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Belle (Beauty And The Beast)
Belle is a feminine given name meaning "beautiful". It may also be a short form (hypocorism) of Isabella, Isabel or variations thereof. People * Isabella Belle Kendrick Abbott (1842–1893), American author * Belle Baker (1893–1957), American singer and actress * Belle Baranceanu (1902–1988), American artist * Belle Barth (1911–1971), Jewish-American entertainer * Belle Benchley (1882–1972), American director of the San Diego Zoo from 1927 to 1953 * Belle Bennett (1891–1932), American stage and screen actress * Isabella Belle Boyd (1843–1900), Confederate spy during the American Civil War * Belle Brezing (1860–1940), American brothel owner, believed to be the model for Belle Watling in ''Gone with the Wind'' * Belle Chrystall (1910–2003), British actress * Belle Chuo (born 1986), Taiwanese actress * Belle Cole (1845–1905), American singer * Belle Cooledge (1884–1955), American politician, first female mayor of Sacramento, California * Belle Delphine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Gibson
Annabelle Natalie Gibson (born 8 October 1991) is an Australian health fraudster, former influencer and pseudoscience advocate. She is the author of ''The Whole Pantry'' mobile app and its later companion cookbook. Throughout her career as a wellness guru, Gibson falsely claimed to have been diagnosed with multiple cancer pathologies, including brain cancer, which she claimed to be effectively managing through diet, exercise, natural medicine, and alternative medicine therapies. She falsely claimed she had donated significant proportions of her income and company profits to numerous charities. Gibson admitted in an April 2015 interview that she had fabricated her claims of having multiple cancers. Consumer Affairs Victoria announced legal action against Gibson in 2016, and in 2017 the Federal Court of Australia supported most of their claims, applying a fine of , which, , Gibson has not paid. Early life and education Annabelle Natalie Gibson was born on 8 October 1991 in La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Hunt Shortridge
Belle Hunt Shortridge (, Hunt; 1858 – November 24, 1893) was an American writer of poetry, novels, short stories, and juvenile literature. She was the first person of European descent to be born in Wise County, Texas. She was a versatile and prolific writer, when the brief time allotted to her is considered. She published a volume of poems entitled ''Lone Star Lights'' (1890), two novels, ''Held in Trust'' (1892) and ''Circumstance'' (1893), and numerous short stories and sketches. Shortridge died in 1893. Early years and education Belle Hunt was born in 1858, at Cactus Hill, Texas, near Decatur, Texas. She was the first child of European ancestry born in Wise County. She was the daughter of William Hudson Hunt, a pioneer of the Republic of Texas, who was commissioned and served as lieutenant-colonel in the Mexican–American War, and was appointed government surveyor. Later, he was widely known as locator of lands, and as a progressive citizen of the State of Texas. He was des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Reynolds
Belle Reynolds (née Arabella Macomber; October 20, 1840 – July 28, 1937) was an American Civil War nurse, physician, and woman's club leader. Reynolds joined her husband Lieutenant William S. Reynolds who was enlisted with the Seventeenth Illinois Volunteer Regiment and traveled with him to battle during the American Civil War. She became a heroine because of her involvement in the Battle of Shiloh, where Belle helped the wounded soldiers. Early life and family Belle Macomber was born in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Thence, her family removed to Iowa, where the young girl had many pioneer experiences. Returning East to complete her education, she afterward became a school teacher in the then wilderness of Cass County, Iowa. Marrying, in 1860, Mr. Reynolds of Illinois, she removed to Peoria, where on the anniversary of her wedding she heard the news of the firing upon Fort Sumter. Civil War service A few months later, she was with her husband, following the fortunes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle L
Belle may refer to: People and fictional characters * Belle (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Belle (surname), a list of people * Southern belle, a stock character representing a young woman of the American South's upper class * Belle (Disney character), the heroine and protagonist of Disney’s 1991 Academy Award winning animated film ''Beauty and the Beast''. Brands and enterprises * Belle Air, a former airline with headquarters in Tirana, Albania * Belle Air Europe, a subsidiary of Belle Air in the Kosovo * Belle Baby Carriers, an American baby carrier manufacturer * Belle International, a Chinese footwear retailer Film and television * ''Belle'' (1973 film), a Belgian-French drama film by André Delvaux * ''Belle'' (2013 film), a British film by Amma Asante * ''Belle'' (2021 film), a Japanese animated film by Mamoru Hosoda * '' Belle's'', an American comedy TV series that premiered in 2013 Music * ''Belle'' (album), a 2011 album by Bic Rung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Perez
Maribel Pérez (born 29 January 1976), best known by her stage name Belle Perez, is a Belgian-Spanish musician and songwriter. Born in Neerpelt to Spanish parents as María Isabelle Pérez Cerezo, the Flemish singer was discovered for her musical talents by Patrick Renier at a local talent show in 1997 at the age of 21. In 1999 she participated in the Belgian preselections of the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 and from then on Belle's career in music took off. She started off in pop music but in 2002 she changed her style to Latino/pop and went live on stage with her own "Baila Perez"-band. The album that came with it was an instant success and remained on the top spot in the Belgian charts for several weeks. As of 2006, she has achieved a relatively high level of fame in her native Belgium and the Netherlands. She has also become the presenter of a popular Dutch music show. Perez participated in the Belgian tryouts for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, but ended up getting 3rd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Moskowitz
