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Josh Allen (other)
Josh Allen (born 1996) is an American football quarterback in the NFL, who has played for the Buffalo Bills since 2018. Josh or Joshua Allen may also refer to: * Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen (1685–1742), Irish peer and politician * Joshua Allen, 5th Viscount Allen (1728–1816), Irish peer, cousin of the above * Joshua Allen, 6th Viscount Allen (c. 1782–1845), Irish peer and dandy, son of the above * Joshua Allen (dancer) (born 1989), American dancer and winner of the fourth season of ''So You Think You Can Dance'' * Josh Allen (offensive lineman) (born 1991), American football player * Josh Hines-Allen (born Joshua Allen, 1997), American football defensive end in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars See also * William J. Allen (William Joshua Allen, 1829–1901), United States Representative from Illinois during the Civil War and United States District Judge * Joshua Alan (born 1984), American singer-songwriter and musician {{hndis, Allen, Josh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Allen
Joshua Patrick Allen (born May 21, 1996) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys football, Wyoming Cowboys and was selected seventh overall by the Bills in the 2018 NFL draft. During his Buffalo tenure, he has led the team to a total of six playoff appearances, five consecutive division titles, seven postseason victories, and two conference championship game appearances. Allen had a breakout season in 2020 when he led the Bills to their first division title and playoff victory since 1995 en route to an AFC Championship Game appearance. He also set the Bills franchise records for single-season passing yards and touchdowns, while earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors. In 2024, he won the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award, NFL Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the first Bills player to win it since Thurman Thomas did in 1991, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen
Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen, LLD (17 September 1685 – 5 December 1742), was an Irish peer and politician. He was the son of The 1st Viscount Allen, and succeeded to his father's titles on 8 November 1726. Between 1709 and 1727, he represented County Kildare in the Irish House of Commons. Family The future Lord Allen married Margaret du Pass on 18 November 1707. They had seven children, of whom at least three died young. They included: * John Allen, 3rd Viscount Allen (b. bef. 1708 – 25 May 1745) *Elizabeth, married 1750 John Proby, 1st Baron Carysfort *Frances, married 1758 William Mayne, 1st Baron Newhaven. References 1685 births 1742 deaths Irish MPs 1703–1713 Irish MPs 1713–1714 Irish MPs 1715–1727 Members of the Parliament of Ireland (pre-1801) for County Kildare constituencies Members of the Privy Council of Ireland Members of the Irish House of Lords Joshua 2 Joshua 2 is the second Chapters and verses of the Bible, chapter of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Allen, 5th Viscount Allen
Captain Joshua Allen, 5th Viscount Allen (26 April 1728 – 1 February 1816), was an Irish peer. Life The son of Hon. Richard A. Allen and Dorothy Green, and grandson of John Allen, 1st Viscount Allen, he succeeded to the title of 5th Viscount Allen, County Kildare, and its subsidiary titles, on 10 November 1753, on the death of his brother, the 4th Viscount, who had died without issue. He gained the rank of captain in 1758 in the service of the 37th Regiment, under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, and fought in the Battle of Minden in 1759. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Eye An eye is a sensory organ that allows an organism to perceive visual information. It detects light and converts it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons (neurones). It is part of an organism's visual system. In higher organisms, the ey ... from 1762 to 1770. Family He married Frances Elizabeth Barry (d. 11 August 1833), on 5 August 1781. Daughter of Gaynor Barry Esq. They had two ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Allen, 6th Viscount Allen
Joshua William Allen, 6th Viscount Allen MA ( 1782 – 21 September 1846), was an Irish peer and dandy. Life He was the son of Joshua Allen, 5th Viscount Allen. He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford, in 1801. Allen was a Guards officer in the Peninsular War, noted for his conduct at the battle of Talavera. He acquired the nickname "King" Allen. He succeeded to the titles of 6th Viscount Allen, County Kildare, and 6th Baron Allen of Stillorgan, on 1 February 1816. Viscount Allen never married; and on his death his titles became extinct. Dandy Allen was a prominent London dandy, supposed to have said that "the English could make nothing well but a kitchen poker". At White's, he succeeded to the bow window place of honour, once occupied by Beau Brummell, after William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley (8 January 1789 – 16 November 1849) was a British Army officer, peer and socialite, who was a friend of Beau Brummell and one of a close circle of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Allen (dancer)
Joshua Allen (born March 13, 1989) is an American dancer and actor, best known as the winner of the fourth season of '' So You Think You Can Dance''. He had originally auditioned in Dallas, Texas with his friend and fellow contestant, Comfort Fedoke. Allen was announced winner of the show on August 7, 2008, winning $250,000. Early life Allen was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He first started to dance in third grade, at the age of 8. One of his early influences was Michael Jackson, whom Allen emulated by doing the Moonwalk. He also excelled at sports and played football and track. After changing high schools, however, Allen decided to focus on his first love: dance. ''So You Think You Can Dance'' Season 4 On ''So You Think You Can Dance'', he was paired up with Katee Shean, Courtney Galiano, Chelsie Hightower, and Stephen "tWitch" Boss. Along with Katee, he made the top four without an appearance in the Bottom 3 couples or Bottom 4 contestants. While on the show, Allen did perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Allen (offensive Lineman)
Josh Nathanial Allen (born December 30, 1991) is an American former professional football center. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and attended Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Calgary Stampeders, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Hotshots, and Dallas Renegades. Early life Allen played high school football for the Cedar Hill High School Longhorns. He earned first-team all-district honors in 2009 and was selected to play in the Team USA vs. World All-Star Game. He helped lead the Longhorns to the 2008 and 2009 district championships. Allen played tackle and center his senior year. He also lettered in powerlifting and track & field. College career Allen played for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks from 2010 to 2013. Professional career Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint) Allen signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 12, 2014, after going undr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Hines-Allen
Joshua Hines-Allen (born Joshua Allen; July 13, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he won the Chuck Bednarik Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy as a junior. Hines-Allen was selected seventh overall by the Jaguars in the 2019 NFL draft and has received two Pro Bowl selections with the team. Until 2024, Hines-Allen was known as Josh Allen, a name he shared with the quarterback of the Buffalo Bills. Early life Hines-Allen was born on July 13, 1997, to Kim and Robert Allen in Cumberland County, Virginia. He has a twin brother, Isaiah, and four older sisters. Due to a stutter, he spent part of his studies in New Jersey's special education system. Hines-Allen then went to live with his relatives in Alabama, attending Abbeville High School. He was later diagnosed with ADHD. Although Hines-Allen grew up playing basketball, his uncle convin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William J
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest 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 or Wil, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, Billie, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie). Female forms include Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a compound of *''wiljô'' "will, wish, desire" and *''helmaz'' "helm, helmet".Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
