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Davids
Davids is a patronymic surname. The name may refer to: *Aäron Davids, chief rabbi of Rotterdam *Arthur Rhys-Davids (1897–1917), British flying ace *Dorothy Davids (1923–2014), American / Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohicans educator *Edgar Davids, Dutch footballer *Fadlu Davids, South African soccer striker *Faiek Davids was a South African first class cricketer in the 1980s *Heintje Davids (1888–1975), Dutch singer and actress *Hendrik Jan Davids, Dutch tennis player *Henry Davids, South African cricketer *Lance Davids, South African footballer *Lorenzo Davids, Dutch footballer *Neil Davids, English footballer *Sharice Davids, American politician and MMA fighter *Willibrord Davids, judge and former president of the high council of the Netherlands {{surname, Davids Patronymic surnames Dutch patronymic surnames Surnames from given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Davids
Edgar Steven Davids (; born 13 March 1973) is a Dutch former professional association football, footballer. Davids was nicknamed "The Pitbull" because of his marking ability, aggression, and hard tackling style of play. After beginning his career with AFC Ajax, Ajax, winning several domestic and international titles, he subsequently played in Italy for AC Milan, and later enjoyed a successful spell with Juventus FC, Juventus, before being loaned out to FC Barcelona, Barcelona in 2004. He went on to play for Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Tottenham Hotspur before returning to Ajax. Having struggled with injuries for two years, Davids returned to competitive football during a brief spell with Crystal Palace F.C., Crystal Palace before retiring at the age of 37. In 2012, he was appointed player-manager at the English Football League Two, League Two club Barnet. He resigned by mutual agreement as manager in January 2014. He was Cap (sport), capped 74 times by the Netherlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Rhys-Davids
Arthur Percival Foley Rhys-Davids, (26 September 1897 – 27 October 1917) was an English flying ace of the First World War. Rhys-Davids was born in 1897 to a distinguished family. His father was a professional academic and his mother a prolific author, which afforded the young Rhys-Davids thorough schooling. He showed considerable potential in all subjects and was an excellent student. At the age of 14 Rhys-Davids joined Eton College as a King's Scholar. He gained his School Certificate (UK), School Certificate in July 1913 with higher marks than any other student. In 1914 war had broken out and in mid-1916 Rhys-Davids applied for a commission in the Royal Flying Corps. On 28 August 1916 he reported for training. Rhys-Davids completed his training in the spring of 1917 and was assigned to No. 56 Squadron RAF, No. 56 Squadron RFC on 7 March 1917. Rhys-Davids gained his first victory on 23 May 1917 and began a steady run of success. Only two days later he gained his fifth air vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharice Davids
Sharice Lynnette Davids (; born May 22, 1980) is an American politician, attorney, and former mixed martial artist serving as the U.S. representative from since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents a district that includes most of the Kansas side of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including Kansas City, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Leawood, Lenexa, and Olathe. Davids was elected in 2018 and became the first Democrat to represent a Kansas congressional district in a decade.Lowry, Brian (April 15, 2019)"'Not a showoff.' Sharice Davids' quiet approach endears her to Democratic leaders." ''The Kansas City Star''. Retrieved July 13, 2019. She is the first openly LGBT Native American elected to the United States Congress, the first openly LGBT person elected to the United States Congress from Kansas, and one of the first two Native American women (alongside Deb Haaland) elected to the United States Congress. She is also the second Native American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorenzo Davids
Lorenzo Davids (born 4 September 1986) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder for ninth-tier Vierde Klasse side SV Nijmegen. Club career Feyenoord Lorenzo Davids started playing football at a young age and joined various youth teams, with the likes of SC Voorland, ASC Waterwijk, FC Omniworld and FC Utrecht before joining Feyenoord, where he started his professional football career. Having been an unused substitute through the first six months of the 2006–07 season at Feyenoord, Davids made one appearance, which was the cup match before leaving the club by joining N.E.C. on a two-and-a-half-year contract. NEC Davids made his debut, coming on as a substitute for Patrick Pothuizen in the 58th minute in a 1–0 loss against Roda JC on 10 February 2007. He made several appearance for the club towards the end of the season. At N.E.C., Davids established himself in the first team, playing in left or central midfield, though sometime, he played in defence and continued to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorothy Davids
