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Korky
Korky is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Korky Neufeld, Canadian politician * Korky Paul (born 1951), British illustrator Fictional * Korky the Cat See also * Corky (other) {{Given name Given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korky The Cat
''Korky the Cat'' is a character in a comic strip in the British comics magazine ''The Dandy''. It first appeared in issue 1, dated 4 December 1937, except for one issue, No. 294 (9 June 1945) when Keyhole Kate was on the cover. For several decades he was the mascot of ''The Dandy''. In 1984, after 47 virtually continuous years, Korky was replaced on the front cover by Desperate Dan. History The strip's simple premise follows the adventures of a black male cat called Korky, a cat who behaves like a human and is accepted in a world of humans as only a comic character can be. Originally a mute character, he started speaking in No. 149, 5 October 1940 (see image for his first words as he tries to help some hungry dogs). The 1950s saw the introduction of his 'Kits', Nip, Lip, and Rip. Artists were: * James Crighton from issues 1 to 1051 (4 December 1937 to 13 January 1962. * Charlie Grigg from issues 1052 to 2116 (20 January 1962 to 12 June 1982. * David Gudgeon from issue 2117 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korky Paul
Hamish Vigne Christie "Korky" Paul (born 1951) is a British illustrator of children's books. He was born and raised in Rhodesia, but now lives in Oxford, England. His work, characteristically executed with bright watercolour paint and pen and ink, is recognisable by an anarchic yet detailed style and for its "wild characterisation". He is most known for his illustration of the series '' Winnie the Witch''. Biography Paul was born in 1951 into a family of seven children in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) where he had what he calls "a wild and privileged childhood" in the African Bushveld. He went to Estcourt High School before graduating from Durban School of Art in 1972 and working at an advertising agency in Cape Town. In 1976, he travelled to Greece where he met James Watt, then working for a Greek publisher who commissioned Paul to illustrate a series of educational books teaching Greek children to speak the 'Queen's English'. He then spent some time w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korky Neufeld
Kornelius "Korky" Neufeld is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 British Columbia general election. He represents the electoral district of Abbotsford West as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. Early life and career Neufeld was born into a family of 10 children. His parents, originally from South America, immigrated to Canada in 1964. As of 2024, he resides in Abbotsford, British Columbia with his wife, Cynthia, his four children, and two grandchildren. Neufeld began his career in church ministry as a pastor in Vancouver before leading a church in Abbotsford for more than ten years. He later worked in the construction industry, including as a construction manager for Servicemaster Restore of the Fraser Valley. Neufeld has been involved with various community organizations and advisory committees. He served with the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association for over five years, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corky (other)
Corky means cork-like. It is an English and Irish unisex name that also serves as a nickname for Courtney. It may also refer to: People Sportspeople * Corky Ballas (born 1960), American competitive ballroom dancer *Corky or Corkie Blow (1877–1938), English footballer * Corky Calhoun (born 1950), American former National Basketball Association player *Corky Carroll (born 1947), American surfer *Dominic Cork (born 1971), English cricketer, nicknamed Corky * Corky de Graauw (born 1951), Dutch ice hockey player * Corky Devlin (1931–1995), American National Basketball Association player * Corky McMillin (1925–2005), American off-road desert racer and land developer * Corky Miller (born 1976), American Major League Baseball player * Corky Nelson (1939–2014), American high school and college football player and coach * Corky Palmer (born 1954), American college baseball coach * Corky Rogers (1943–2020), American high school football coach * Corky Valentine (1929–2005), Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
