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John Hodges (Army Officer) (born 1971), American writer & actor
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John Hodges may refer to: *John Hodges (cricketer) (1855–1933), Australian cricketer * Jack Hodges (1841/1842–1899), Australian cricket umpire *John Hodges (minstrel) (1821–1891), American entertainer *Johnny Hodges (1906–1970), American musician *John Hodges (Australian politician) (1937–2024), Australian politician * John Hodges (Malmesbury MP) (by 1503–1562), English member of parliament * John Hodges (footballer) (born 1980), English footballer * John Neal Hodges (1884–1965), American military officer *John Hodges, cofounder of A24 See also * John Hodge (other) *John Hodgman John Kellogg Hodgman (born June 3, 1971) is an American author, actor, and humorist. In addition to his published written works, such as his satirical trilogy '' The Areas of My Expertise'', '' More Information Than You Require'', and '' That Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hodges (cricketer)
John Robart Hodges (11 August 1855 – 17 January 1933) was an Australian cricketer who played in the first two Test matches in 1877. Cricket career Hodges was born in Knightsbridge, London, on 11 August 1855 and is believed to have died on 17 January 1933 in Melbourne, Victoria. The exact details of his death remain unconfirmed but this date is generally accepted by the sport's historians. He is one of the least-known Australian players, so meteoric and short was his career. He had the unusual distinction of playing in a Test match (and not just any Test match, the first ever given such status) before playing for his colony. Therefore, the historic international, played at Melbourne in 1877 between Australia and England, was Hodges' first-class debut. A left-handed batsman and fast-medium, round-arm bowler, Hodges started playing cricket for the Capulets club in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood. Following some good performances in club cricket, he soon appeared for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Hodges (umpire)
George John Hodges (1841/1842 – 30 May 1899) was an Australian Test cricket Umpire (cricket), umpire. Life and career Hodges was born in the United Kingdom and moved to Australia in the 1860s. He umpired two first-class cricket, first-class matches in February 1884 and January 1885. In the match in Adelaide in February 1884 between Victoria cricket team, Victoria and South Australia cricket team, South Australia he also acted as the Victorian team's manager. Hodges replaced Ted Elliott (umpire), Ted Elliott, who had died suddenly, a few days before the Test in Melbourne between Australia cricket team, Australia and England cricket team, England on 21 March 1885 to 25 March 1885. England won the match by an innings and 98 runs. Hodges' colleague was Jim Phillips (cricketer), Jim Phillips, standing in the first of his 13 Tests in Australia. Some of Hodges' decisions in the Test caused such dissatisfaction among some of the English players that during the Australians' second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hodges (minstrel)
John Hodges (July 28, 1821RICE, Edward L., ''Monarchs of Minstrelsy'', 1910 – April 23, 1891); known as Cool White, was an American blackface Minstrel show, minstrel entertainer, who wrote or popularized the song "Buffalo Gals", published by him in 1844 under the title "Lubly Fan". There is some dispute as to whether he composed the tune or adapted a traditional air. Career Hodges's stage name was "Cool White". He debuted in Pennsylvania in 1838, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphiahttp://www.circushistory.org/Cork/BurntCork4.htm BROWN, Col. T. Allson, ''EarlyNegro Minstrelsy'' and specialized in "dandy" roles: in 1842 he was a particular hit as a character called "Fancy Cool" in Silas S. Steele's ''Philadelphia Assurance''. In 1843 he organized the Virginia Serenaders and later a troupe called the Sable Melodists. He later performed as a 'Shakespearian clown' with Gilbert R. Spalding, Spalding and Rogers Circus. From about 1855-59 he appeared with Sam Sanford's Minstr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Hodges
Johnny Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophone, alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano saxophone, but refused to play soprano after 1940. Along with Benny Carter, Hodges is considered to be one of the definitive alto saxophone players of the Big band, big band era. After beginning his career as a teenager in Boston, Hodges began to travel to New York and played with Lloyd Scott (musician), Lloyd Scott, Sidney Bechet, Luckey Roberts and Chick Webb. When Ellington wanted to expand his band in 1928, Ellington's clarinet player Barney Bigard recommended Hodges. His playing became one of the identifying voices of the Ellington orchestra. From 1951 to 1955, Hodges left the Duke to lead his own band, but returned shortly before Ellington's triumphant return to prominence – the orchestra's performance at the 1956 Newport Jaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hodges (Australian Politician)