Dorothy Davids (May 2, 1923 – October 4, 2014) was an American educator, educational services administrator, and a Native American and women's rights activist. She was an enrolled member of the Stockbridge–Munsee Community. Born in Red Springs, Wisconsin, she attended school in the Native American boarding school system. These schools did not allow students to speak their Native languages or practice their cultural traditions and focused on assimilating Indigenous people into mainstream society. After graduating from Bowler High School she studied at Central State Teacher's College (now the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point). The first Native American student to graduate from Stevens Point, she earned teaching credentials in 1945. At the time, although there was a teacher shortage, she had difficulty in finding a position and had to agree to lower pay to secure a job. After 16 years of teaching, Davids received her master's degree in education and human developmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heintje Davids
Heintje Davids (13 February 1888 – 14 February 1975), born Hendrika David, was a prominent Dutch variety artist, known for her career as a singer and comedian from 1907 until her death. Performing under the name Henriëtte Davids, she gained widespread fame as Heintje Davids. Her most popular songs included "Zandvoort bij de zee," "Draait," and "Because I Love You So Much," the latter a duet with Sylvain Poons. Davids officially retired on 25 September 1954, with a farewell performance at the Tuschinski Theatre, where notable artists like Wim Kan, Wim Sonneveld, Toon Hermans, and Max Tailleur also appeared. Despite her retirement, Davids repeatedly returned to the stage, continuing to perform into the 1960s. Her frequent comebacks led to the coining of the term "Heintje Davids effect," referring to the phenomenon of repeatedly announcing a farewell only to return to performing. Early life Heintje Davids was born into a Jewish family in Rotterdam as the youngest child of Levie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Davids
Lance Davids (born 11 April 1985) is a South African former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Born in Cape Town, Davids hails from Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats. In 1999, Davids went for trials with Budgie Byrne with Arsenal and Manchester United. 1860 Munich Recruited from the Cape Town based club Hellenic F.C. at age 15 by TSV 1860 Munich, Lance Davids is a youth product of the Bavarian club to which he transferred in 2001. He made his professional debut on 22 November 2003 in a 1–0 loss to Bayern Munich. He made his debut in the German 2. Bundesliga in the 2004–05 season, playing for 1860 Munich making 21 league appearances before transferring to the Swedish Djurgårdens IF from Stockholm. Djurgården IF Davids came to Djurgårdens IF from 1860 Munich in Germany at the start of the 2006 season, but had a tough time establishing himself as a starter at the beginning of the season. However, as the season went on, Davids became a regula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fadlu Davids
Fadluraghman "Fadlu" Davids (born 21 May 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape) is a retired South African football (soccer) striker who is a Head Coach for Tanzanian Premier league club Simba. He was twice the highest goal scorer in the South African National First Division. Playing career Davids joined Maritzburg United in 2007. He previously played for Silver Stars; Vasco Da Gama, Manning Rangers; Santos Cape Town; Chernomorets Burgas, Bulgaria; Avendale Athletico, Mother City Managerial career Maritzburg United Since his retirement in 2012 Davids has served as assistant coach to Ernst Middendorp at Maritzburg United. When Middendorp left Martizburg United in 2016, Davids was named interim coach of Maritzburg for a third time in his career. His brother, Maahier Davids, was named as his assistant. Upon the arrival of Roger De Sá, Davids resumed his position as Maritzburg's assistant coach. However, only seven games later, he reclaimed his position as interim coach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willibrord Davids
Willibrord Jacob Maria Davids (17 October 1938 – 11 February 2024) was a Dutch jurist. He served as President of the Supreme Court from 2004 to 2008. Davids died in The Hague The Hague ( ) is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands. Situated on the west coast facing the North Sea, The Hague is the c ... on 11 February 2024, at the age of 85. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Davids, Willibrord 1938 births 2024 deaths Dutch jurists Presidents of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands Vice presidents of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands Supreme Court of the Netherlands justices Lawyers from Rotterdam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Davids
Neil Davids (22 September 1955 – 23 December 2011) was an English professional association football, footballer who played as a defender (association football), defender. Born in Bingley, Bradford, Davids started his career Leeds United F.C., Leeds United, and represented England at youth level. He signed professional terms with the club in August 1973, but left the club two years later without making a single first-team appearance. After a brief spell at Norwich City F.C., Norwich City, Davids joined Swansea City A.F.C., Swansea City in July 1977, where he featured in the club's promotion-winning campaign from the Football League Fourth Division, Fourth Division. He moved to Wigan Athletic F.C., Wigan Athletic in 1978, and played in the club's first ever The Football League, Football League fixture against Hereford United F.C., Hereford United. He also became the club's first Football League player to be Substitute (association football), substituted. References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
