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Peter Robinson (other)
Peter Robinson may refer to: Entertainment * Peter Robinson (sideshow artist) (1873–1947), American actor and sideshow performer, known for his appearance in film ''Freaks'' (1932) * J. Peter Robinson (born 1945), British musician and film score composer * Peter Robinson (conductor) (born 1949), British conductor * Peter Robinson (novelist) (1950–2022), British-born Canadian crime writer * Peter Charles Robinson or Pete McCarthy (1951–2004), British comedian * Peter Robinson (poet) (born 1953), British poet and professor * Peter Robinson (New Zealand musician) (1958–2016), New Zealand musician * Peter Robinson (artist) (born 1966), New Zealand artist of Maori descent * Peter Robinson (Australian musician), founder of Australian band The Strangers * Peter Manning Robinson, film score composer, see '' The Maddening'' * Peter Robinson or Marilyn (singer) (born 1962), British pop singer Politics * Peter Robinson (Canadian politician) (1785–1838) * Peter Robinson (sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (sideshow Artist)
Peter Robinson (born April 8, 1873; credited professionally as The Living Skeleton or as The Cigarette Fiend, and The Thin Man) was an American theater and sideshow art performer, perhaps best known for his only film appearance in the Tod Browning cult film ''Freaks (1932 film), Freaks'', with a lengthy career in the carnival circus circuit at Coney Island and with Ringling Bros. He also appeared briefly in Broadway theatre, Broadway. He worked as a carnival sideshow entertainer, weighing in at . He had a career in that genre in the vein of circus thin man Isaac W. Sprague and Artie Atherton. He was married to fellow sideshow entertainer Baby Bunny Smith, a , circus fat lady. He married her numerous times for promotional purposes. He was also purported to be an expert harmonica player. Early life Robinson was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts, on April 8, 1873. He was the son of Abraham Robinson, a native of Vermont, and Canadian Victoria Hebert. In later records he used April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (cricketer, Born 1929)
Peter Michael Heasty Robinson (14 October 1929 – 23 March 2023) was a Trinidadian-born English first-class cricketer. Robinson was born at Port of Spain and educated in England at Lancing College and at Magdalene College, Cambridge. An all-rounder, he played a single first-class cricket match for L. C. Stevens' XI against Cambridge University at Eastbourne in 1961. His son, Jonathan, played first-class cricket for Surrey Surrey () is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East Sussex, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the wes ... from 1988 to 1992. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Robinson, Peter 1929 births 2023 deaths Cricketers from Port of Spain English people of Trinidad and Tobago descent People educated at Lancing College Alumni of Magdalene College, Cambridge English cricketers L. C. Stevens' XI cricketer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (lawyer)
Peter Robinson (born April 6, 1953) is an American lawyer who has defended political and military leaders at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunals. His clients include Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadžić, Rwandan National Assembly President Joseph Nzirorera, Yugoslav Army Chief of Staff Dragoljub Ojdanic, and the lawyer for Liberian President Charles Taylor.Sesay, Alpha, “Charles Taylor’s Lawyer Now Needs a Lawyer Himself,” February 24, 2011, International Justice Monitor, Retrieved August 10, 2022, https://www.ijmonitor.org/2011/02/charles-taylors-lawyer-now-needs-a-lawyer-himself/ Early life Peter Robinson was raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. John's Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts in 1971. In 1975 he graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Robinson earned his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon in 1978. Career Prosecutor R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (journalist)
Peter Robinson is a British music journalist. He is the creator of the pop music-based blog Popjustice. Robinson self-published the biography/fanzine of The KLF, ''Justified and Ancient History''.Nicol, J., ''Justified and Ancient History'' review, ''Q Magazine'', May 1993. He is also the author of three other books: ''The Official Story'' and ''On Tour'' for UK pop band Busted, and also the author of the tie-in book to UK reality TV show '' Popstars: The Rivals''. See also * Wonky pop Wonky pop was a loose grouping of musical acts that played what the BBC called "quirky, catchy and credible pop music, pop", rooted in the eccentric side of 1980s pop music, which was briefly popular in the late 2000s. Artists associated with th ... References 1977 births Living people British music journalists Melody Maker writers {{UK-journalist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (computer Scientist)
Peter Robinson may refer to: Entertainment * Peter Robinson (sideshow artist) (1873–1947), American actor and sideshow performer, known for his appearance in film ''Freaks'' (1932) * J. Peter Robinson (born 1945), British musician and film score composer * Peter Robinson (conductor) (born 1949), British conductor * Peter Robinson (novelist) (1950–2022), British-born Canadian crime writer * Peter Charles Robinson or Pete McCarthy (1951–2004), British comedian * Peter Robinson (poet) (born 1953), British poet and professor * Peter Robinson (New Zealand musician) (1958–2016), New Zealand musician * Peter Robinson (artist) (born 1966), New Zealand artist of Maori descent * Peter Robinson (Australian musician), founder of Australian band The Strangers * Peter Manning Robinson, film score composer, see '' The Maddening'' * Peter Robinson or Marilyn (singer) (born 1962), British pop singer Politics * Peter Robinson (Canadian politician) (1785–1838) * Peter Robinson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Canadian University Leaders
