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William Walton (other)
William Walton (1902–1983) was a British composer and conductor William Walton may also refer to: In sports *William Walton (cricketer, born 1862) (1862–1925), English cricketer * William Walton (cricketer, born 1799) (1799–1882), English cricketer *William Walton (footballer) (1871–1929), English footballer * William Walton (rugby) (1874–1940), rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s and 1900s * Bill Walton (1952 - 2024), American basketball player and sportscaster *Billy Walton (1871–1963), English footballer * Bill Walton (footballer) (1894–1953), Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) * Billy Walton (hurler) (1961–2012), Irish hurler * Bill Walton (volleyball), American volleyball coach In politics *William Walton (bishop) (1716–1780), Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District of England * William B. Walton (1871–1939), U.S. Representative from New Mexico *William M. Walton (1832 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Walton
Sir William Turner Walton (29 March 19028 March 1983) was an English composer. During a sixty-year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera. His best-known works include ''Façade'', the cantata ''Belshazzar's Feast'', the Viola Concerto, the First Symphony, and the British coronation marches ''Crown Imperial'' and '' Orb and Sceptre''. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, the son of a musician, Walton was a chorister and then an undergraduate at Christ Church, Oxford. On leaving the university, he was taken up by the literary Sitwell siblings, who provided him with a home and a cultural education. His earliest work of note was a collaboration with Edith Sitwell, ''Façade'', which at first brought him notoriety as a modernist, but later became a popular ballet score. In middle age, Walton left Britain and set up home with his young wife Susana on the Italian island of Ischia. By this time, he had ceased to be regarded as a moderni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Walton (bishop)
William Walton (1716–1780) was an English Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District of England from 1775 to 1780. Born in Manchester on 9 December 1716, he was the son of Michael and Mary Walton., ''The Episcopal Succession, volume 3'', p. 264. He entered the English College, Douai in October 1731 and received the four minor orders on 20 April 1737. During the next few years he was ordained a sub-deacon on 29 May 1739, a deacon on 23 May 1739, and a priest on 3 April 1741. He left Douai on 4 June 1748 to serve on the English mission. He was appointed coadjutor to Francis Petre, Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District on 18 July 1770. Later in the same year, he was consecrated Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service. The word ''consecration'' literally means "association with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different grou ... Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Walton (writer)
William Walton (1784–1857) was an English writer on Spain and Portugal. Life William Walton, consul for Spain in Liverpool, he was sent to Spain and Portugal at an early age to study the languages and train for a business career. Thence via the Spanish American colonies, he became secretary to the British expedition which captured San Domingo Hispaniola (, also ; es, La Española; Latin and french: Hispaniola; ht, Ispayola; tnq, Ayiti or Quisqueya) is an island in the Caribbean that is part of the Greater Antilles. Hispaniola is the most populous island in the West Indies, and ... from the French in 1802. He remained there as British agent, returning to England in 1809. Living first in Bristol, and then in London, Walton concentrated on writing about the contemporary politics of Spain and Portugal. For the most part he advocated against the policy pursued by the British ministers. He took an interest in the question of naturalising the alpaca, and wrote essays o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Walton (painter)
William Edwin Walton (August 20, 1909 – December 18, 1994) was an American journalist and abstract expressionist painter. He was a confidant of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, and chaired the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts from 1963 to 1971. Early life and career Walton was born on August, 20, 1909,Meyers, p. 394. in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Joseph William and Helen Louise Weller Walton. He was the youngest of three children, and had two older sisters, Helen and Ruth.Weller, p. 330. His father owned and published the ''Jacksonville Journal-Courier'', the local newspaper.Leuck, Thomas J. "William Walton Is Dead at 84." ''New York Times.'' December 20, 1994. Accessed 2012-10-14. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancashire (UK Parliament Constituency)
Lancashire was a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England from 1290, then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1832. It was represented by two Members of Parliament, traditionally known as Knights of the Shire until 1832. The ancient county of Lancashire covers a much larger area than the area now administered by Lancashire County Council. The county town of Lancaster is in the north of the county. The county boundary is further north beyond Carnforth and follows approximately the same boundary as the modern County Council area. The historic county of Lancashire also includes land on the opposite side of Morecambe Bay. Barrow and Furness and the area between Lake Windermere and the River Duddon, and the area west of the River Winster are considered parts of the historic county of Lancashire. Most of the modern district of Ribble Valley is within the boundaries of the histori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Walton (merchant)
