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Syers is a surname. Notable people with this surname include: * Cecil Syers (1903–1981), British civil servant and diplomat * Dave Syers (born 1987), English footballer *Edgar Syers (1863–1946), British figure skater * Keith Syers (1939–2011), New Zealand academic and academic administrator * Madge Syers (1881–1917), British figure skater *Mark Hsu Syers (1952—1983), American actor See also *Syer (other) Syer may refer to: People * Henry Syer Cuming (1817–1902), British collector * John Syer (1815–1885), English painter * John Syer Bristowe (1827–1895), English physician * Syer Bars, former member of Roll Deep * William Syer Bristowe (1901� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Syers
David Thomas Syers (born 30 November 1987) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. After playing youth football with Darlington, Syers played non-league football for Ossett Albion, Harrogate Town, Farsley Celtic and Guiseley while studying at University, before turning professional in 2010 with Bradford City. After spending two seasons with them, he moved to Doncaster Rovers in 2012. While at Doncaster he spent a loan spell with Scunthorpe United, before signing a permanent deal with the club in January 2014. After a period out with injury he moved to Rochdale in January 2016, returned to Guiseley in August, and rejoined Darlington in October, where he spent two years before signing for Farsley Celtic. Early and personal life Born in Leeds, Syers attended Leeds Grammar School, representing the school at cricket. He attended the University of Leeds, where he read classics, and represented the English Universities football team during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madge Syers
Florence Madeline "Madge" Syers (''née'' Cave, 16 September 1881 – 9 September 1917) was a British figure skater. She became the first woman to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1902 by entering what was previously an all-male event and won the silver medal, which prompted the International Skating Union (ISU) to create a separate ladies' championship. Syers was the winner of the first two ladies' events in 1906 and 1907, and went on to become the Olympic champion at the 1908 Olympics, the first Olympic Games to include figure skating. She also competed as a pairs skater with her husband Edgar Syers, winning the bronze medal at the 1908 Olympics. Personal life Florence Madeline Cave was born on 16 September 1881 in Kensington, London, one of 15 children of Edward Jarvis Cave, a builder, and his wife Elizabeth Ann. She was a proficient figure skater, as well as a gifted swimmer and equestrienne. Madge became a regular at the Prince's Skating Club in Knigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Syers
Edgar Morris Wood Syers (18 March 1863 – 16 February 1946) was a British figure skater who competed in both singles and pair skating. As a singles skater, he won the bronze medal at the 1899 World Championships. At age 45, he competed with his wife Madge Syers Florence Madeline "Madge" Syers (''née'' Cave, 16 September 1881 – 9 September 1917) was a British figure skater. She became the first woman to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1902 by entering what was previously an all ... at the 1908 London Summer Olympics, coming in last but winning the bronze as only three pairs competed in this event, became the oldest figure skating Olympic medalist. He was also a figure skating coach. Results Men's singles Pairs References Citations Sources * External links * 1863 births 1946 deaths Sportspeople from Brighton British male pair skaters British male single skaters English male pair skaters English male single skaters Figure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Syers
John Keith Syers (1939 – 16 July 2011) was an Anglo-New Zealand academic and academic administrator. Academic career After a PhD at Durham University Syers spend two years working with T.W. Walker at Lincoln University before moving to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He moved to Massey University in 1972 to head the new Soil Science department. He primary interest was nutrient cycling in farmland. In 1985 Syers moved to Newcastle University Newcastle University (legally the University of Newcastle upon Tyne) is a UK public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. The university is a red brick unive .... Selected works * Efficiency of soil and fertilizer phosphorus use reconciling changing concepts of soil phosphorus behaviour with agronomic information * The sustainable management of vertisols * Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Hsu Syers
Mark Hsu Syers (October 25, 1952 May 15, 1983) was a Broadway actor in the 1970s/80s. Biography Syers graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School and attended the University of New Mexico, where he acted in ''The Fantasticks''. He graduated Emerson College in 1974 in Boston. He appeared onstage in ''Under Fire'' (in New York City) and ''Godspell'' (in Boston). His first major role was in '' Pacific Overtures'' where he played, among other roles, the Russian Admiral ("Please Hello"), the Soothsayer ("Chrysanthemum Tea"), the Thief ("Four Black Dragons"), and the Warrior ("Someone in a Tree"). He played King Herod in ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' and Magaldi in ''Evita''. His voice can be heard on the cast recordings of '' Pacific Overtures'' and ''Evita''. He was featured in the television program "Anatomy of a Song: Someone in a Tree" with Stephen Sondheim Stephen Joshua Sondheim (; March 22, 1930November 26, 2021) was an American composer and lyricist. One of the most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil Syers
Sir Cecil George Lewis Syers, KCMG, CVO CVO may refer to: Science and technology * Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington, US * Chief veterinary officer, the head of a veterinary authority * Circumventricular organs, positioned around the ventricular system of the brain * Co ..., JP (29 March 1903 – 4 December 1981) was a British civil servant and diplomat. He was private secretary to the Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940 and British High Commissioner to Ceylon from 1951 to 1957. He was secretary of the University Grants Committee from 1958 to 1963. References * "Sir Cecil Syers", ''The Times'', 8 December 1981, p. 12 * https://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/10.1093/ww/9780199540891.001.0001/ww-9780199540884-e-169641 External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Syers, Cecil 1903 births 1981 deaths Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order English justices of the peace High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Sr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |