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Henry Simpson (other)
Henry Simpson may refer to: * Henry Simpson (shipping) (1815–1884), merchant and ship owner in South Australia * Henry Lakin Simpson (1859–1881), United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * Henry Simpson (Toronto) (1864–1926), architect in Toronto, Ontario * Henry Simpson (Poets' Club founder) (died 1939), banker and the founder and president of the Poets' Club in London * Henry George Simpson (1822–1898), member of the Queensland Legislative Council See also * Harry Simpson (other) *Henry Simpson Lunn (1859–1939), English humanitarian and religious figure *Henry Simpson Newland (1873–1969), Australian surgeon *Henry Simson (1872–1932), British physician who became obstetrician to the royal family *Henry L. Stimson Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer, and Republican Party politician. Over his long career, he emerged as a leading figure in U.S. foreign policy by serving in both Rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simpson (shipping)
Henry Simpson (1815 – 26 April 1884), often referred to as "Captain Simpson", was a ship's captain, ship owner and businessman in South Australia. History Henry Simpson, who may have been born in Hull, arrived at Kangaroo Island 1836 as second officer to Captain Martin of the 105 ton two-masted schooner , then captain of the ''Orwell'' 1842, the South Australia Company's schooner ''Victoria'' in 1943, and by 1844 captain of the ''John Pirie''. He was later made captain of the barque ''Lord Hobart''. According to A. T. Saunders he was known by the nickname "Cocky". He was appointed wharfinger at the Old Port, then transferred to the New Port. He started acting as a shipping agent around 1850, for a time involved with millers Phillips and P. A. Horn, and with Henry Giles (partnership dissolved January 1853). He left South Australia for the goldfields of Victoria mid-1853 and when he returned two years later, having already dealt in coal from Newcastle Newcastle usually refers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Lakin Simpson
Henry Lakin Simpson (1859 – April 3, 1881) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He later attended the United States Naval Academy. Born in London, England, in 1859, Simpson immigrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By October 31, 1877, he was serving as a first class fireman on the , which was at Monrovia, Liberia. On that day, he and another sailor, Ordinary Seaman John Millmore, rescued their shipmate Ordinary Seaman John W. Powers from drowning. For this action, both Simpson and Millmore were awarded the Medal of Honor seven years later, on October 18, 1884. Simpson's award was posthumous. Simpson was accepted into the United States Naval Academy as an engineering student (then known as cadet-engineers). He was admitted to the class of 1882, but resigned his appointment on February 28, 1881, before graduating. On Apr. 3, 1881 at age 21 Simpson died of consumpti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simpson (Toronto)
Henry Simpson (1864–1926) was an architect active in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, around the turn of the 20th century. Simpson trained under prominent architect E.J. Lennox, and the buildings he designed were in the Richardsonian Romanesque style Lennox had helped popularize. He was one of the architects employed by the prominent Massey family The Massey family is a Canadian family with Methodist roots that has been prominent since the mid-19th century, known for manufacturing farm equipment and for being patrons of the arts in Canada. The family's manufacturing company, later known ..., well-known philanthropists. Simpson worked with Charles J. Gibson from 1888 to 1890. Over a dozen buildings he designed have survived to the present day. According to the Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada Simpson played a role in the design of 126 buildings from 1891 to 1916. Simpson's buildings that have survived to the 21st Century References {{DEFAULTSORT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simpson (Poets' Club Founder)
Henry Simpson, (22 October 1868 - 20 November 1960) was a banker and the founder and president of the Poets' Club in London in 1908. Early life and education Simpson was born in Canonbury, London, son of Archibald Simpson, a doctor, and Agnes Simpson (nee Forbes). Simpson's mother was descended from the Lord Forbes of Pitsligo. His Great Uncle was the Scottish architect Archibald Simpson. He was brought up in Aberdeen and educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh. Career Following school he joined the banking profession, where he spent four years with the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh. He then returned to London where he joined the Capital and Counties Bank and took up the role of bank manager in their Westminster branch. In March 1908 he played a chief role in the founding of the Poets Club and was the club's first president. The first meeting consisted of a group of nine men and women who met at a Bohemian restaurant in Soho, all were poetry enthusiasts who wishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry George Simpson
