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Quinton (name)
Quinton is either a surname or a masculine given name. The English surname and given name may refer to the place name Quinton, from Old English ''cwen'' "queen" or ''cwene'' "woman" and ''tun'' "farmstead, estate". The French surname ''Quinton'' ɛ̃tɔ̃is a common surname and a former given name. It is a variant form of ''Quenton'' ɑ̃tɔ̃ itself from '' Quentin, Quintin'' with the usual replacement of the suffix ''-in'' (such as in the surnames ''Quintard, Quintier'') by ''-on'', commonly used in the French given names (e. g. ''Marion, Yvon'') and surnames (e.g. ''Creton, Crinon, Bricon'', etc.) Albert Dauzat, ''Noms et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et commentée par Marie-Thérèse Morlet. p. 502b and 503a. Given name Sports * Quinton Andrews, American football player * Quinton Bell, American football player * Quinton Bohanna (born 1999), American football player *Quinton Byfield (born 2002), Canadian ice hockey player * Quinton Cooley (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
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, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Hooker
Quinton Hooker (born January 22, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for SIG Strasbourg of the French LNB Pro A. At a height of 1.83 m (6 ft. 0 in.) tall, he plays at the point guard position. He attended Park Center Senior High School, Park Center High School in his hometown of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earning Minnesota Mr. Basketball honors during his senior year after taking his team to the state title game. Nevertheless, he was lightly recruited out of high school and played college basketball at North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's basketball, North Dakota from 2013 to 2017, where he was a two-time all-conference selection in the Big Sky Conference, Big Sky during his decorated career. In his senior season he led the Fighting Hawks to a conference title and their first-ever NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, NCAA Division I tournament appearance. Undrafted out of college, Hooker embarked on an overseas career in Europe, signing h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English-language Masculine Given Names
English is a West Germanic language that developed in early medieval England and has since become a global lingua franca. The namesake of the language is the Angles, one of the Germanic peoples that migrated to Britain after its Roman occupiers left. English is the most spoken language in the world, primarily due to the global influences of the former British Empire (succeeded by the Commonwealth of Nations) and the United States. English is the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish; it is also the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers. English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 57 sovereign states and 30 dependent territories, making it the most geographically widespread language in the world. In the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, it is the dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Quinton
Flight Lieutenant John Alan Quinton, George Cross, GC, Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom), DFC (2 February 1921 – 13 August 1951) was a British navigator and pilot who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for an act of outstanding bravery where he unselfishly saved a young air cadet whilst losing his own life after the aircraft he was in was involved in a mid-air collision over Yorkshire. On 13 August 1951, Flight Lieutenant Quinton was a navigator with No. 228 Operational Conversion Unit RAF, 228 Operational Conversion Unit, RAF Leeming, under instruction in a Wellington Bomber, Wellington aircraft which was involved in a mid-air collision. An Air Training Corps cadet, 16-year-old Derek Coates, was with him in the rear compartment of the aircraft when the force of the impact caused the Wellington to break up and plunge to the ground out of control. Flight Lieutenant Quinton picked up the only parachute he could see, clipped it on to the cadet's harness, showed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Quinton
Harold Quinton (c. 1899–1969) was an American business executive. He served as the president, chief executive officer and chairman of Southern California Edison in the 1950s and 1960s. During his tenure, he oversaw the construction of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in San Diego County, California, and he planned the construction of the Mohave Power Station in Laughlin, Nevada. Early life Harold Quinton was born in Topeka, Kansas circa 1899. He became orphaned at 13. Quinton graduated from Northwestern University. He served in the United States Cavalry during World War I. Career Quinton first worked for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at the age of 17. He subsequently worked for the United States Department of the Treasury, followed by a tax firm in San Francisco, California. He later served as the president of Buffum's, a department store based in Long Beach, California. Quinton joined Southern California Edison in 1942, eventually serving as its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Quinton
Anthony Meredith Quinton, Baron Quinton, FBA (25 March 192519 June 2010) was an English political and moral philosopher, metaphysician, and materialist philosopher of mind. He served as President of Trinity College, Oxford from 1978 to 1987; and as chairman of the board of the British Library from 1985 to 1990. He is also remembered as a presenter of the BBC Radio programme '' Round Britain Quiz''. Life 'Tony' Quinton (as he was called by all who knew him) was born at 5 Seaton Road, Gillingham, Kent. He was the only son of Surgeon Captain Richard Frith Quinton, Royal Navy (1889–1935) and his wife (Gwenllyan) Letitia (née Jones). He was educated at Stowe School then went on a scholarship to Christ Church, Oxford in 1943. He read modern history for two terms before joining the RAF as a flying officer and navigator. He returned in 1946, obtaining a first-class honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics in 1949. An Examination Fellow of All Souls from 1949, he b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie Quinton
