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Gibson (surname)
Gibson is a Scottish surname. It can be a sept of Clan Campbell, Clan Buchanan or Clan MacMillan. In Ireland, Gibson may be an anglicized form of the Irish-Gaelic, Irish Gaelic ''Ó Gibealláin''. It may also be derived from the popular medieval name Gilbert (itself derived from Giselbert or Gillebert), introduced to England and Ireland by the Normans and often shortened to "Gib". In this case the surname Gibson would mean "son of Gib". Notable people with the surname *Aaron Gibson (born 1977), American football player *Adam Gibson (born 1986), Australian basketball player *Adrian Gibson (1935–2015), Australian politician *Alan Gibson (1923–1997), English sports journalist *Alan Gibson (director) (1938–1987), Canadian film director *Alan Gibson (bishop) (1856–1922), clergyman in South Africa *Alec Gibson (born 1963), American football player *Aleena Gibson (born 1968), Swedish songwriter *Alex Gibson (other), multiple people *Alexander Gibson (other), mult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic (, ; Endonym and exonym, endonym: ), also known as Scots Gaelic or simply Gaelic, is a Celtic language native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a member of the Goidelic language, Goidelic branch of Celtic, Scottish Gaelic, alongside both Irish language, Irish and Manx language, Manx, developed out of Old Irish. It became a distinct spoken language sometime in the 13th century in the Middle Irish period, although a Classical Gaelic, common literary language was shared by the Gaels of both Ireland and Scotland until well into the 17th century. Most of modern Scotland was once Gaelic-speaking, as evidenced especially by Gaelic-language place names. In the 2011 United Kingdom census#2011 Census for Scotland, 2011 census of Scotland, 57,375 people (1.1% of the Scottish population, three years and older) reported being able to speak Gaelic, 1,275 fewer than in 2001. The highest percentages of Gaelic speakers were in the Outer Hebrides. Nevertheless, there is a language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Aleena Gibson
Aleena Gibson (born Anna-Lena Högdahl) is a Swedish songwriter living in Stockholm. Her credits include Jason Derulo, Mr. Big, Nick Carter, S Club 7, Chenoa, Tata Young, Rouge Jill Johnson, Girls' Generation, and Austin Mahone. ''AllMusic''. Retrieved 19 March 2019 She performed in singing her song "Better Believe It" and finished 6th in the first semi-final. Stefan Andersson and Gibson finished 5th in the first semi-final of Melodifestiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ben Gibson (other)
Benjamin Gibson may refer to: * Ben Gibson (born 1993), English footballer * Ben Gibson (politician) (1882–1949), American politician and lawyer * Ben Gibson, illustrator known for work on '' The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet'' * Ben Gibson, photographer known for work on Battle of the Beanfield * Ben Gibson, fictional character portrayed by Doug Sheehan in ''Knots Landing ''Knots Landing'' is an American primetime television soap opera that aired on CBS from December 27, 1979, to May 13, 1993. A spin-off of ''Dallas (TV series), Dallas'', it was set in a fictitious coastal suburb of Los Angeles and initially cente ...'' * Ben Gibson (soccer, born 2003), Australian footballer * Benjamin F. Gibson (1931–2021), American judge {{hndis, Gibson, Benjamin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Aubrey Gibson
Aubrey Hickes Lawson Gibson (4May 190126March 1973) was an Australian businessman, arts patron and art collector. Born and educated in Melbourne, Gibson became a successful businessman in the city, establishing his own company, A.H. Gibson Industries, which was listed on the stock exchange in the 1950s. He was also a director of other major manufacturers and distributors, including Volkswagen Australasia and Hoover Australia. Gibson is notable for his services to the arts. He maintained a substantial private art collection. He was a founding director of the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and of the National Trust of Australia, and deputy-chairman of the National Gallery of Victoria. Personal Gibson was born on 4 May 1901 in Kew, Melbourne. The third child of Scottish business manager John Gibson and English born wife Ellen née Lawson,Strahan, Frank, 1996"Gibson, Aubrey Hickes Lawson (1901–1973)" ''Australian Dictionary of Biography'', vol. 14. Melbourne: Melbourne U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ashley Gibson
Ashley Gibson (born ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Newcastle Thunder in the Championship. He has played for both England & England A at international level, with his full England debut was v France in the inaugural Federation Shield on 22 Oct 2006. He has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos, Salford City Reds, Castleford Tigers and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League. Background Gibson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. As a youth he played for Stanningley ARLFC. Leeds Rhinos He is also known to kick goals. He played only 29 times for Leeds over four years, despite scoring a hat-trick in his début, a 74-0 victory over the Leigh Centurions. A combination of limited first team opportunity and injury halting his chances in the first team. Salford City Reds He signed for Salford City Reds at the end of 2009's Super League XIV. Bradford Bulls RFL Championship side Bradford Bulls signed Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Antonio Gibson (safety)
Antonio Maurice Gibson (born July 5, 1962) is an American former professional football safety who played for the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He also was a member of the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at the University of Cincinnati. Early life Gibson attended Murrah High School, where he practiced football and track. He enrolled at Hinds Junior College in Jackson, Mississippi. After his sophomore season, he transferred to the University of Cincinnati. He led the team in tackles during the 1981 and 1982 seasons. He was named a team captain as a senior. He finished his career with 270 tackles and 7 interceptions. He also was a two-time AP Honorable-Mention All-American, All-Metro conference selection, and UC Bearcat Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Professional career Philadelphia Stars (USFL) Gibson was selected by the Philadelphia Stars in the fourth ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Antonio Gibson