William Walton (17061768) was the son of Captain William and Mary (Santford) Walton. He followed his father into the shipping and mercantile business and became a prominent figure in the colony of New York, serving as a member of the New York General Assembly (1751–58) and of the Governor's Council (1758–68). He was one of the founders and a trustee of the New York Society Library and a member of the Board of Trade from 1758 until his death in 1768. The family of William Walton acquired its fortune in part through an advantageous contract to furnish provisions and supplies to the Spaniards at St. Augustine, Florida. His father, the captain, was an enterprising builder of vessels, as well as a shipper of goods, and appears also to have sailed his own vessels on trading voyages to the West Indies and to the Spanish Main. Captain William Walton brought 457 Africans to New York, more than any other slave trader; in 1717 and 1721 he transported 217 people from coastal Africa in vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William M
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 B
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 should b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Walton (volleyball)
William G. Walton is an American volleyball coach who currently serves as the associate head coach for the Grand Rapids Rise of the Pro Volleyball Federation. He previously served as the head coach of the women's teams at Elmhurst University Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois. It has a tradition of service-oriented learning and an affiliation with the United Church of Christ. The university changed its name from Elmhurst College on July 1, 2020. H ... and the University of Houston. Head coaching record References Living people American men's volleyball players American volleyball coaches Houston Cougars women's volleyball coaches Aurora Spartans athletes Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{US-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Walton (cricketer, Born 1862)
William Walton (7 August 1862 – 16 February 1925) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1887. Walton was born in Glossop, Derbyshire, the son of Matthew Walton Matthew Walton (died January 18, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, cousin of George Walton and John Walton. Walton received a limited schooling. He served as member of the conventions held in Danville in 1785 and 1787. He serv ..., manager of a cotton mill, and his wife Elizabeth. His father appeared in one match for Lancashire in 1867. Walton started playing for Derbyshire in the 1887 season taking part in two non-qualifying matches before his one first-class game in July against Surrey. He was an opening batsman but made little impression. Derbyshire were out of the Championship in 1888 and Walton played two more matches for them in the 1893 season. Walton died at Glossop at the age of 62. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Walton, William 1862 births 1925 deaths People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Walton (hurler)
William Walton (16 May 1961 – 18 November 2012) was an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Kilkenny senior team. Born in Kilkenny, Walton first played competitive hurling during his schooling at St. Kieran's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 1981–82 National Hurling League. Walton went on to play a minor role for Kilkenny for just one season, and won one a set of All-Ireland and Leinster medals as a non-playing substitute, as well as a National Hurling League medal. At club level Walton was a one-time All-Ireland medallist with James Stephens. In addition to this he also won one Leinster medal and one championship medal. Walton's father, Tom, enjoyed All-Ireland success with Kilkenny in 1947. For over twenty years Walton acted as selector and manager of a host of underage and adult teams, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Walton (footballer)
William Henry Walton (3 September 1894 – 24 July 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Walton started his career at Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Port Melbourne and was their leading goal-kicker in 1914. When the VFA went into recess due to WWI, Walton agreed to captain South Melbourne District in the VJFA for 1916. Enticed to join Collingwood in 1918, Walton appeared in Grand Finals in both his seasons with Collingwood. He played centre half forward in the 1918 VFL Grand Final loss to South Melbourne and centre half back in the 1919 premiership team. Walton returned to Port Melbourne in 1920 and was appointed captain-coach of Hawthorn (then playing in the VFA) in 1922. He was however refused a clearance by Port Melbourne and as a result spent the season playing for them, while coaching Hawthorn during the week. Twice that season, he had the unusual situation of playing a VFA game against t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
