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William Leslie (other)
William Leslie or Bill Leslie may refer to: *William Leslie, 3rd Earl of Rothes (died 1513), Scottish nobleman, briefly Earl of Rothes in 1513, killed at Flodden Field *Sir William Leslie, 3rd Baronet (died c. 1680), one of the Leslie baronets *Wilhelm von Leslie (1718–1727), bishop of Laybach *William Leslie (British Army officer) (1751–1777), son of Earl of Leven, killed at the Battle of Princeton * William Leslie of Nethermuir (1802–1879), architect and Lord Provost of Aberdeen * William Leslie (MP) (1814–1880), Scottish politician and MP for Aberdeenshire *William Leslie (footballer) (fl. 1893–1904), Scottish footballer of the late 19th century *William Leslie (rugby league) (fl. 1908), rugby league player in the New South Wales Rugby League's foundation * (1925–2003), American jazz musician * William Leslie (actor) (1925–2005), American actor *Bill Leslie (journalist) (born 1952), American journalist and musician *Bill Leslie (commentator) (born 1971), British foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie, 3rd Earl Of Rothes
William Leslie (died 9 September 1513), 3rd Earl of Rothes, was the son of Andrew Leslie, Master of Rothes, and Marjory (also known as Elizabeth) Sinclair, daughter of William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness. He succeeded his elder brother George as Earl in 1513. As George had tried to sell the family lands without royal permission William was trying to recover his rights, especially over the Barony centred on Ballinbreich Castle. However, he was killed at the battle of Flodden. William married Margaret Balfour, and his heir was George Leslie, 4th Earl of Rothes. Their other children included John Leslie of Parkhill who was captured at the battle of Solway Moss The Battle of Solway Moss took place on Solway Moss near the River Esk on the English side of the Anglo-Scottish border in November 1542 between English and Scottish forces. The Scottish King James V had refused to break from the Catholic Chu ..., and James Leslie, Parson of Rothes. References 1513 deat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Baronets
There have been four baronetcies created for persons with the surname Leslie, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia, one in the Baronetage of Ireland, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Three of the creations are extant as of 2010. The Leslie Baronetcy, of Wardis and Findrassie in the County of Moray, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 1 September 1625 for John Leslie, with remainder to his heirs male whatsoever. He was a descendant of the Leslies of Balquhain, from whom the Leslie Counts of the Holy Roman Empire are also descended (see Clan Leslie). On the death of the second Baronet in 1645, the title reverted to his uncle, William Leslie. However, he declined to assume the title as he would not also inherit the Wardis estate. His four sons all died childless. The title was assumed in circa 1800 by John Leslie, the fourth Baronet. He was a descendant of Norman Leslie, younger brother of the third Baronet. The presu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelm Von Leslie
Wilhelm von Leslie (originally William Leslie) (1657–1727) was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest, who became Bishop of Laibach in 1718. Life He was the second son of William Leslie, fifth laird of Meikle Wartle, Warthill, Aberdeenshire, and his wife Anne, daughter of James Elphinstone of Glack, and great-niece of William Elphinstone, bishop of Aberdeen. He went at the age of 11 with his elder brother to King's College, Aberdeen. On leaving the university Leslie was for a time parish schoolmaster of Chapel of Garioch, near his father's property. In 1684 he moved to Padua to study. There he became a Roman Catholic convert and after studying for the priesthood at the Scots College (Rome), Pontifical Scots College in Rome took holy orders. Cardinal Gregorio Barbarigo appointed him professor of theology at Padua. On 22 Dec 1697, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Piazza, Bishop of Faenza, with László Ádám Erdődy, Bishop of Nitra, and Sigismund Kollonitsch, Bishop of Vác, servi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie (British Army Officer)
The Honourable William Leslie (8 August 1751 – 3 January 1777) was a British nobleman and soldier. He was the second son of the Earl of Leven and Melville from Scotland and a captain in the 17th Foot of the British Army during the American War of Independence. He was mortally wounded during the Battle of Princeton and buried with military honours by American General George Washington at Pluckemin, New Jersey. Early life Leslie was born on 8 August 1751 to David Leslie, 6th Earl of Leven and Wilhelmina Nisbet. He was the nephew of General Alexander Leslie. During the summer of 1767, he became a friend of Benjamin Rush, who was then studying medicine at University of Edinburgh and had visited the estate of the Earl of Leven. Military career In 1771, he joined the 42nd Highlanders; then switched to the 17th Foot and was promoted to lieutenant in 1773, and to captain in 1776. Sent to America in 1776, he served in the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Fort Washington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie Of Nethermuir