Belle Moskowitz ( Lindner, Israels; October 5, 1877 – January 2, 1933) was a Jewish-American Progressive Era , progressive reformer and political advisor in the early 20th century. She worked as a political advisor and publicist to New York (state), New York Governor and 1928 Democratic Party (United States), Democratic presidential candidate Al Smith. In her obituary, the ''New York Times'' referred to her as the most powerful woman in U.S. politics. Early life Belle Lindner was born on October 5, 1877 in Harlem, New York City. She was raised in an Ashkenazi Jewish family; her parents were Isidor Lindner () and Esther Freyer (), religious immigrants from East Prussia. They worked in watchmaking. Isidor was a cantor at Temple Israel of the City of New York, Temple Israel, the first synagogue in Harlem. As a young girl, Belle Lindner would have been exposed to the charitable activities of the temple's female Sisterhood, a group which collected money, organized sewing for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Moore
Isabella "Belle" McAlpine Moore (23 October 1894 – 7 March 1975), later known by her married name Belle Cameron, was a Scottish competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics. At the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, Moore won a gold medal as a member of the first-place British women's team in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay, together with teammates Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs and Irene Steer.Maggie Barry, Forgotten Olympic Golden Girl Belle Moore Remembered 100 Years After Landmark Win, ''Daily Record'' (29 April 2012). Retrieved 2 June 2015. The British women set a new world record in the event of 5:52.8, beating the German and Austrian women's relay teams by a wide margin. Swedish King Gustav V presented Moore and her teammates with their gold medals and Olympic laurels. Moore was trained as a longer-distance swimmer, but only 100-metre swimming events were available for women at the 1912 Olympics; she was eliminated in the semi-finals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Montrose
Belle Montrose (born Isabelle Donohue; April 23, 1886 – October 26, 1964) was an American actress and vaudeville performer. Career The Illinois-born Montrose appeared on stage with her husband Carroll Abler (stage name: Billy Allen; 1888–1923) in the comedy team of Allen and Montrose (with Allen as the straight man), touring with the Orpheum vaudeville circuit. On December 26, 1921, Montrose and Carroll Abler became the parents of Steve Allen. After Carroll Abler died in 1923, young Steve Allen began living with the Montrose family on Chicago's South Side, near Hyde Park, while his mother toured. After Carroll's death, Belle continued in vaudeville, working as a solo act and with other comedians. In 1925, the 17-year-old comedian Milton Berle toured with Montrose. Years later, Steve Allen wrote about her in his memoir, ''Mark It and Strike It: An Autobiography'' (1960). Television Milton Berle once described Montrose as "the funniest woman in vaudeville." In her lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Mitchell
Belle Mitchell (September 24, 1889 – February 12, 1979) was an American stage and film actress. She appeared in more than 100 films between 1915 and 1978. She was born in Croswell, Michigan and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. Partial filmography (NOTE: In the IMDb list, it states that she appeared in some Harold Lloyd and Stan Laurel (solo) films, but this information is incorrect as another actress with the same name actually appeared in those films.) * '' His Regeneration'' (1915, Short) - The Saloon Girl (uncredited) * ''Flying Romeos'' (1928) - Mrs. Goldberg * '' Symphony of Six Million'' (1932) - Guest at Redemption Ceremony (uncredited) * '' I Love That Man'' (1933) - Maria - Angelo's Wife * '' Viva Villa!'' (1934) - Spanish Wife (uncredited) * '' Stamboul Quest'' (1934) - Hotel Maid (uncredited) * '' Rendezvous'' (1935) - Mexican (uncredited) * ''The Leavenworth Case'' (1936) - The Cat Woman * ''San Francisco'' (1936) - Louise - Mary's Maid (uncredited) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Mariano
Belinda Angelito "Belle" Mariano (born June 10, 2002) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She began appearing on television at the age of nine playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' Goin' Bulilit'' (2012–2015). Mariano then starred in the film '' Four Sisters Before the Wedding'' (2020) and the television series '' He's Into Her'' (2021–2022) and ''Can't Buy Me Love'' (2023–2024). Early life and education Belinda Angelito Mariano was born on June 10, 2002 to Michael and Katrina Mariano. She studied elementary at St. Paul College, Pasig and finished her junior high school at Divine Angels Montessori of Cainta, Inc., and senior high school at Homeschool Global. She is the eldest of five children, including Daniela, Tali, Natalia and Iñigo. The family lives at Pasig. Career 2012–2018: career beginnings, ''Lorenzo's Time'', and ''Goin' Bulilit'' Mariano was first seen in television as a commercial model starting at the age of nine. She th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Goshorn MacCorkle
Belle Goshorn MacCorkle (1841 – September 12, 1923) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia William A. MacCorkle and served as that state's First Lady, 1893–1897. She was born in 1841, at Charleston, West Virginia. In 1884, she married William A. MacCorkle. The MacCorkles were the first to reside in the state supplied Governor's Mansion. She died at the MacCorkle home Sunrise Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning, at the start of the Sun path. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon. Terminology Although the S ... on September 12, 1923."West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Maccorkle, Belle Goshorn 1841 births 1923 deaths People from Charleston, West Virginia First ladies and gentlemen of West Virginia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