John Charles Hodges (3 October 1937 – 14 November 2024) was an Australian politician. A member of the Liberal Party, he served as Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs in the Fraser government from 1982 to 1983. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1974 to 1983 and from 1984 to 1987, representing the Queensland seat of Petrie. Early life Hodges was born in Brisbane on 3 October 1937. He was raised in Cooktown, Queensland. Hodges was a pharmaceutical chemist by profession. He served on the Redcliffe City Council from 1967 to 1976, including as deputy mayor from 1970. Politics Hodges was elected to the Liberal Party's Queensland state executive in 1973. The following year, he defeated incumbent single-term MP Marshall Cooke for Liberal preselection in the seat of Petrie. He retained the seat for the Liberal Party at the 1974 election. In 1978, Hodges was appointed deputy government whip in the House of Representatives. He was appointed Minister f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hedges (Malmesbury MP)
John Hedges or Hodges (by 1503 – 12 January 1562), of Malmesbury, Wiltshire, was an English politician. Family Hedges married, by 1531, Joan Howell, probably the daughter or widow of John Howell of Somerset. At the time of his death he had a son Thomas and two married daughters, Margaret Ferney and Elizabeth Smith. He also had an illegitimate daughter Joan. His family would later adopt the spelling Hodges. Career Hedges was a leading clothier in Malmesbury. He purchased the manor of Shipton Moyne, Gloucestershire in 1544 from Lord Stourton. He subsequently also acquired the manor of Easton Grey, Wilts. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Malmesbury Malmesbury () is a town and civil parish in north Wiltshire, England, which lies approximately west of Swindon, northeast of Bristol, and north of Chippenham. The older part of the town is on a hilltop which is almost surrounded by the upp ... in October 1553, April 1554 and November 1554. He made his w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hodges (footballer)
John Hodges (born 22 January 1980) is an English retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He began his career with Leicester City but did not make a first team appearance before being allowed to leave by new Leicester manager Peter Taylor. Hodges joined Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer in the summer of 2000, as back-up for first choice goalkeeper Jon Sheffield. He made his league debut on 24 October 2000 against Brighton & Hove Albion, and went on to make another three appearances for the club during November, including two against Chester City in the FA Cup. He endured a season marred by injury and the emergence of Romain Larrieu, who would go on to become the club's first choice goalkeeper under new manager Paul Sturrock Paul Whitehead Sturrock (born 10 October 1956) is a Scottish former football coach and former player. As a player, Sturrock spent his entire senior career with Dundee United, making more than five hundred appearances between 1974 and 1989. He w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Neal Hodges
John Neal Hodges (February 13, 1884 – January 18, 1965) was a United States Army officer in the early 20th century. He served in World War I and World War II. Biography Hodges was born in Baltimore on February 13, 1884. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1905. Hodges was commissioned into the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He commanded the Sixth Engineer Regiment during World War I, and he worked with the British to build bridges on the Somme. Hodges received the Distinguished Service Medal for his efforts, and on June 26, 1918, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. After the war's end, Hodges worked at the office of the Chief of Engineers in Washington, D.C., and he served as the editor of the ''Military Engineer'' from 1929 to 1931. He served as the Chief Engineer of the North Atlantic Division from 1943 to 1944, and he received the Legion of Merit for his performance in World War II. Hodges retired in 1944. He died at Brooke Army M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hodge (other)
John Hodge may refer to: *John R. Hodge (1893–1963), United States Army officer *John E. Hodge (1914–1996), American chemist *John Hodge (politician) (1855–1937), British politician *John Hodge (engineer) (1929–2021), British-born aerospace engineer *John Hodge (screenwriter) (born 1964), British screenwriter *John Hodge (English footballer) John Hodge (born 1 April 1969) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right winger. He went on trial with Manchester United from November 1989 to December 1989. While at Swansea, he was a part of the team that won after a ... (born 1969), English footballer * John Hodge (Scottish footballer), played for Manchester United and Stenhousemuir * John Hodge (police commissioner), colonial police officer in Nigeria * Jack Hodge (1906–1996), English footballer See also * John Hodges (other) {{hndis, Hodge, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