Sophie Quinton (born 31 August 1976) is a French actress. She has played in a number of short films directed by Gérald Hustache-Mathieu and starred in the 2003 film ''Who Killed Bambi? (2003 film), Who Killed Bambi?''. Life and career Born into a farming family in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Lower Normandy, Sophie Quinton studied drama at the Millet High School in Cherbourg. The films ''Peau d' Ane'' and ''La nuit americaine'' inspired her love of cinema. After leaving school, Quinton joined a small street-theatre group. She first came to the attention of critics in two short films by Gerald Hustache-Mathieu: ''Peau de Vache'' (for which she won the award for Best Performance at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival) and ''La Chatte Andalouse''. Quinton was introduced to a wider audience when she played the heroine in ''Qui a tué Bambi?, Qui a tué Bambi ?'' which earned her a César nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. In 2005, she joined forces with ''Gérald Hustache-Mathieu'' for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Quinton
René Joseph Quinton (1866–1925) was a French biologist, aviation pioneer and decorated World War I soldier. In his biology career, he developed a treatment based on seawater injections that he called ''sérum de Quinton'', which has been abandoned by medicine. An aviation pioneer, he was vice-president of the ''Ligue Aéronautique de France'' and a proponent of the development of aviation in France. During World War I, he rose through the ranks to end the war as ''Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur'', with multiple awards and decorations from France and Allies. Early life Quinton was born on 15 December 1866, in Chaumes-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne) France. His father, Paul Edouart Quinton was a medical doctor. His mother, Marie Pauline Elisabeth Amyot, had no profession. He attended secondary school at the Lycée Chaptal, ''Collège Chaptal'', in Paris. As a young adult, Quinton was interested in literature; he read and wrote poetry and started writing a novel. He was influe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Flynn
Quinton Flynn (born October 10, 1964) is an American voice actor and comedian, who has provided the English voices of video game characters such as Raiden in the ''Metal Gear'' series, Marcus Damon in ''Digimon Data Squad'', and Axel and his original self Lea in the '' Kingdom Hearts'' series. Early life Quinton Flynn was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. Career Flynn began his career in 1992, his first acting credit was the character Jonathan Willis Internal Monologue in the television film '' Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted''. He also worked in sketch comedy, such as portraying Paul McCartney on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!''. He reprised the role again in the comedy film '' My Dinner with Jimi''. As a voice actor, he has provided many character voices in animated films, television shows, anime and video games. He is a frequently recurring actor in the ''Crash Bandicoot'' video game series. He later became the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Rose
Quinton Rashod Rose (born January 26, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Manawatu Jets of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He played college basketball for the Temple Owls. High school career Rose grew up in Rochester, New York, and began playing with fellow standout Thomas Bryant in third grade. Rose played basketball for Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit, New York. As a junior, he averaged 15.4 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game. In his senior season, Rose averaged 23 points and six rebounds per game, leading Bishop Kearney to the Class AA sectional semifinals and earning second-team All-State honors. He played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with the City Rocks, with whom he drew attention from many NCAA Division I programs. Rose was considered a four-star recruit by ESPN and a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. He committed to play for Temple at the collegiate level on August 7, 2015. Colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Patton
Quinton Arne Patton (born August 9, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft. Early life Patton was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up playing little league football for the UNA Bears. From there, he went on to play football and baseball at Stratford High School, before later transferring to La Vergne High School in La Vergne, Tennessee, and playing high school football for the La Vergne Wolverines. He came out of high school as a 3-star recruit according to Rivals.com and was committed to Louisiana Tech University. College career Patton attended Coffeyville Community College for three years before transferring to Louisiana Tech University, turning down offers from South Florida University and Troy University. At Louisiana Tech, he played for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Quinton Ramone Jackson (born June 20, 1978), known by his ring name of Rampage Jackson, is an American rapper, former mixed martial artist, actor, kickboxer, and professional wrestler. During the course of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, Jackson won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, the Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament Championship, and unified the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with the Pride FC World Middleweight Championship belt. Due to his eccentric personality and aggressive fighting style, Jackson became a star in Japan during his tenure with Pride FC and following his move to the UFC, he helped pioneer MMA's growth into a worldwide sport. Background Jackson is from Memphis, Tennessee, and had a difficult childhood. He began selling drugs from a young age and was involved in many street fights. His drug-addicted father disappeared when Jackson was only 10 years old, before returning to his life in 2003. Jackson had his first experience with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
