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Kristenson
Christenson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname, and an anglicized form of the Danish Christensen. It is believed to originate from the personal name "Christen". Notable people with the surname include: *Andrew B. Christenson (1869–1931), American educator *Chris Christenson (1875–1943), American figure skater *Dave Christenson (1963–2017), American singer, one half of the pop duo Stabilizers * Fred Christenson, American television executive and poker player *Gary Christenson (mayor), American politician * Gary Christenson (baseball) (born 1953), American baseball player * John N. Christenson, United States Navy admiral *Irma Christenson (1915–1993), Swedish actress * Larry Christenson (born 1953), American baseball player *Ryan Christenson (born 1974), American baseball player See also *Christensen (surname) *Kristensen Kristensen is a surname of Danish origin. People with the surname include: * Thomas Kristensen, a Danish footballer * Erik S. Kristensen, a Lieutenant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christensen (surname)
Christensen , is a Danish (and Norwegian) patronymic surname, literally meaning ''son of Christen'', a sideform of Christian. The spelling variant Kristensen has identical pronunciation. Christensen is the sixth most common name in Denmark, shared by about 2% of the population. In Norway and Sweden the name can also be spelled Christenson or Kristenson. The numbers of bearers of the surnames Christensen and Kristensen in and (2007): Immigrants to |
Andrew B
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, ''Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Christenson
Chris I. Christenson (1875–1943) was an American figure skater. He won the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1926 at 51 years old and he remains the oldest U.S. men's champion in history. Chris Christenson was born in Norway. He and his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old, settling first in Wisconsin and later in St. Paul, Minnesota. He began figure skating in 1914 at age 39. He joined the Twin City Figure Skating Club (which became the Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis in 1929). Christenson went to the national championships six times between 1920 and 1926. In 1923 he was runner-up (Silver), in 1924 he finished in third place (Bronze) and in 1926 at Boston Boston (), officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States. It is the 24th- mo ... he won first place (Gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stabilizers (band)
Stabilizers were an United States, American pop/rock duo from Erie, Pennsylvania, founded in the mid-1980s by musicians Dave Christenson (lead vocals) and England-born Rich Nevens (guitars and occasional keyboards).Richards, Dave (2016). "30 years ago, Erie band the Stabilizers hit the big time." ''GoErie.com''. September 20, 2016 Retrieved 4-28-2017. The duo experienced moderate national success upon the release of their lone full-length album. They are perhaps best remembered for their 1986/87 single, “One Simple Thing”. History In the early 1980s, Christenson was the bassist/singer in the local Erie band Prophecy, which also included keyboardist John ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Christenson
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Paradise, Nevada and, since 2004, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment. It dates its origins to 1970, when Benny Binion invited seven of the best-known poker players to the Horseshoe Casino for a single tournament, with a set start and stop time, and a winner determined by a secret ballot of the seven players. As of 2020, the WSOP consists of 101 events, with most major poker variants featured. However, in recent years, over half of the events have been variants of Texas hold 'em. Events traditionally take place during one day or over several consecutive days during the series in June and July. However, starting in 2008, the Main Event final table was delayed until November. The 2012 and 2016 Main Event final tables commenced in October because of the United States presidential election. As of May 2017, the World Series of Poker has done away with the November Nine concept and instead gone back t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Christenson (mayor)
Gary Christenson is the mayor of Malden, Massachusetts. Education Gary Christenson is a triple alumnus of Suffolk University. He has received a bachelor's degree in political science and business management in 1990 and a master's degree in public administration in 1992. In 2003, Gary received his Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University Law School. Political career Gary's political career began with working for the Massachusetts House Ways and Means committee from 1994 to 1997. Reporting to Thomas Finneran, Tom Finneran, he was a budget analyst, revenue director, and special assistant. He then worked at the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office where he assumed the role of budget director from 1998 to 2011. He managed a $60 million annual budget during his tenure. He also worked with other Sheriff's Office managers to ensure the efficient operation of the Middlesex Jail in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cambridge and Middlesex House of Correction (Billerica, Massachusetts), Middlesex House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Christenson (baseball)