Antonio Gibson (born June 23, 1998) is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Central Community College in Mississippi for two years prior to transferring to Memphis in 2018. As a return specialist and wide receiver with Memphis, Gibson was named American Athletic Conference (AAC) special teams player of the year in 2019 and received conference honors for both positions. He entered the 2020 NFL draft as a running back, where he was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round and played four seasons. Early life Gibson attended Eagle's Landing High School in McDonough, Georgia, playing for their football, basketball, and track teams. As a senior, he was named the ''Henry Daily Herald'' offensive player of the year. College career Gibson enrolled at East Central Community College in 2016, playing football for them prior to transferrin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Anne Gibson, Baroness Gibson Of Market Rasen
Anne Gibson, Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen, (née Tasker; 10 December 1940 – 20 April 2018) was a British trade unionist, Labour peer and author of several pamphlets about industrial laws. Biography The daughter of Harry and Jessie Tasker, she was educated at Market Rasen Junior School and Caistor Grammar School in Lincolnshire. She was further educated at the Chelmsford College of Further Education and the University of Essex, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in government in 1976. Gibson worked first as secretary from 1956 to 1959 and then as bank cashier until 1966. Between 1966 and 1970, she was organiser for Saffron Walden Labour Party. In 1976 and 1977, she was employed by the ''House Magazine''. From 1977 to 1987, Gibson was assistant secretary of the Organisation and Industrial Relations Department of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and from 1987 to 2000 national secretary of Manufacturing Science and Finance (MSF). From 1989 to 2000, she was me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Andrew Gibson (other)
Andrew Gibson may refer to: Sportspeople *Andrew Gibson (curler) (born 1979), Canadian curler * Andrew Gibson (footballer) (1890–1962), Scottish footballer (Southampton FC) * Andrew Gibson (Scottish footballer) in 2012–13 Hamilton Academical F.C. season * Andy Gibson (footballer, born 1969), Scottish footballer (Aberdeen FC) * Andy Gibson (footballer, born 1982), Scottish footballer (Partick Thistle) * Andy Gibson (golfer) in Maryland Open Musicians *Andy Gibson (1913–1961), American jazz trumpeter, arranger, and composer * Andy Gibson (singer) (born 1981), American country music singer Others * Andrew E. Gibson (1922–2001), American shipping executive * Andrew Harold Gibson (1883–1971), Canadian commissioner * Andrew William Gibson (born 1949), British writer and academic *Andrea Gibson (born 1975), American poet *Andy Gibson (steamboat) The ''Andy Gibson'' was a steamboat that serviced the headwaters of the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Minnesota from 1884 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson (born August 13, 1975) is an American poet and activist from Calais, Maine, who has lived in Boulder, Colorado since 1999. Gibson's poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, social justice, and LGBTQ topics. Personal life Gibson grew up in Calais, Maine. They have one sister, Laura, who is mentioned in a poem "The Moon Is a Kite". Growing up in a Baptist home and attending local schools, they later attended Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Moving with a girlfriend, Gibson lived for a time in New Orleans, and later the two moved in 1999 to Boulder, Colorado, where they settled. They went to their first open-mic in Denver, where Gibson was inspired to become a spoken word artist. Gibson uses gender-neutral pronouns, specifically they/them/theirs. Many of their poems are about gender identity, such as "Swing Set" and "Andrew". Gibson has said, regarding gender, "I don't necessarily identify within a gender binary. I've never in my life really felt like a woman an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Amy Gibson
Amy Gibson (born November 25, 1960) is an American daytime television Emmy-nominated actress and businesswoman. Career Gibson's credits include ''Love of Life'' (Lynn Henderson), ''Young and the Restless'' (Alana Anthony Jackson), and ''General Hospital'' (Colette Francoise) in the 1980s. Personal life Gibson is the younger sister of Jody Gibson and the niece of singer Georgia Gibbs, a recording artist with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her mother Tobe Gibson is the talent agent who discovered Tom Cruise. Secretly bald for over 20 years due to the medical condition alopecia areata Alopecia areata (AA), also known as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair loss, hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. It often results in a few Baldness, bald spots on the scalp, each about the size of a coin. Psychological st ..., Gibson built a post-acting career in wig manufacturing and consulting services to those in need of guidance and support who are dealing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Althea Gibson
Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam event (the French Open). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals (precursor of the US Open), then won both again in 1958 and was voted Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press in both years. In all, she won 11 Grand Slam titles: five singles titles, five doubles titles, and one mixed doubles title. "She is one of the greatest players who ever lived," said Bob Ryland, a tennis contemporary and former coach of Venus and Serena Williams." Martina avratilovacouldn't touch her. I think she'd beat the Williams sisters." Gibson was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971 and the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. In the early 1960s, she also becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
