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Merriman may refer to: People Surname * Arthur Douglas Merriman (1892–1972), English military officer * Ashley Merriman chef * Boyd Merriman, 1st Baron Merriman (1880–1962), British Conservative Party politician and judge * Brian Merriman (1749–1805), Irish poet and teacher * Daniel Merriman (1838–1912), American minister and museum president * Edgar C. Merriman (1840–1894), American military officer * Eric Merriman (1924–2003), British comedy scriptwriter for radio and TV * Frederick Merriman (other), multiple people * Gregory Merriman (born 1988), Australian ice dancer * Helen Bigelow Merriman (1844–1933), American painter, art collector, and philanthropist * Huw Merriman (born 1973), British Conservative Party politician, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Bexhill & Battle * James Merriman (born 1984), Welsh rugby union player * James Merriman (born 1985), Canadian soccer coach * James A. Merriman (1869–1946), American physician and newspaper editor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Douglas Merriman
Arthur Douglas Merriman, (25 November 1892 – 2 November 1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, a British Army officer, and a recipient of the George Cross. Early life and career Merriman was born in Manchester in 1892. On 22 July 1917, during the First World War, he received a temporary commission as a second lieutenant in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, and was confirmed in his rank and promoted to temporary lieutenant on 3 November. He entered France as an acting captain on 3 April 1918 (promoted 2 July). He was decorated with the Legion d'honneur, and relinquished his commission on 25 September 1919, leaving the army as a captain. In the 1930s he was a teacher in Wallsend, before becoming Secretary of the Faculty of Architects and Surveyors, in March 1938. They later awarded him an honorary fellowship, shortly before the events for which he was awarded the George Cross. Second World War With the outbreak of the Second World War, he returned to ordnance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Merriman
Nicholas John Merriman (born 6 June 1960) is the chief executive of English Heritage. He was the director of the Horniman Museum, Horniman Museum and Gardens in south London from May 2018 to February 2024. Before that, he was the director of the the Manchester Museum, Manchester Museum in Manchester, England. He had earlier worked at the Museum of London and University College, London. In April 2017 he was made honorary professor of museum studies in the University of Manchester. He is known for his contributions to the development of Community archaeology, public archaeology and Museology, museum studies, and for influencing the heritage sector around issues of cultural diversity, sustainability and the future of Collection (artwork), collections. Early life Merriman was born and brought up in Sutton Coldfield, and attended King Edward's School, Birmingham, King Edward VI Grammar School in Edgbaston. From collecting old bottles stimulated by his father's collecting of antique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merriman Colbert Harris
Merriman Colbert Harris (July 9, 1846 – May 8, 1921) was a Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1904, who was active in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Japan. Birth and family Merriman was born July 9, 1846, in Beallsville, Ohio, the son of Colbert and Catherine Elizabeth (Crupper) Harris. Merriman married Flora L. Best on October 23, 1873, in Meadville, Pennsylvania. They had two daughters, Florence and Elizabeth. Military service and education Merriman served for three years as a soldier in the 12th Ohio Cavalry in the American Civil War (1863–65), attaining the rank of corporal. Following the end of the war, he attended the Washington Academy in Ohio, and the Harlem Springs Seminary. He then attended Scio College, earning the B.A. degree (1873) and the M.A. degree (1877) from Allegheny College. Ordained ministry and missionary service Merriman entered the ministry of the Pittsburgh Annual Conference of the Methodist Epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merriman Smith
Albert Merriman Smith (February 10, 1913 – April 13, 1970) was an American wire service reporter, notably serving as White House correspondent for United Press International and its predecessor, United Press. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1964 for his coverage of the assassination of John F. Kennedy and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969 by Lyndon B. Johnson. Background Albert Merriman Smith was born on February 10, 1913, in Savannah, Georgia. Career Known by his middle name (and his nickname, "Smitty"), Smith covered US presidents from Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Richard Nixon and originated the practice of closing presidential news conferences with "Thank You, Mr. President," which was the title of his 1946 book, written during his coverage of the Harry Truman administration. That honor, accorded the senior wire service reporter present at presidential news conferences, became more popularly known when it was continued by Smith's UPI colleague Helen Tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Merriman
Colonel William Merriman (2 April 1838 – 11 March 1917) was a British officer in the Royal Engineers who played as a goalkeeper in three FA Cup Finals, winning the cup in 1875. Family and education Merriman was born at 13 Young Street, Kensington, London on 2 April 1838, the eighth of nine children of Dr John Merriman (1800–1881) and his wife Caroline née Jones (1800–1870), and was baptised at St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington on 25 May 1838. His father, grandfather John (1774–1839) and uncle James Nathaniel (1806–1854) were all physicians to HM Queen Victoria. Merriman was educated at Kensington School, before attending Addiscombe Military Seminary (where officers were trained for service with the army of the East India Company) in 1856. Military career He joined the East India Company's Royal Engineers with the rank of ensign on 12 December 1856 "during the period of his being placed under the command of Colonel Sandham, of the Royal Engineers, at Chatham, for Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Truman may refer to: People * Truman (surname) ** Harry