Gary Richard Christenson (born May 5, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in six games for the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team was founded as an expans ... during the 1979 season and in 24 games during the 1980 season. Christenson finished his major league baseball career undefeated (3-0) and on April 13, 1980, he picked up his lone MLB save. He retired the final batter of the game to preserve a 3-2 Royals victory over the Tigers. He is the father of Ryan, Allan, and Carolyn Christenson. References External links , oRetrosheet oVenezuelan Winter League 1953 births Living people Bristol Tigers players Charleston Charlies players Clinton Pilots players Evansville Triplets players Jacksonville Suns players Kans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John N
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irma Christenson
Irma Christenson (14 January 1915 – 21 February 1993) was a Swedish actress notable for her many roles in the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, and in many films. Christenson was born in the small village of Hunnebostrand. She studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre from 1933 to 1936. She married the writer Per-Erik Rundquist and with him had a son, Mikael Rundquist, also an actor. Selected filmography * ''Adventure'' (1936) * ''Emilie Högquist'', 1939 *''Home from Babylon'' (1941) *''Doctor Glas'', 1942 * '' It Is My Music'' (1942) * '' I Killed'' (1943) * '' Gentleman with a Briefcase'' (1943) * '' The Invisible Wall'' (1944) * ''Live Dangerously'' (1944) *''You Who Are About to Enter'', 1945 * ''Maria of Kvarngarden'' (1945) * ''The Sixth Commandment'' (1947) * ''Neglected by His Wife'' (1947) * ''The Loveliest Thing on Earth'' (1947) *''Prison'', 1949 * ''Restaurant Intim'' (1950) * '' When Love Came to the Village'' (1950) * ''Two Stories Up'' (1950) *''One Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Christenson
Larry Richard Christenson (born November 10, 1953), nicknamed "L.C.", is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the Philadelphia Phillies (1973–1983). Early life Christenson attended Marysville (WA) High School where he was noted more for his basketball than baseball skills. He struck out 143 batters in 72 innings and had an earned run average (ERA) of 0.28 in his senior year. Career He was selected third overall in the first round by the Phillies in the 1972 MLB draft just one day after his graduation. A short time later, he began his professional career with the Phillies’ Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Pulaski Phillies of the Appalachian League. Both his first MiLB and MLB hits were home runs and he is tied with Rick Wise for most home runs (11) by a pitcher in Phillies history. Christenson made his MLB debut on April 13, 1973, beating the National League (NL)-rival New York Mets, 7–1, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Christenson
Ryan Alan Christenson (born March 28, 1974) is an American professional baseball former outfielder, minor league manager, and current bench coach for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played six seasons in MLB with the Athletics (1998–2001), was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second half of the 2001 season, and played one season each with the Milwaukee Brewers (2002) and the Texas Rangers (2003). After his playing career ended, he began managing in the Athletics' farm system. He was promoted to Oakland's coaching staff in 2018. Playing career Oakland Athletics Christenson attended Pepperdine University and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. He played in his first professional season that year for the Class A Short Season Southern Oregon A's, batting .190/.286/.247. In 1996, he played for Southern Oregon and the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps. In 1997, he advanced to the Class A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristensen
Kristensen is a surname of Danish origin. People with the surname include: * Thomas Kristensen, a Danish footballer * Erik S. Kristensen, a Lieutenant commander of the United States Navy SEALs * Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, a Danish professional footballer * Tom Kristensen (racing driver), a Danish former racing driver * Knud Kristensen, a Prime Minister of Denmark * Caryl Kristensen, an American comedian * Patrick Kristensen, a Danish footballer * Reinhardt Kristensen, a Danish zoologist See also * Kristensen Rocks, twin rocks in the Possession Islands group in the Ross Sea, Antarctica * Kristensen Cabinet, government of Denmark under Knud Kristensen from November 7, 1945, to November 13, 1947 * Christensen (surname) * Christiansen * Christianson * Kristiansen Kristiansen () is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname that may refer to the following notable people: *Celine Lundbye Kristiansen, Danish handball player * Egil Kristiansen, Norwegian cross country skier * Einar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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