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Fahr (Volkach)
Fahr () is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Jerry Fahr (1924–2010), Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season *Julius Fahr, Canadian businessman *Karl Theodor Fahr (1877–1945), German pathologist who was born in Pirmasens of the Rhineland-Palatinate *Otto Fahr (1892–1969), German backstroke swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics *Sarah Luisa Fahr (born 2001), Italian volleyball player Fahr is also a village today belonging to the town of Neuwied in Germany, see Fahr (Neuwied) See also *Fahr bin Taimur al Said, member of the Omani royal family *Fahr Monastery, Benedictine nunnery located in Würenlos in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland *Fahr's syndrome, rare, genetically dominant, inherited neurological disorder *Deutz-Fahr, German tractor brand, today part of SAME Deutz-Fahr, traces its roots to 1894 when Deutz was founded *SAME Deutz-Fahr (SDF), an Italian-based manufacturer of tractors, combine harvesters, other agricul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Fahr
Gerald Warren Fahr (December 9, 1924 – February 12, 2010) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who played in the minor leagues from 1947–1956, with the exception of a five-game Major League trial as a relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians during the 1951 season. Born in Marmaduke, Arkansas, Fahr made his professional debut with the Vernon Dusters, and played for them for two seasons. In 1947, he had a win-loss record of 16-18, then had a 21-8 record and a 1.96 earned run average (ERA). After spending 1949 with three teams, Fahr played for the Shreveport Sports in 1950, and had a 10-6 record and a 2.72 ERA. At the end of the season, the Cleveland Indians signed him to a contract and added him to the major league roster. Fahr made his Major League debut on April 29, 1951 for the Indians, allowing three hits, a base on balls and two earned runs in one inning against the St. Louis Browns. However, in his final four games he had 4⅔ innin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julius Fahr
Julius Fahr (1925–2003) was a Canadian businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Early life Fahr immigrated to Canada in 1951 following his studies at a teachers college where he majored in History and Languages, mastering five of them. Once in Canada he chose to shovel coal instead of accepting teaching jobs until he received a salesman position at BrettYoung Seed Company. Shortly after, Fahr became manager of the hatchery and part owner at the firm. During this time, Fahr started farming in East St. Paul in 1954. Career In 1975 Brett Young Seed was sold to Mackenzie Seeds. With extra time on his hands, he became a member of the German Business Professional Association and held the position of President from 1976 to 1977, and a director at Hansa Credit Union. Much later, Fahr took on the challenge brought to him to help establish a new Lutheran congregation in East St. Paul called Abundant Life Lutheran Church. In 1973, Fahr combined resources with four other gentlemen t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Theodor Fahr
Karl Theodor Fahr (; 3 October 1877 – 29 October 1945) was a German pathologist born in Pirmasens of the Rhineland-Palatinate. In 1903 he earned his medical doctorate from the University of Giessen, afterwards continuing his studies with Eugen Bostroem (1850-1926) in Giessen, under Morris Simmonds (1855-1925) in Hamburg and with Ilya Ilyich Metchnikoff (1845-1916) in Paris. In 1924, he became director of the pathological institute at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. Fahr is remembered for his work in nephrology and research of kidney disorders. With internist Franz Volhard (1872-1950) he published a comprehensive monograph on Bright's disease titled ''Die Brightsche Nierenkrankheit''. In 1923, he provided an early correlation between lung cancer (''Bronchialkarzinom'') and tobacco smoking. Today his name is associated with Fahr's disease, which is a degenerative neurological disorder characterized by calcifications and cell loss within the basal ganglia. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otto Fahr
Otto Fahr (; August 19, 1892 – February 28, 1969) was a German backstroke swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Bad Cannstatt Bad Cannstatt, also called Cannstatt (until July 23, 1933) or Kannstadt (until 1900), is one of the outer stadtbezirke, or city boroughs, of Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Bad Cannstatt is the oldest and most populous of Stuttgart's b .... Fahr participated in only one event and won the silver medal in the 100 metre backstroke competition. References External linksprofile 1892 births 1969 deaths Male backstroke swimmers German male swimmers Olympic swimmers for Germany Swimmers at the 1912 Summer Olympics Olympic silver medalists for Germany World record setters in swimming Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics Knights Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Olympic silver medalists in swimming Nazi Party members {{Germany-swimming-Olympic-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Luisa Fahr
Sarah Luisa Fahr (born 12 September 2001) is a volleyball player who plays as a middle-blocker for Imoco Volley Conegliano. Born in Germany, she represents Italy internationally. Personal life She was born in Bavaria from German parents but she is raised in Piombino (Tuscany). Career She participated at the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Girl's U18 World Championship, 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship, 2019 Montreux Volley Masters, and 2019 Women's European Volleyball Championship. Awards Clubs * 2020 Italian Supercup - Champions, with Imoco Volley Conegliano * 2020-21 Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) - Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano * 2020–21 Italian League - Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano * 2020–21 CEV Women's Champions League - Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano * 2021 Italian Supercup - Champions, with Imoco Volley Conegliano * 2021-22 Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) - Champion, with Imoco Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahr (Neuwied)
The ancient village of Fahr bordering the Rhine river is today part of the Feldkirchen district belonging to the town of Neuwied in northern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The name probably came from the old name ''Vare'' or ''Uff Fähr'' in local dialect, which relates to today's German word (English: ferry). Geography The former village is located directly on the right bank of the Rhine, with two ancient streets, the and the , both rising from the historic village center on the river bank to the first hills of the Westerwald mountain range. A small natural harbor had formed on the slope on which Fahr is located. Today the two single-lane roads still lead through the village, the can only be passed by smaller cars. The was previously called (hollow path) and today still corresponds to the course of the ancient Roman road, which in Roman times led from the Roman fort to the Rhine at Fahr, as there was a crossing or ferry to the left river side (to the settlement of Ander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahr Bin Taimur Al Said