S. Truman (1884–1972), 33rd U.S. president * Truman (given name) **Truman Capote (1924–1984), American writer and actor Media * ''Truman'' (book), a biography of Harry S. Truman by David McCullough * ''Truman'' (1995 film), a film based on the book by McCullough *''The Truman Show'', an American film by Peter Weir * ''Truman'' (2015 film), a Spanish-Argentine film *"Truman", a song by Stray Kids from single album '' Mixtape: Dominate'', 2025 Places in the United States * Truman, Minnesota, a city * Truman, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * Truman, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Other uses *Truman's Brewery, a former London's famous brewery closed in 1989 *Truman High School (other) *Truman Sports Complex, Kansas City, Missouri, USA *Truman State University, Missouri, USA ** Truman Bulldogs, this university's athletic program * *''The Truth about Truman School'', a 2008 children's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefan Merriman
Stefan William Merriman (born 24 March 1973 in Tauranga, New Zealand) is a former professional motorcycle trials and enduro rider. He won the World Enduro Championship in 2000 (250cc), 2001 (400cc), 2003 (250cc), and 2004 (Enduro 1). Career Merriman began riding trials at an early age. In 1985 when he was 12 years old and competing against adult riders, he won the clubman class at the New Zealand Trials Championship riding a Fantic 80. Two years later when he was 14, he won the New Zealand Experts Championship. In August 1989 he won a two-day international youth trial at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Scarborough. and while he was in England, he also finished second in the YMSA youth six days trial in Derbyshire. When he returned to New Zealand he won the expert class at the 1989 New Zealand Trials Championship. In 1990 he moved to Yorkshire to live and in May was 10th in the Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) and received the award for best newcomer. The following year he finished ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawne Merriman
Shawne DeAndre Merriman (born May 25, 1984), nicknamed "Lights Out", is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected 12th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL draft. He earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season and recorded quarterback sacks in his first three seasons, also making three Pro Bowls as well as two All-Pro selections. He was hampered by injuries his next three seasons, and the Chargers waived Merriman midseason in 2010. He was picked up through waivers by the Buffalo Bills that season, but he only played minimally with the Bills due to continued injuries. He was released by the Bills before the 2012 season however, they re-signed him midseason. He retired at the end of the 2012 season. Early life Merriman grew up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He earned his nickname "Lights Out" at Frederick Dou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Merriman
Ryan Earl Merriman (born April 10, 1983) is an American actor. He began his career at the age of ten and has appeared in several feature films and television shows. He is best known for a handful of Disney Channel original movies and for portraying Jake Pierce in ''The Ring Two'', Kevin Fischer in '' Final Destination 3'', and Ian Thomas in ''Pretty Little Liars''. Early life Merriman was born in Choctaw, Oklahoma, the son of Earl and Nonalyn Merriman. He has a sister named Monica. At a young age, he began acting in commercials, print work, vocal performances, and local theater (Stage Struck Studios) in Oklahoma. Career Merriman's first major role was on the television series '' The Mommies'', which ran from 1993 to 1995. He stated in a 1999 interview alongside Bobbie Wygant that he auditioned for the lead role in ''North'' (1994) before Elijah Wood was cast in 1993. During the 1990s, he appeared in most episodes of '' The Pretender'' as a younger version of Jarod, the serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Hale Merriman
Robert Hale Merriman (November 17, 1908 – ) was an American doctoral student who fought with the Republican forces in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. He was killed while commanding the Abraham Lincoln Battalion of the International Brigades. Early years Merriman was born in Eureka, California, the son of a lumberjack. He grew up in Santa Cruz, and attended Santa Cruz High School, where he managed the yearbook, led the football cheer squad, and represented the debate team in the state debate championship. In the summer of 1936, the Merrimans toured Central Europe, and a stay in Vienna gave them a sobering firsthand view of Nazism. At about the same time, the Spanish Civil War broke out, and after returning to Moscow, Merriman became convinced that defeating the fascists in Spain and then Germany would prevent a second World War. Against his wife's wishes and the advice of their friends, he left for Spain before his scholarship year was up to volunteer with the Rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown, godlike" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin.Reaney & Wilson, 1997. ''Dictionary of English Surnames''. Oxford University Press. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe, the name entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Merriman
Richard Peter Merriman (born 12 November 1958) was an English cricketer. Merriman was a right-handed batsman, a leg break bowler and occasionally played as a wicketkeeper. Merriman made his debut for Dorset in the 1986 Minor Counties Championship against Wiltshire. From 1986 to 1990, Merriman represented Dorset in 41 Minor Counties Championship matches, with his final appearance for the county coming against Buckinghamshire in 1990. In the same year that Merriman made his Minor Counties debut for Dorset, he also made his List-A debut for the county against the Somerset in the 1st round of the 1986 NatWest Trophy. Merriman made 3 List-A appearances for the county from 1986 to 1990, with his final List-A match for Dorset coming against Glamorgan in the 1st round of the 1990 NatWest Trophy. At the end of the 1990 season, Merriman parted company with Dorset. In 1991, Merriman made his debut for Cambridgeshire in the Minor Counties Championship against Suffolk. From 1991 to 1997, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
