|
Cedric T
Cedric () is a given name invented by Walter Scott in the 1819 novel ''Ivanhoe''. Etymology The invented name is based on ''Cerdic'', the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic '' Coroticus''). Popularity The name was not popularly used until the children's book ''Little Lord Fauntleroy'' by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name. People named Cedric born in the years following the novel's publication include British naval officer Cedric Holland (1889–1950), American war pilot Cedric Fauntleroy (1891–1973), Irish art director Austin Cedric Gibbons (1893–1960) and British actor Cedric Hardwicke (1893–1964). The name has ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States at different points since 1903. It ranked 958th on the popularity chart in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Lord Fauntleroy
''Little Lord Fauntleroy'' is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was published as a serial in ''St. Nicholas Magazine'' from November 1885 to October 1886, then as a book by Charles Scribner's Sons, Scribner's (the publisher of ''St. Nicholas'') in 1886. The illustrations by Reginald B. Birch set fashion trends and the novel set a precedent in copyright law when Burnett won a lawsuit in 1888 against E. V. Seebohm over the rights to theatrical adaptations of the work.Rutherford Etymology The title surname ''Fauntleroy'' is an Anglo-French term ultimately derived from ''Le enfant le roy'' ("child of the king"), evoking the image of being pampered and spoiled. More proximally, it is from a Middle English variant ''faunt'' from ''enfaunt'', meaning child or infant. It is attested as a real surname since the 13th century. Plot In a shabby New York City side street in the mid-1880s, young Cedric Errol lives with his mother (known to him as "Dearest") in genteel pover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedric Hardwicke
Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke (19 February 1893 – 6 August 1964) was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned over 50 years. His theatre work included notable performances in productions of the plays of Shakespeare and Shaw, and his film work included leading roles in several adapted literary classics. Early life Hardwicke was born in Lye, Worcestershire (now West Midlands) to Edwin Webster Hardwicke and his wife, Jessie (née Masterson). He initially attended Stourbridge Grammar School moving to Bridgnorth Grammar School in Shropshire in September 1907 until July 1911. He intended to train as a doctor but failed to pass the necessary examinations."Hardwicke, Sir Cedric Webster" ''Who Was Who'', A & C Black, 1920–2008; online edition, |
Cedric Belfrage
Cedric Henning Belfrage (8 November 1904 – 21 June 1990) was an English film critic, journalist, writer and political activist. He is best remembered as a co-founder of the radical US weekly ''National Guardian''. Later Belfrage was referenced as a Soviet agent in the US intelligence Venona project, although it appears he had been working for British Security Co-ordination as a double agent. Early years Cedric Henning Belfrage was born in Marylebone, London, on 8 November 1904, the son of Sydney Henning Belfrage and Frances Grace (née Powley). He was educated at Gresham's School, before entering Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. There he had the same room as Christopher Marlowe had in the 16th century. While still a Cambridge student, Belfrage began a writing career as a film critic, with a first article in ''Kinematograph Weekly'' in 1924. In 1927 he went to Hollywood, where he was hired by the ''New York Sun'' and ''Film Weekly'' as a correspondent. Belfrage returned to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CJ Baxter
Cedric "CJ" Baxter Jr. (born June 28, 2005) is an American football running back for the Texas Longhorns. Early years Baxter attended Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida. During his high school career, he had 3,826 rushing yards and 57 touchdowns. Brooks played in the 2023 Under Armour All-America Game. A five-star recruit, he committed to the University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public university, public research university in Austin, Texas, United States. Founded in 1883, it is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 53,082 stud ... to play college football. College career Baxter entered his true freshman year at Texas in 2023 as the starting running back becoming the first true freshman since Ricky Williams in 1995 to start the opener. He started the first two games of the season before missing the next two games due to a foot injury, which allowed Jonathon Brooks to take over as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cédric Bakambu
Cédric Bakambu (born 11 April 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for La Liga club Real Betis and the DR Congo national team. Bakambu made his professional debut for Sochaux in 2010, and played 107 official games for them over five seasons, scoring 21 goals. He then moved to Bursaspor for €1.8 million, finishing as top scorer as his team came runners-up in the Turkish Cup, before signing for Villarreal a year later. Born in France, Bakambu represented them internationally at youth level up to the under-20s, scoring eight goals in 38 games and winning the 2010 UEFA European Championship for the under-19s. In 2015, Bakambu made his senior debut for the DR Congo national team. Club career Sochaux Born in Vitry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Bakambu began his career at local Ivry at the age of 10 before transferring to Sochaux four years later. On 1 May 2010, Bakambu played in the 2010 Coupe Gambardella Final and scored a goal for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
