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James Forsyth (optics)
James Forsyth may refer to: *James Forsyth (Australian politician) (1852–1927), Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly *James Forsyth (college president) (1817–1886), attorney and president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute *James Forsyth (journalist) (born 1981), former political editor of ''The Spectator'' magazine *James Forsyth (sculptor) (1827–1910), Scottish sculptor *James Forsyth (traveller) (1838–1871), Indian traveller *James B. Forsyth (1809–1872), Massachusetts physician and politician *James Bell Forsyth (1802–1869), Quebec merchant and author *James W. Forsyth (1834–1906), U.S. Army officer and general *Jim Forsyth (born 1944), former Australian rules footballer *Jimmy Forsyth (1904–1982), Scottish footballer, trainer and physiotherapist *Jimmy Forsyth (photographer) (1913–2009), British amateur photographer {{hndis, Forsyth, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Forsyth (Australian Politician)
James Forsyth (1852 – 14 October 1927) was a company director and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Early days Forsyth was born in West Plean, Stirling, Scotland, to parents John Forsyth, farmer, and his wife Janet (née Munnock). After receiving his education in West Plean he worked for Henderson Bros, Merchants in Stirling and spent five years with Arnott and Co. in Glasgow. He arrived in Sydney in early 1875 where he stayed almost a year, moving to Brisbane in December of the same year. In 1880 he was the manager at Normanton for James Burns & Co. and was mainly responsible for the company's expansion in the North Queensland area. When the businesses of Burns and Robert Philp were amalgamated in 1883, he became a director of Burns Philp. Political career At the 1899 Queensland colonial election Elections were held in the Australian state The states and territories are federated administrative divisions in Australia, ruled by regional go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Forsyth (college President)
James Forsyth (September 8, 1817 – August 10, 1886) was an attorney, businessman, and the seventh president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was born in Peru, New York. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1839 where he was a founding member of the Lambda Iota Society. He was admitted to the bar in 1842. The following year, he moved to Troy, New York where he practiced law, and was a director and counsel of several local banks and companies. He was a founder and trustee of the Union Trust Company of New York, and President of the Troy & West Troy Bridge Company. He also served as a judge and a member of the Board of Enrollment in Rensselaer County. He was a longtime trustee of the Troy Female Seminary, which became the Emma Willard School The Emma Willard School, originally called Troy Female Seminary and often referred to simply as Emma, is an independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for young women, located in Troy, New York, on Mount Id ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Forsyth (journalist)
James Forsyth (born 1981) is a British political aide and former political journalist. After serving as political editor of ''The Spectator'' magazine since 2009, he was appointed Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Rishi Sunak in December 2022. Early life Forsyth attended Winchester College and Jesus College, Cambridge. Journalism career Forsyth joined ''Foreign Policy'' magazine as assistant editor before launching Coffee House, ''The Spectator''s political blog, in 2007. He was appointed deputy editor, online, of ''The Spectator'' in 2008 and political editor in 2009. He is also a weekly columnist for ''The Times'' on a Friday, previously writing for '' The Sun'' on Saturdays and previously the ''Mail on Sunday''. He is an advisory board member of the ResPublica think tank in Westminster. Political career On 24 December 2022, Forsyth was hired by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as his political secretary. Personal life Forsyth has been m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Forsyth (sculptor)
James Forsyth (1827–1910) was a Scottish sculptor, best remembered for various fountains designed for William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley (1817–1885) at Witley Court, Worcestershire, England, and in the town of Dudley. He was born in Kelso, Scotland, a son of Adam Forsyth, a mason. Notable works Fountains, Witley Court Two immense fountains at Witley Court were designed by William Andrew Nesfield and executed by James Forsyth and his brother William Forsyth, who were carrying out sculpture in the house and the church. They survived the fire and subsequent despoliation of the house. The largest, the Perseus and Andromeda Fountain, has been restored to working order by English Heritage. Triumphal Arch Fountain, Dudley A grade II structure designed by James Forsyth in 1867 and presented to the town of Dudley by the 1st Earl of Dudley. A triumphal arch ornamented with sculpture in the Flamboyant Italian Renaissance style, including heraldic dolphins and heraldic demi-sea horses, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Forsyth (traveller)
James Forsyth (1838–1871) was an English traveller in India. Life After receiving a university education in England, and taking his degree of M.A., Forsyth entered the civil service of the East India Company, and went out to India as assistant conservator and acting conservator of forests. In a short time he was appointed settlement officer and deputy-commissioner of Nimar, and served under Sir Richard Temple, 1st Baronet, Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces. Forsyth was attached to the Bengal staff corps, and made a complete tour of the Central Provinces of India in 1862–4. He reached Amarkantak, near the sources of the Narmada River, the Mahanadi River, and the Son River Son River ( hi, सोन नदी, also spelt Sone River) is a perennial river located in central India. It originates near Amarkantak Hill in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district of Chhattisgarh and finally merges with the Ganges River near Pa .... He travelled across the plain of Chhattisga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James B
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Bell Forsyth
James Bell Forsyth (25 December 1802 – 1 April 1869), was a prominent Quebec merchant and author. In 1831, he built the Cataraqui Estate in Sillery, on Saint-Louis Road. Background Born at Kingston, Upper Canada, he was the second son of Joseph Forsyth (1764–1813) and his wife Alicia, daughter of Major James Robbins of the Royal Artillery. The Forsyths were an influential merchant family with strong commercial ties to England, Scotland and the colonies. Through his grandparents he was connected to the important London trading house of Phyn, Ellice & Co., a subsidiary of which was Forsyth, Richardson & Co., of Montreal, where two of his uncles, Thomas and John Forsyth, were partners; this firm prospered in the fur trade and expanded into other activities such as the agent and forwarding business. Another of his uncles, James Forsyth, was associated with Lloyd's of London. James Bell Forsyth's father, Joseph Forsyth, came to Canada, in 1784, as the agent for Forsyth, Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James W
James is a common English language surname and given name: * James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Forsyth
James Forsyth (born 23 July 1944) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He also played with West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League. Forsyth began his career at Essendon, where he arrived to from Thorpdale. A ruckman, he struggled to get regular games with the strong Essendon side of the 1960s but did take part in their 1966 finals campaign. He went to West Torrens in 1968 and the same year represented South Australia in an interstate match against Western Australia. Forsyth was also a member of the South Australian interstate squad for the 1969 Adelaide Carnival, although he didn't get a game. He left West Torrens to play for Yarrawonga, in 1971 and 1972. (Archived) Over the next four seasons, Forsyth captain-coached Drouin, then in 1977 and 1978 he held the same role at Trafalgar. His son, Tim Forsyth Tim Forsyth (born 17 August 1973 in Mirboo North, Victoria, Australia) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Forsyth
James Forsyth (18 October 1904 – 1982) was a Scottish football player, trainer and physiotherapist, who made more than 350 appearances in the Football League playing as a left half or inside left for Portsmouth, Gillingham and Millwall. Born in Armadale, West Lothian, he began his playing career in his native Scotland with Armadale and Bathgate, and finally retired from playing in 1943 to become assistant trainer of Millwall. He then became first-team trainer at Ipswich Town, a post he held for 15 years, and was caretaker manager of the club for a brief period in 1964, between the departure of Jackie Milburn and the arrival of Bill McGarry William Harry McGarry (10 June 1927 – 15 March 2005) was an England international association footballer and manager who spent 40 years in the professional game. He had a reputation for toughness, both as a player and as a manager. A right .... He retired in 1971 and died in 1982. Honours Individual * Ipswich Town Hall of Fame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
