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Keill
Keill is a Scottish family name that may refer to: *James Keill (1673–1719), Scottish physician and philosopher * Jason Keill, New Zealand musician *John Keill (1671–1721), Scottish mathematician and astronomer See also *Keill Randor, fictional character in Douglas Hill's ''The Last Legionary'' book series *Keeill, a chapel on the Isle of Man *Keills Chapel, Scotland *Keil (other) Keil is a surname, and may refer to: *Alfredo Keil (1850–1907), Portuguese romantic composer and painter * Alphonso Keil (1944–2008) Samoan-born rock & roll musician, founding member of The Zodiacs and The Kavaliers * Birgit Keil (born 1944), ... {{surname Anglicised Scottish Gaelic-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keill Randor
The Last Legionary series is a series of five books written by Canadian author Douglas Hill. The books are ''Young Legionary'', ''Galactic Warlord'', ''Deathwing Over Veynaa'', ''Day of the Starwind'' and ''Planet of the Warlord''. The series has been described as a simplified version of E. E. Smith's Lensman series. The books tell of the adventures of Keill Randor, the last survivor of his planet, whose inhabitants are annihilated at the beginning of the book ''Galactic Warlord''. Randor's people were hardened over generations by their inhospitable planet, which (combined with rigorous combat and martial arts training) resulted in them exhibiting speed, reflexes, strength, and fighting abilities all at the very upper limit of human ability and Randor himself is one of the most skilled amongst them, twice winner of the planetwide martial arts contest, a feat bettered by only one other legionary in the history of the contest. The people of Moros acted effectively as mercenaries; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Keill
John Keill FRS (1 December 1671 – 31 August 1721) was a Scottish mathematician, natural philosopher, and cryptographer who was an important defender of Isaac Newton. Biography Keill was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 1 December 1671. His father was Robert Keill, an Edinburgh lawyer. His mother was Sarah Cockburn. His brother, James Keill, became a noted physician. Keill studied at Edinburgh University under David Gregory. In 1692, he obtained his bachelor's degree with a distinction in physics and mathematics. Keill then attended Balliol College, Oxford, obtaining an MA on 2 February 1694. After being appointed a lecturer in experimental philosophy at Hart Hall, Keill started giving lectures and performing experiments based on Newton's findings. He instructed his students on the laws of motion, the principles of hydrostatics and optics, and Newtonian propositions on light and colours. In 1698. Keill published ''Examination of Dr. Burnet's Theory of the Earth''. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keills Chapel
Keills Chapel is a small chapel located in the west Scottish Highlands, Highlands, Scotland, near the village of Tayvallich, Knapdale. The chapel dates from the 11th century and is in the care of Historic Scotland as is Kilmory Knap Chapel on the opposite shore of Loch Sween. It is open at all reasonable times and there is no entrance charge. Keills Chapel The name originates from the word , meaning ''chapel''. The re-roofed structure contains an important collection of early stone sculpture, including six early Christian cross, Christian cross-slabs, around forty late medieval grave slabs recovered from the chapel or churchyard, and a Celtic cross which previously stood outside the chapel where a modern blank replacement now stands. The original has been moved inside the chapel to protect it from the elements. Keills Cross The complete and well-preserved late 8th-early 9th century cross is carved from local grey-green epidiorite. It is only decorated on one face, the sides and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Keill
James Keill (27 March 1673 – 16 July 1719) was a Scottish physician, philosopher, medical writer and translator. He was an early proponent of mathematical methods in physiology. Life Born in Edinburgh on 27 March 1673 the son of Sarah Cockburn and Robert Keill, an Edinburgh lawyer. He was the younger brother of John Keill, and the nephew of William Cockburn. He was educated partly at home, studying under Andrew Massey and (probably) David Gregory at the University of Edinburgh, and partly on the continent, studying under Nicolas Lemery and (probably) Jean Guichard Duverney in Paris, followed by a period at Leyden University. He applied himself to anatomy, and, moving to England, acquired a reputation by lecturing on anatomy at Oxford and Cambridge (which conferred on him the degree of MD). With the degree, but without belonging to the College of Physicians, he settled in 1703 as a physician at Northampton, where he continued for the rest of his life. He was elected a Fellow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legacy Of Disorder
Legacy of Disorder is a heavy metal band formed in 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand History Legacy of Disorder originate from New Zealand, where lead guitarist Rana Freilich met bassist Jason Keill, forming the band with drummer 'Hellman'. Vocalist James Robinson was recruited serendipitously after stopping on his way home to listen to the band practising in a storage king locker and impressing them with his vocal ability. Not long after, the band began shaping their own sound - a collaborative effort bringing together all the band members musical tastes. Matt Thompson later joined the band just prior to recording their début album, replacing 'Hellman'. In 2009, the band recorded their first studio album ''Legacy of Disorder'' in Texas with music engineer and producer Sterling Winfield who worked with three American heavy metal bands (Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah). Later that year, the band obtained some notoriety for being banned from the Wellington Sevens for not being "m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keeill
Keeill (also ''keill, keeil''; plural ''kialteenyn'') is a Manx Gaelic word for a chapel. Etymology The word is a Gaelic loanword from Latin ''cella'', which originally meant a storeroom, or a small room. In both English, and the Goidelic languages, the word was borrowed in the sense of a monastic cell. In English, the word "cell" has also taken on the additional meaning of a room in a prison. The word, in its various forms, can be found in Irish and Scottish Gaelic too. It is often anglicised in Scotland and Ireland as "Kil-" e.g. Kilmarnock, Kildare etc. Columba is known as "Columb Killey", where ''killey'' is the genitive of ''keeill'' in Manx. Calum Cille etc. in the other Goidelic languages. History and siting Archaeologically, it is used for a specific type of small simple chapel found on the Isle of Man and built between the 6th and 12th centuries. Some similar sites have been identified on Islay and Gallarus Oratory. The earliest versions of the structures are all th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keil (other)
Keil is a surname, and may refer to: *Alfredo Keil (1850–1907), Portuguese romantic composer and painter * Alphonso Keil (1944–2008) Samoan-born rock & roll musician, founding member of The Zodiacs and The Kavaliers * Birgit Keil (born 1944), German prima ballerina *Eliza Keil, Samoan-born singer and member of Keil Isles * Ernst Keil, (1816–1878), German publisher and founder of ''Die Gartenlaube'' * Herma Keil, Samoan-born rock & roll singer of the 1960s and lead singer of the Keil Isles * Francisco Keil do Amaral (1910–1975), Portuguese architect, composer, painter, and photographer * Franz von Keil (1862–1945), Austrian naval officer *Freddie Keil (19??–1994), Samoan-born rock & roll singer and lead singer of the Keil Isles * Heinrich Keil (1822–1894), German classical philologist *Johann Friedrich Karl Keil (1807–1888), German Bible commentator *Josef Keil (1878–1963), Austrian historian, epigrapher, and archaeologist *Klaus Keil (born 1934), American astronome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