This list of Canadian university leaders includes the chancellors and vice-chancellors of Canadian universities. In most cases, the chancellor is an outside ceremonial head, while the vice-chancellor is the on-site academic leader. The vice-chancellor usually holds the position of president. Longevity Since the development of the university sector in Canada a small number of Vice Chancellors (President/Principal) have served for 20 years or more. They include: See also * Lists of university leaders *List of universities in Canada References {{DEFAULTSORT:Canadian university leaders University leaders * * *lists leaders Leadership, is defined as the ability of an individual, group, or organization to "", influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or organizations. "Leadership" is a contested term. Specialist literature debates various viewpoints on the c ... *Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (chancellor)
Peter Robinson may refer to: Entertainment * Peter Robinson (sideshow artist) (1873–1947), American actor and sideshow performer, known for his appearance in film ''Freaks'' (1932) * J. Peter Robinson (born 1945), British musician and film score composer * Peter Robinson (conductor) (born 1949), British conductor * Peter Robinson (novelist) (1950–2022), British-born Canadian crime writer * Peter Charles Robinson or Pete McCarthy (1951–2004), British comedian * Peter Robinson (poet) (born 1953), British poet and professor * Peter Robinson (New Zealand musician) (1958–2016), New Zealand musician * Peter Robinson (artist) (born 1966), New Zealand artist of Maori descent * Peter Robinson (Australian musician), founder of Australian band The Strangers * Peter Manning Robinson, film score composer, see '' The Maddening'' * Peter Robinson or Marilyn (singer) (born 1962), British pop singer Politics * Peter Robinson (Canadian politician) (1785–1838) * Peter Robinson (sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Frederick Robinson
Peter Frederick Robinson (1776–24 June 1858) was an English architect. Career Robinson began his career in Henry Holland's office and worked under William Porden at the Brighton Pavilion in 1801–02. In 1805 he designed Hans Town Assembly Rooms, Cadogan Place, and in 1811–12 the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for William Bullock's museum. The details of the elevation were taken from Denon's work on the Egyptian monuments, and especially from the temple at Denderah; but the composition of the design was less authentic. In 1813 he designed the town-hall and market-place at Lampeter, Cardiganshire. He visited Rome 1816. In 1819 he made alterations at Bulstrode for the Duke of Somerset; in 1823 he restored the church at Mickleham, Surrey; in 1826–28 he made alterations to the prison at York Castle and in 1829–32 he built a Swiss Cottage at Decimus Burton's Colosseum in Regent's Park. He also designed various country houses. In 1820 he exhibited an architectural drawin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter D
Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Culture * Peter (actor) (born 1952), stage name Shinnosuke Ikehata, a Japanese dancer and actor * ''Peter'' (1934 film), a film directed by Henry Koster * ''Peter'' (2021 film), a Marathi language film * "Peter" (''Fringe'' episode), an episode of the television series ''Fringe'' * ''Peter'' (novel), a 1908 book by Francis Hopkinson Smith * "Peter" (short story), an 1892 short story by Willa Cather * ''Peter'' (album), a 1972 album by Peter Yarrow * ''Peter'', a 1993 EP by Canadian band Eric's Trip * "Peter", 2024 song by Taylor Swift from '' The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'' Animals * Peter (Lord's cat), cat at Lord's Cricket Ground in London * Peter (chief mouser), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (speedway Rider)
Arthur Peter Leslie Robinson (29 January 1919 – 17 January 1991) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England. Biography Robinson, born in High Wycombe, joined Wimbledon Dons in 1946 but failed to break into the first team. The following season, he rode for Southampton Saints during the 1947 Speedway National League Division Three and made a significant impact by not only being Southampton's best rider but actually recording the best average in the entire division, hitting an impressive 10.57. His form attracted interest from the big clubs and Robinson was allocated to the Wembley Lions for the 1948 season, before he switched to Plymouth Devils for three seasons from 1948 and 1950. In 1951, he joined Liverpool Chads and was their top rider for three seasons, averaging 8.80, 9.13 and 8.69 respectively. He also reached the Championship round of the 1951 Individual Speedway World Championship and the 1952 Individual Speedway World Championship. When Liverpool folded in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (rugby League)
Peter Robinson (born 5 January 1976), is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for the Melbourne Storm from 2000 to 2005. Robinson is also a rugby league commentator for the ABC. Early life Robinson played junior rugby league for Cobar Roosters, winning premierships and individual honours in both junior and senior football for the Roosters, who were then playing in the Group 11 Rugby League competition. Playing career Moving to Brisbane in 1999, Robinson played with Norths Devils and made his National Rugby League debut for Melbourne Storm during the 2000 NRL season. With regular players absent through representative duties, Robinson scored a last-second try against Brisbane Broncos in round 16, going on to make six appearances for Melbourne in 2000. Establishing himself as a regular first grade player during the 2001 Melbourne Storm season, Robinson went on to make 75 appearances for Melbourne, before retiring at the end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Robinson (footballer, Born 1957)
Peter Robinson (born 4 September 1957) is an English former professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby lea ... who played as a central defender. After retiring from professional football, Robinson went on to become a Physical Education teacher at Bebside Middle School and later The Blyth School Community College in Blyth, Northumberland. He retired from teaching in at the end of the school year in 2012. References * 1957 births Living people People from Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Footballers from Northumberland English men's footballers English expatriate men's footballers Men's association football defenders Burnley F.C. players Sparta Rotterdam players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Halifax Town A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
