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John Martyn (other)
John Martyn (1948–2009) was a Scottish singer-songwriter. John Martyn may also refer to: * John Martyn (academic) (died 1473), Master of University College, Oxford, England *John Martyn (botanist) (1699–1768), British botanist and author of ''Historia plantarum rariorum'' *John Martyn (publisher) (died 1680), London publisher and bookseller *John Martyn (schoolmaster) (1903–1984), second Headmaster of The Doon School, India * John Burton Martyn (1867–1921), Ontario physician and political figure * John Martyn (Leicester MP), MP for Leicester * John Martyn (died 1627), MP for Nottingham * John Martyn (MP for Scarborough), MP for Scarborough Scarborough or Scarboro may refer to: People * Scarborough (surname) * Earl of Scarbrough Places Australia * Scarborough, Western Australia, suburb of Perth * Scarborough, New South Wales, suburb of Wollongong * Scarborough, Queensland, sub ... * John Martyn (MP for Wycombe), for Wycombe * John Martyn (priest), Dean of Bangor fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Martyn
Iain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), known professionally as John Martyn, was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40-year career, he released 23 studio albums and received frequent critical acclaim. ''The Times'' described him as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues".Obituary: "John Martyn: guitarist and singer" ''The Times'', 30 January 2009, pg. 75. Martyn began his career at age 17 as a key member of the Scottish folk music scene, drawing inspiration from American blues and English traditional music, and sig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottingham (UK Parliament Constituency)
Nottingham was a parliamentary borough in Nottinghamshire, which elected two Members of Parliament (MPs) to the British House of Commons, House of Commons from 1295. In 1885 the constituency was abolished and the city of Nottingham divided into three single-member constituencies. History Nottingham sent two representatives to Parliament from 1283 onwards. In the mid eighteenth century it was influenced by the large local landowners the Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, Duke of Newcastle for the Whigs (British political party), Whigs and Lord Middleton for the Tories (British political party), Tories and as a consequence would tend to return MP from each party. The constituency was abolished in 1885 and replaced by Nottingham East, Nottingham South and Nottingham West. Members of Parliament 1295–1640 1640–1885 Notes Election results Elections in the 1830s Ponsonby was appointed Home Secretary and elevated to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Of Bangor
Bangor Cathedral () is the cathedral church of Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It is dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. The site of the present building of Bangor Cathedral has been in use as a place of Christian worship since the sixth century. The cathedral was built on a low-lying and inconspicuous site, possibly so as not to attract the attention of Viking raiders from the sea in ancient times. The Gothic style building on the hill is part of Bangor University. History The site of Bangor Cathedral was originally occupied by St Deiniol's Monastery, established in the sixth century around 530 on land given by the king of Gwynedd, Maelgwn Gwynedd. Deiniol is said to have been consecrated as a bishop by Saint David, making him the first Bishop of Bangor. This monastery was sacked in 634 and again in 1073. Nothing of the original building survives. The Synod of Westminster in 1102 is recorded as taking measures to restore Bangor Cathedral, but the earliest part of the present ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
