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Charles Dickinson (aviator) (1847–1908), Irish mechanical engineer and naval architect
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Charles Dickinson may refer to: * Charles Dickinson (FRS) (1755–1827), English magistrate and amateur scientist * Charles Dickinson (historical figure) (1780–1806), American planter fatally wounded by Andrew Jackson * Charles Dickinson (writer) (born 1951), American novelist * Charles Dickinson (bishop) (1792–1842), Anglican bishop * Charles Dickinson (priest) (1871–1930), Archdeacon of Bristol * Charles Dickinson (footballer), Argentine footballer See also *Charles Dickinson West Charles Dickinson West (January 1847 – 10 January 1908) was an Irish mechanical engineer and naval architect, who worked for many years at the Imperial College of Engineering, in Meiji era Japan. Biography West was born in Dublin, Ireland a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickinson (FRS)
Charles Dickinson FRS (6 March 1755 – 5 February 1827) was an English gentleman, magistrate, amateur scientist, and literary dilettante. Life On his election (27 November 1800) as a Fellow of the Royal Society, Charles Dickinson was described as a "gentleman well versed in various branches of natural science, and distinguished for his knowledge in polite literature." At age 20 he was admitted to Lincoln's Inn. In 1782 he made a Grand Tour including Italy, France and Germany. In 1790 he bought an estate at Farley Hill, Berkshire and resided there at the mansion known as Farley Hill Court. He was living in Soho Square in 1800 and had a house in Pimlico at the time of his death. On 7 March 1799 at his residence at 32 Soho Square, Sir Joseph Banks chaired a meeting that formed the Royal Institution of Great Britain by resolution of the subscribers of 50 guineas each. As one of the subscribers, Charles Dickinson became part of the group of first Proprietors of the Royal Instituti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickinson (historical Figure)
Charles Dickinson (December 20, 1780 – May 30, 1806) was an American attorney, and a famous duelist. An expert marksman, Dickinson died from injuries sustained in a duel with Andrew Jackson, who later became President of the United States. Dickinson was shot in the chest by the future President, following a garden duel regarding President Jackson's horse, Truxton. The shooting also is said to have stemmed from a drunken insult aimed at Rachel Jackson, future First Lady of the United States. Dickinson was born at Wiltshire Manor in Caroline County, Maryland, the son of Elizabeth Walker and Henry Dickinson, the grandson of Sophia Richardson and Charles Dickinson (1695–1795), and the great-grandson of Rebecca Wynne (daughter of Dr. Thomas Wynne) and John Dickinson. He studied law under U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall, who wrote formal letters of introduction and recommendation for his student. Dickinson owned a house in Maryland for 3 years before moving to Tennessee, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickinson (writer)
Charles Dickinson (born June 4, 1951) is an American writer known for his literary novels, which often mix realism with winsome absurdity. His debut novel, '' Waltz in Marathon'', was published in 1983. He has written five other novels—the most recent, ''A Family in Time'', was released as an e-book in 2012—and a collection of short stories. His short fiction and non-fiction pieces have appeared in ''Atlantic Monthly'', ''Esquire'', ''The New Yorker'', and a variety of literary magazines. ''A Shortcut in Time'' "Readers of all persuasions will welcome the quiet metaphysics of A Shortcut in Time. With its precise cadences and poetic observations, Charles Dickinson's novel is like a wondrous old pendulum clock you acquired from an antiques dealer after discovering to your delight that it still kept perfect time."— James Morrow ''The Widows' Adventures'' Widows Ina and Helene, sisters from Chicago, set off on a drive to Los Angeles. There's one problem: Only Helene can drive, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickinson (bishop)
Charles John Dickinson (1792–1842) was an Anglican bishop in the Church of Ireland and Privy Councillor. Born in Cork in August 1792, he was the son of Charles Dickinson, a brazier, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he obtained scientific and classical prizes, and was in 1813 elected scholar before being ordained in 1818. At Dublin he was close a friend of Charles Wolfe and Hercules Henry Graves (1794–1817), brother of Robert James Graves. His tutor, Thomas Meredith, "reckoned by many as the best lecturer and tutor of his time in college, was so impressed with the manly talents of his pupil (Dickinson), that he urged him to direct his thoughts to the Bar, as the certain road to speedy and high advancement". Nonetheless, he pursued a career in the church and his first post was at Castleknock after which he was Chaplain of the Dublin Female Orphan Home (Kirwan House). In 1832 he became Chaplain to the Archbishop of Dublin and the following year the incumbent at St. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickinson (priest)
Charles Henry Dickinson (1871–1930) was Archdeacon of Bristol from 1921 until 1927. Dickinson educated at Haileybury and Keble College, Oxford. He was ordained deacon in 1895 and priest in 1896. After curacies in Cricklade and Brandon Hill he was Vicar of All Saints, Bristol from 1905 until his Archdeacon An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in the Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, St Thomas Christians, Eastern Orthodox churches and some other Christian denominations, above that o ...’s appointment. He died on 10 January 1930. Thorold Dickinson, his son, was a filmmaker. References 1871 births 1930 deaths Alumni of Keble College, Oxford Archdeacons of Bristol People educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College {{Canterbury-archdeacon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dickinson (footballer)
Carlos Dickinson or Charles Dickinson was an Argentine footballer, who played as midfielder in Belgrano Athletic Club and the Argentina national football team. Dickinson won seven titles with Belgrano. Career Dickinson was born in Buenos Aires, son of a family of British origin. He began his career Belgrano, club where he won the championships of 1899, 1904 and 1908. Charles Dickinson participated in the first official match of Argentina team against the Uruguay, marking the first goal of the victory of the Argentina team by 6–0. by Diego Fucks Titles ; *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |