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Robert Holland (diplomat) , American law ...
Robert or Rob Holland may refer to: *Robert Holland, 1st Baron Holand (c. 1283–1328), English nobleman * Robert W. Holland (died 1866), American politician and judge *Dutch Holland (1903–1967), Major League Baseball outfielder *Robert C. Holland (1925–2013), American economist *Robert Holland (executive) (1940–2021), American businessman, CEO of Ben & Jerry's *Bob Holland (1946–2017), Australian cricketer *Robert Holland (ice hockey) (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey goaltender *Rob Holland (pilot) (born 1974), American aerobatics pilot *Sir Robert Holland (colonial administrator) (1873–1965), administrator in British India See also *R. Holland Duell, American lawyer and politician *John Robert Holland John Robert Holland is an American lawyer. Legal career Holland is notable for taking on pro bono civil rights and human rights cases. Holland took on civil rights cases early in his career. His daughter and partner, Anna Cayton-Holland co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Holland, 1st Baron Holand
Robert de Holland, 1st Baron Holand ( 1283 – October 1328) was an English nobleman, born in Lancashire. Early life Holland was a son of Sir Robert de Holland of Upholland, Lancashire, and Elizabeth, daughter of William de Samlesbury. Holland was a member of the noble Holland family and a favourite official of Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster, and was knighted by 1305. He was appointed on 20 December 1307 in a matter concerning the Knight Templars, shortly before Edward II ordered their arrest and trials in January 1308. In October 1313 Holland was pardoned for his role in the death of Piers Gaveston. From 1314 to 1321 he was called to Parliament as a baron and was appointed as secretary to the Earl of Lancaster. Banastre Rebellion (1315) Holland's favoured treatment by the powerful earl caused his rival knights in the area, led by Adam Banastre, Henry de Lea, and William de Bradshagh (Bradshaw), to start a campaign of violence towards him and the earl's other supporters know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert W
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'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and '' berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it 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 English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutch Holland
Robert Clyde "Dutch" Holland (October 12, 1903 – June 16, 1967) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves from 1932 to 1933 and the Cleveland Indians in 1934. Holland attended North Carolina State College, where he played college baseball for the Wolfpack from 1923 to 1925. In 102 MLB games over three seasons (1932–1934), Holland posted a .273 batting average (86-for-315) with 37 runs, 3 home runs, and 34 runs batted in. He had a .969 career fielding percentage In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball. It is calculated by the sum of putouts and assists, div ... playing at left and right field. References External links 1903 births 1967 deaths Major League Baseball outfielders Boston Braves players Cleveland Indians players NC State Wolfpack baseball players Baseball play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert C
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'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it 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 English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Holland (executive)
Robert Holland Jr. (April 11, 1940 – December 22, 2021) was an American business executive and entrepreneur. He served as President and CEO of Ben & Jerry's from 1995 to 1996.Shao, Maria (March 1, 1995)A scoopful of credentials CEO Holland brings an activist's blend to Ben & Jerry's.''Boston Globe''Mason-Draffen, Carrie (September 28, 1996)Ben & Jerry's president to quit after 20 months in the position.''Los Angeles Times'' Life and career Holland grew up in Albion, Michigan. He earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Union College in 1962, and he earned an M.B.A. from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. Holland was an Associate and Partner with McKinsey & Company, Inc., from 1968 to 1981, then Chairman and CEO of Rokher-J Inc. from 1981 to 1984. After serving as Chairman and CEO of City Marketing from 1984 to 1987 and Chairman of Gilreath Manufacturing, Inc., from 1987 to 1991, he returned to Rokher-J Inc. as Chairman and CEO from 1991 to 1995. He then too ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Holland
Robert George Holland (19 October 1946 – 17 September 2017) was a New South Wales and Australian cricketer. He was, because of his surname, nicknamed "Dutchy". Holland, who spent the majority of his cricketing life in Newcastle, was a late bloomer, and his Test debut aged 38 made him the oldest Australian debutant in more than half a century. It was not until the 1978–79 season, aged 32, that the New South Wales selectors called up Holland to continue the state’s long tradition of leg spin bowling. He quickly formed an integral part of the bowling attack that made the state the dominant domestic team in the Sheffield Shield in the 1980s. Forming a spin-oriented attack with Murray Bennett ( left-arm orthodox) and Greg Matthews ( off spin), Holland was part of the team that won the Sheffield Shield in 1982–83, 1984–85 and 1985–86. Holland finished his first-class career with a season with Wellington in New Zealand’s domestic league. Career When Holland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Holland (ice Hockey)
Robert "Robbie" Holland (born September 10, 1957) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 44 games in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1979–80 and 1980–81 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1977 to 1987, was spent in the minor leagues. Early life and education Holland was born in Montreal. As a youth, he played in the 1970 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Ville-Émard. Career Holland was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round (64th overall) of the 1977 NHL amateur draft. He played 44 games in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have play .... Career statistics Regular season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Holland (pilot)
Rob Holland (born ) is an American pilot and record breaking aerobatic champion from Nashua, New Hampshire. Biography Holland was always fascinated with aviation and after earning his pilot's license while still a teenager, he began flying aerobatics almost immediately. He built flight time and experience as a corporate pilot, commuter pilot, banner tower, flight instructor, and ferry pilot. He also operated his own aerobatic flight school. Holland has been an active airshow pilot since 2002. He has distinguished himself by blazing a trail of innovation, developing maneuvers never before seen at an airshows. Rob flies an MXS-RH built by MX Aircraft, a manufacturer of sport, aerobatic and race aircraft. Holland is known as one of the most decorated aerobatic pilots in U.S. history, having won multiple titles such as five-time consecutive World 4-minute Freestyle Aerobatic Champion, eleven-time consecutive U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, twelve-time U.S. 4-minute Freestyle Aerobati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Holland (colonial Administrator)
Sir Robert Erskine Holland, KCIE, CSI, CVO, VD (29 June 1873 – 30 September 1965) was an administrator in British India. A member of the Indian Civil Service and of the Indian Political Service, he was Agent to the Governor-General in Rajputana and Chief Commissioner of Ajmer-Merwara from 1919 to 1925. The son of Sir Thomas Erskine Holland, Robert Holland was educated at Winchester College and Oriel College, Oxford. He entered the Indian Civil Service in 1895. In retirement, he was a member of the Council of India from 1925 to 1931, when he resigned at the beginning of his second five-year term. Having been called to the English bar by Lincoln's Inn in 1930, he was appointed Judicial Adviser to the Siamese Government, which carried membership of the Supreme Court of Siam. His term was not renewed in 1936, and received the Order of the Crown of Siam. He then settled in British Columbia, Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
