Longley (surname)

Longley is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

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Avard Longley Avard Longley (February 22, 1823 – February 22, 1884) was a farmer, merchant and politician in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1859 to 1867 and again from 1874 to 1878 and repre ...

(1823–1884), Canadian politician from Nova Scotia; served in the House of Commons 1878–82 *

Bernard Longley Bernard Longley (born 5 April 1955) is an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was named the Archbishop of Birmingham on 1 October 2009, and installed on 8 December 2009. Early life and ministry Bernard Longley was born in Opensh ...

(born 1955) is the archbishop of Birmingham since 2009 *

Bill Longley (gunfighter) William Preston Longley (October 6, 1851 – October 11, 1878), also known as Wild Bill Longley, was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter noted for his ruthless nature, speed with a gun, quick temper, and unpredictable demeanor. He is consi ...

(1851–1878), American outlaw and gunfighter in the Old West *

Bill Longley (speedway rider) William Mowbray Longley (11 November 1911 in Dandenong, Victoria – 15 April 2005) was an Australian international speedway rider who began his British career with the New Cross Rangers in 1937,Jacobs, N. (2008) ''Out of the Frying Pan'', The ...

(born 1914), Australian speedway rider *

Blair Longley Blair Timmothy Longley (born September 25, 1950) is a Canadian politician and activist. Early life Blair Longley was born on September 25, 1950, in Vancouver, British Columbia and grew up in North Vancouver. Career Longley attended the foundi ...

(b. 1950), Canadian politician and marijuana activist *

Charles Thomas Longley Charles Thomas Longley (28 July 1794 – 27 October 1868) was a bishop in the Church of England. He served as Bishop of Ripon, Bishop of Durham, Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1862 until his death. Life He was born at Roc ...

(1794–1868), British Anglican Church priest; Archbishop of York; Archbishop of Canterbury 1862–68 *

Clifford Longley Clifford Longley is an English journalist and author. Early life Clifford Longley was educated at the Trinity School of John Whitgift in Croydon. He graduated from the University of Southampton. Career Longley was a journalist for ''The Times'' ...

, English journalist and author. *

Clint Longley Howard Clinton "Clint" Longley, Jr. (born July 28, 1952) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers. He also was a member of the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadia ...

(born 1952), American professional football player *

Edna Longley Edna Longley (born 1940) is an Irish literary critic and cultural commentator specialising in modern Irish and British poetry. Early life and education Born in Cork in 1940, the daughter of mathematics professor T.S. Broderick and a Scottish P ...

(born 1940), Northern Irish literary critic * Harry Sherman Longley (1868-1944), Episcopal bishop in the United States * James B. Longley, Jr. (born 1951), American politician from Maine; U.S. representative 1995–97; son of James B. Longley (governor) *

James B. Longley James Bernard Longley Sr. (April 22, 1924 – August 16, 1980) was an American politician. He served as the 69th Governor of Maine from 1975 to 1979, and was the first Independent to hold the office. In 1949, he married the former Helen Angela W ...

(1924–1980), American politician from Maine; governor of Maine 1975–79 *

James Longley (filmmaker) James Bertrand Longley is an American filmmaker. Career His work includes the documentary, ''Gaza Strip'', released in 2002. His production, ''Iraq in Fragments'', presents a view of Iraq and Iraqis during the first two years of Iraq War. It ...

, American documentary filmmaker *

James Wilberforce Longley James Wilberforce Longley (4 January 1849 – 16 March 1922) was a Canadian journalist, lawyer, politician, and judge. Born in Paradise, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, the son of Israel Longley and Frances Manning, Longley received a Bache ...

(1849–1922), Canadian journalist, judge, and politician; served in the Nova Scotia legislature *

Jim Longley James Alan Longley (born 28 July 1958) is a former Australian politician and banking executive. As a member of the Liberal Party, he served as the Member of Parliament for Pittwater in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales (NSW) from 1 ...

(born 1958), Australian accountant and politician; served in the New South Wales legislature 1986–96 *

John Longley Major-general (United Kingdom), Major General Sir John Raynsford Longley (7 March 1867 – 13 February 1953) was a British Army officer who reached high command during World War I. Military career Educated at Cheltenham College,

(1867–1953), British Army officer * John B. Longley (1830–1892), American lawyer and politician *

Luc Longley Lucien James Longley (born 19 January 1969) is an Australian professional basketball coach and former player. He was the first Australian to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he played for four teams over 10 seasons. Long ...

(born 1969), Australian professional basketball player *

Michael Longley Michael Longley, (born 27 July 1939, Belfast, Northern Ireland), is an Anglo-Irish poet. Life and career One of twin boys, Michael Longley was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to English parents, Longley was educated at the Royal Belfast A ...

(born 1939), Northern Ireland poet * Mitch Longley (born 1965), American film and television actor * Sarah Longley (born 1975) Northern Irish painter *

Thomas James Longley Thomas James Longley (born 22 April 1989)''England & Wales, Birth Index: 1984–2005'' is an English actor and model. Career In 2004, Longley achieved acclaim from ''The Times'' for his performance as Gabriel in a widely publicised revival of ' ...

(born 1989), British actor *

Ty Longley Ty Christopher Longley (September 4, 1971 – February 20, 2003) was an American guitarist. He was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Brookfield High School in Brookfield, Ohio. He joined the band Great White in 2000, played in Sa ...

(1971–2003), American guitarist and singer in the band Great White *

Vicky Longley Victoria "Vicky" Jane Longley (born 26 October 1988 in Bromley, London) is an English actress and singer. Early life Longley trained at the Italia Conti Academy in London for eight years from age eleven. Longley played Cinderella in Bristo ...

(born 1988), British actress *

Victoria Longley (Australian actress) Victoria Constance Mary Longley (24 September 1960 – 29 August 2010) was an Australian actress. She worked extensively in television. Career She debuted in a film called ''The More Things Change'' as a pregnant au pair. An early foray into ...

(born 1987), Australian actress {{surname, Longley