists from Boston American lithographers English lithographers 19th-century lith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sharp (footballer)
William McAdam Sharp (1889 – 8 July 1915) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Clyde and Johnstone as an inside left. Personal life Prior to the First World War, Sharp was employed as a book-keeper with Harvey's in Saucel, Glasgow. In October 1914, two months after Britain's entry into the First World War, Sharp enlisted as a guardsman in the Scots Guards. He was serving in the 1st Battalion when he was killed in France on 8 July 1915. He was buried in Dud Corner Cemetery The Loos Memorial is a World War I memorial forming the sides and rear of Dud Corner Cemetery, located near the commune of Loos-en-Gohelle, in the Pas-de-Calais département of France. The memorial lists 20,610 names of British and Commonwealt ..., near Loos. References Scottish men's footballers 1915 deaths British Army personnel of World War I British military personnel killed in World War I 1889 births Scots Guards soldiers Men's association fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