Sir William Leslie of Nethermuir (1802–1879) was a Scottish architect and building contractor who served as Lord Provost of Aberdeen 1869 to 1873. Life He was born at New Deer in Aberdeenshire into a Congregationalist family. By 1828 he was an established architect in Aberdeen living at Park Cottage on Broadford. He also started operating as a building contractor, and in this capacity was one of the city's largest employers, employing over 150 men. In 1836 he was appointed agent for the repair and maintenance of the Duke of Sutherland's estates undertaking, design, engineering and construction tasks.Dictionary of Scottish Architects: William Leslie In 1838 he formed a new company: McDonald & Leslie, based in Dornoch, having merged with granite sculptors Alexander NcDonald & Co. His work began to gravitate mainly to Aberdeen and in 1850 he opened an office at 8 Golden Square. In 1853 he dissolved the partnership with McDonald and began to concentrate on Aberdeen affairs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie (MP)
William Leslie (16 March 1814 – 4 March 1880), was a Scottish Conservative Party politician. Leslie was elected Conservative MP for Aberdeenshire at a by-election in 1861—caused by the succession of George Hamilton-Gordon to 5th Earl of Aberdeen Earl () is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word ''eorl'', meaning "a man of noble birth or rank". The word is cognate with the Scandinavian form '' jarl'', and meant "chieftain", particu ...—and held the seat until 1866 when he resigned. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Leslie, William UK MPs 1859–1865 UK MPs 1865–1868 1814 births 1880 deaths Scottish Tory MPs (pre-1912) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie (footballer)
William Leslie was a Scottish footballer who played as Defender for Lomas Athletic Club and the Argentina national team. Career Leslie began his career in Lomas Athletic Club, team where he had won the first division championship 1893, and it had been the top scorer with 7 goals. Between 1900 and 1904 Leslie played in Quilmes Atlético Club. In 1902 Leslie played in the Argentine team, who had played his first match against the Uruguay team. The match was played on 20 July 1902 in Montevideo, with a score 6–0 in favor of Argentina. Some of the Argentine goals were scored by Charles Dickinson and Juan Brown. by T. Casale, 20 July 2015 Titles ;Lomas Athletic *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie (rugby League)
William Leslie (Sydney, Australia) was a rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) is the governing body of rugby league in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory and is a member of the Australian Rugby League Commission. It was formed in Sydney on 8 August 1907 and was ... (NSWRL)'s foundation season of 1908. Leslie played for the Eastern Suburbs club. References * The Eastern Suburbs club website Australian rugby league players Sydney Roosters players Year of death missing Year of birth missing Rugby league players from Sydney {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Leslie (actor)
William Leslie (May 27, 1925 – December 19, 2005) was an American film and television actor. Born in Seagraves, Texas. Leslie attended at University of Colorado. He served in the United States Navy during World War II for which Leslie served for three years. He began his career in 1952, where Leslie co-starred in the film '' Scorching Fury'' alongside actors, Richard Devon and Sherwood Price. He then appeared in the 1953 film '' Forever Female''. Leslie appeared in two films from 1955 with actress, Lucy Marlow. He guest-starred in television programs including '' Fury'', ''Tales of Wells Fargo'', ''The Donna Reed Show'', ''My Three Sons'', '' Dr. Kildare'', '' Ironside'', ''The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin'', ''Hawaiian Eye'', ''Combat!'' and ''Father Knows Best''. Leslie also co-starred and appeared in films such as, ''Up Periscope'', ''Bring Your Smile Along'', '' Hellcats of the Navy'', ''The Horse Soldiers'', ''The Night the World Exploded'', ''Operation Mad Ball'', ''Muti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Leslie (journalist)
Bill Leslie is a journalist who formerly anchored the morning and noon newscasts for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also known as a new age record artist who, along with his World Music band Lorica (band), Lorica who perform traditional as well as Celtic fusion music composed by Leslie. Leslie has also composed music featured on two albums by Bragh Adair. Leslie graduated from the University of North Carolina. Career Following his graduation from UNC in 1972, Bill began his radio and television career as a reporter and news anchor for WKIX (AM), WKIX radio in Raleigh. After a three-year stint, he then worked for WTAR in Norfolk and KBME (AM), KULF in Houston, before returning to Raleigh in 1979 as News Director for WRAL-FM. In 1984, he transitioned to television work with WRAL-TV, where he has stayed for over 30 years. During that time, he served the station in a variety of roles, including News Director, weekend anchor, environmental reporter, and co-anchor of the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Leslie (commentator)
Bill Leslie (born 1971) is a British football commentator. Biography Bill Leslie was born in London in 1971. Leslie's first broadcasting experience was with London radio station Capital Gold, working initially as a football reporter and secondary commentator before taking the lead role on Jonathan Pearce's departure to the BBC in 2002. His first television commentary experience was with Channel Five – covering the 2002 UEFA Under-21 Championship. Leslie transferred to Sky in 2003, initially to work on coverage of the UEFA Champions League and soon after helped launch Football First in 2004. He commentated on the first "Game of the Day" between Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic at the start of the 2004–2005 season. Following the departure of Ian Crocker to Setanta Sports in the summer of 2006, Leslie took over the role as Sky's principal commentator on the Football League. He was also given the role of commentary on Sky Sports' now limited Scottish football output ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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