Sayyid Fahr bin Taimur Al Said (), born in 1925, was an Omani royal and politician. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs from 1977 to 1996, during the reign of his nephew, Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Fahr was one of the sons of Sultan Taimur bin Feisal, and one of the half-brothers of Sultan Said bin Taimur. He studied in Mayo College, India, in the 1950s. During the reign of Said bin Taimur, Fahr was appointed wali, but fled the country in 1962. He returned from exile after Sultan Qaboos took power. Fahr was appointed Deputy Minister of Defence from 1st of May 1973 to 1979. He was minister of interior An interior minister (sometimes called a minister of internal affairs or minister of home affairs) is a cabinet official position that is responsible for internal affairs, such as public security, civil registration and identification, emergency ... from 1974 to 1976. Sultan Qaboos appointed him as Deputy Prime Minister for security and defence affai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahr Monastery
Fahr Convent, (german: Kloster Fahr) is a Benedictine convent located in the Swiss municipality of Unterengstringen in the canton of Zürich. Located in different cantons, Einsiedeln Abbey and Fahr Convent form a double monastery, overseen by the male Abbot of Einsiedeln, no converse arrangement appears to be available for the Abbess of Fahr. Fahr and Einsiedeln may be one of the last of such arrangements to survive. Geographical and administratively special situation Historically the convent was located in an exclave of canton Aargau within the municipality of Unterengstringen in the canton of Zürich in the Limmat Valley. The convent had not been part of a political municipality, although some administrative tasks have been carried out by the Würenlos authorities since the 19th century and the nuns were always allowed to fulfill their political rights (voting, etc.) in Würenlos. Since 1 January 2008 Fahr Convent has been a part of Würenlos.The convent has its own post ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahr's Syndrome
Primary Indiana familial brain calcification Initial Posting: April 18, 2004; Last Update: August 24, 2017. (PFBC), also known as familial idiopathic basal ganglia calcification (FIBGC) and Fahr's disease, is a rare, genetically dominant, inherited neurological disorder characterized by abnormal deposits of calcium in areas of the brain that control movement. Through the use of CT scans, calcifications are seen primarily in the basal ganglia and in other areas such as the cerebral cortex. Signs and symptoms Symptoms of this disease include deterioration of motor functions and speech, seizures, and other involuntary movement. Other symptoms are headaches, dementia, and vision impairment. Characteristics of Parkinson's Disease are also similar to PFBC. The disease usually manifests itself in the third to fifth decade of life but may appear in childhood or later in life.Sobrido MJ, Hopfer S, Geschwind DH (2007)Familial idiopathic basal ganglia calcification" In: Pagon RA, Bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deutz-Fahr
Deutz-Fahr () is a German agricultural machinery manufacturer. It was established in 1968 after the acquisition of the majority of share capital in FAHR, a leading company already producing agricultural equipment in the previous century, by the Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz AG (KHD) group. In 1995 Deutz-Fahr joined the Italian Group SAME/ Lamborghini/Hürlimann to become the SAME Deutz-Fahr Group, now the SDF Group. The history of Fahr Maschinenfabrik Fahr (Fahr Machine Factory) was established by Johann Georg Fahr in Gottmadingen in 1870. One of its most important products was the self-binder, manufactured in 1911, while the first tractor, the Fahr F22, was built in 1938 from an idea of Wilfred Fahr and Bernhard Flerlage, and had a Deutz F2M414 twin-cylinder diesel engine. The first design was developed to become the Fahr T22 in 1940, and the Fahr Holzgasschlepper HG25 in 1942. After the end of World War II, the company had to adapt to meet new needs, expanding its product ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SDF Group
SDF Group is an Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1927 and with its headquarters in Treviglio (Bergamo), Italy. SDF is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tractors, combine harvesters, and diesel engines. The group's products are commercialized under the brand names SAME, Deutz-Fahr, Lamborghini Trattori, Hürlimann and Grégoire. The tractors produced by the group cover a power range from 25 to 440 HP, while its combine harvesters cover a range of powers up to 395 HP. History of the group The history of the group dates back to 1927, with the creation of one of the first tractor powered by a diesel engine by brother Francesco and Eugenio Cassani. In 1942 the foundation of the company SAME (Società Accomandita Motori Endotermici) in Treviglio (Bergamo) crowned the company's founders' dream. After buying Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A. in 1973 from its founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, SAME embarked on a strategy of growth through acquisitions. With its ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fehr
Fehr is a German surname, most prevalent in the German speaking portion of Switzerland. Notable people with the surname include: * Adolf Fehr (field hockey) (1904–1992), Swiss field hockey player * Adolf Fehr (alpine skier) (born 1940), Liechtenstein alpine skier *Beat Fehr (1942–1967), Swiss racing driver *Brendan Fehr (born 1977), Canadian actor *Darcy Fehr (born 1974), Canadian actor *Donald Fehr (born 1948), American baseball and hockey official *Eric Fehr (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player *Ernst Fehr (born 1956), Austrian economist *Hans-Jürg Fehr (born 1948), Swiss politician *Henry Charles Fehr (1867–1940), British sculptor *Jacqueline Fehr (born 1963), Swiss politician *Konrad Fehr (1910 - 1993), Swiss field hockey player * Mario Fehr (born 1958), Swiss politician *Oded Fehr (born 1970), Israeli actor *Oskar Fehr (1871–1959), German ophthalmologist *René Fehr (born 1942), Swiss painter *Richard Fehr (1939–2013), Swiss Christian minister *Rick Fehr (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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