Henry George Simpson (1822 – 30 August 1898) was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council. Early life Simpson was born at Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England in 1822 to the Rev H.W. Simpson and his wife Elizabeth. After completing his schooling at Dartmouth he joined the Royal Navy. In 1840 he set out on working as a midshipman and by 1842 was a mate on . From 1846 till 1850, Simpson was promoted to lieutenant and stationed in the East Indies aboard . By the time he had retired from the navy in 1863, Simpson had been promoted to commander. In 1865, Simpson arrived in Queensland and within a year had been made Commissioner of Crown Lands. Politics Simpson was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 29 July 1868 and served for 14 years before resigning on 29 April 1882 . During this time he became a member of the Marine Board of Queensland in 1869, the Central Board of Health in 1874, and was a member of the Royal Commission for Improving the Navigation of More ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Simpson (other)
Harry Simpson was a baseball player. Harry Simpson may also refer to: * Harry Simpson (Australian footballer) (born 1928), Australian rules footballer for South Melbourne *Harry Simpson (English footballer) (1875–?), English footballer for Crewe Alexandra and Stoke *Harry Simpson (footballer, born 1869) Harry Simpson (born 1869) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke. Career Simpson played for his local club East Stirlingshire when in 1889 he moved down to England to play for Stoke along with teammate Billy Dunn ..., Scottish footballer for Stoke * Harry Simpson (footballer, born 1888) (1888–1951), Scottish footballer * Harry Simpson (golfer) (1885–1955), English professional golfer * Harry Simpson (politician) (1886–1967), municipal politician in East York, Ontario, Canada See also * Henry Simpson (other) * Harold Simpson (other) {{human name disambiguation, Simpson, Harry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simpson Lunn
Sir Henry Simpson Lunn (30 July 1859 – 18 March 1939) was an English humanitarian and religious figure, and also founder of Lunn Poly, one of the UK's largest travel companies. Early life Henry Lunn was born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, the eldest childand elder sonof greengrocer Henry Lunn and Susanna, the daughter of Simpson Green. His parents, married in Horncastle in 1858, were both devout Wesleyan Methodists and their son was raised in that tradition. He gained a place at Horncastle Grammar School. He attended Headingley College, Leeds, for instruction to become a church minister and was ordained in 1886. He also trained as a medical doctor at Trinity College, Dublin. Personal life Lunn's marriage to Mary Ethel Moore, the daughter of a canon, produced four children: alpine skiing pioneer Arnold Lunn, writers Hugh Kingsmill Lunn and Brian Lunn, and a daughter who predeceased him. He wrote two autobiographical works: '' Chapters from My Life'' (1918) and ''Nearing H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simpson Newland
Sir Henry Simpson Newland, (24 November 1873 – 13 November 1969) was a distinguished Australian surgeon. As president of the Australian War Service League he was active in promoting selective conscription and martial law during the Second World War. The Henry Simpson Newland Prize is named in his honour. The medal was first awarded by the Federal Council of the British Medical Association in Australia, and since 1956, by the Australian Medical Association. He is commemorated by a plaque on the Jubilee 150 Walkway. A portrait of Newland by Ivor Hele won the 1953 Archibald Prize. Family * Grandfather: Ridgway William Newland * Father: Simpson Newland * Brother: Victor Marra Newland * Brother: Phil Newland References External links * Hicks, N. and Leopold, ENewland, Sir Henry Simpson (1873–1969) Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 11, Melbourne University Press, 1988, pp 8–9. * * Pearn, J. H* [http://samhs.org.au/Virtual%20Museum/Notable-individuals/newland/new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simson
Sir Henry John Forbes Simson (12 December 1872 – 13 September 1932) was a British physician who became obstetrician to the British royal family and delivered (amongst many others) the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Princess Margaret. He was one of the joint founders of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. Life He was born on 12 December 1872 in Bareilly in India to Scottish parents, his father being Robert Simson (1827–1905) of the Bengal Civil Service, and his wife Amy Inglis (1848–1929). His paternal grandfather was Rev Henry Simson of Garioch in Aberdeenshire. His family returned to Edinburgh in Henry's youth. The family lived at 13 Grosvenor Street in Edinburgh's West End. He was educated at the Edinburgh Collegiate School at 27/28 Charlotte Square then studied Medicine at Edinburgh University graduating MB ChB in 1895. He then worked variously at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh's Hospital for Sick Children and Edinburgh M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
