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Killigrew Family
Killigrew is a surname of Cornish origin. Notable people with this surname include: * Alan Killigrew (1919–2001), Australian Rules footballer and coach * Anne Killigrew (1660–1685), English poet and painter, lady-in waiting to the Duchess of York * Anne Killigrew (1607–1641), English Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Henrietta Maria; wife of George Kirke * Catherine Killigrew (1618–1689) * Lady Catherine Killigrew (c.1530–1583), English scholar * Elizabeth Killigrew, Viscountess Shannon (1622–1680), wife of Francis Boyle and mistress to Charles II of England * Henry Killigrew (other), several people * Sir Robert Killigrew (1580–1633), English courtier and MP * Thomas Killigrew Thomas Killigrew (7 February 1612 – 19 March 1683) was an English dramatist and theatre manager. He was a witty, dissolute figure at the court of King Charles II of England. Life Killigrew was one of twelve children of Sir Robert Killigre ... (1612–1683), dramatist and theatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Killigrew
Robert "Alan" Killigrew (27 January 1918 – 10 June 2001) was an Australian rules footballer who went on to a celebrated career as senior coach in the Victorian Football League (VFL), South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and West Australian National Football League (WANFL). Playing career Killigrew (163 cm or 5 ft 4in) was a physically small man but an effective rover in 78 matches with the St Kilda Football Club from 1938 to 1941 and 1943 to 1945. Originally from Murtoa, he was voted club champion in 1940. Coaching career After his playing career was over Killigrew moved to Ballarat, where he managed a pub and coached Ballarat East and Golden Point. In 1956 he moved back to Melbourne to coach the St Kilda Football Club. He held this position from 1956 to 1958, demanding a "guts and determination" approach with emphasis on a fast running style and use of the handpass as an offensive tool. In 1958 he led the club to its first- night premiership and durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Killigrew
Anne Killigrew (1660–1685) was an England, English poet and painter, described by contemporaries as "A Grace for beauty, and a Muse for wit." Born in London, she and her family were active in literary and court circles. Killigrew's poems were circulated in manuscript and collected and published posthumously in 1686 after she died from smallpox at age 25. They have been reprinted several times by modern scholars, most recently and thoroughly by Margaret J. M. Ezell. Killigrew was eulogized by John Dryden in his poem ''To The Pious Memory of the Accomplish'd Young Lady Mrs. Anne Killigrew'' (1686). Dryden praised her accomplishments in both Poësie, and Painting, and compared her poetic abilities to the famous Greek woman poet of antiquity, Sappho. Dryden's poem has received extensive critical analysis and a wide range of interpretations. Several paintings attributed to Killigrew are known. These include a self-portrait in Berkeley Castle, and a portrait of James II of Engla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
