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William Reed (engineer)
William Reed may refer to: * William Reed (athlete) (born 1970), American sprinter * William Reed (author) (1830–1920), author of ''The Phantom of the Poles'' (1906) * William Reed (British colonial official) (c. 1670–1728), Acting Governor of North-Carolina (1722–1724) * William Reed (composer) (1910–2002), English composer * William Reed (musician) (1859–1945), Canadian organist, conductor, and composer * William Reed (politician) (1776–1837), United States Representative from Massachusetts * William Reed (publisher) (1830–1920), English trade magazine publisher; founder of William Reed Ltd * William Reed (RAF officer) (1896–?), British World War I flying ace * William Reed (sprinter, born 2005) (born 2005), Marshallese sprinter * William B. Reed (politician) (1833–1909), mayor of South Norwalk (1891–1893), oyster grower and shipper * William Bradford Reed (1806–1876), American politician and journalist * William Henry Reed (1876–1942), violinist a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Reed (athlete)
William Reed (born April 1, 1970) is a former United States, American Sprint (runner), sprinter. After a heralded prep career at Central High School (Philadelphia), Central High School in Philadelphia, Reed endeavored upon a prosperous career in hospitality. He holds world best for his age group in the 300m at U15 and U16 levels with 34.58 and 33.19 seconds indoor respectively. In 1987, Reed set a World Best in the Youth (athletics), Youth ranks in the 400 metres. References External links * 1970 births Living people Track and field athletes from Philadelphia American male sprinters Central High School (Philadelphia) alumni 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-sprint-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Maxwell Reed
William Maxwell Reed (January 12, 1871 in Bath, Maine – September 1962) was a pioneering U.S. author of illustrated science books for children. After schooling at Harvard, he taught astronomy at Harvard and Princeton University. Reed later went into the steel industry. Beginning as a series of letters to his nephew, his first book, ''The Earth for Sam'', was published in 1929. The book remains popular and was republished in 2005. ''Earth'' was followed by a series of popular children's information books, many published by Harcourt, Brace Harcourt () was an American publishing firm with a long history of publishing fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. It was known at different stages in its history as Harcourt Brace, & Co. and Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. From 1919 to 1 .... Books *The Earth for Sam; the story of mountains, rivers, dinosaurs and men (1929). Illustrated by biologist/artist James Howard McGregor. *The Stars for Sam (1931). Illustrated by K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Read (other)
William Read may refer to: * William Read (priest), Archdeacon of Barnstaple, 1679–1703 * William Read (oculist) (1648–1715), quack medical practitioner * William Read (pirate) (died 1701), pirate active in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar * William Brown Read (1817–1880), American politician and lawyer from Kentucky * William Henry Macleod Read (1819–1909), British businessman and public servant in Singapore * William Read (Australian politician) (1882–1974), Australian politician * William Ronald Read (1885–1972), British Royal Air Force officer of the First World War * William L. Read, American meteorologist See also * William Reid (other) * William Reed (other) *William Read Scurry William Read Scurry (February 10, 1821 – April 30, 1864) was a General officers in the Confederate States Army, Confederate general during the American Civil War. Biography Scurry was born in Gallatin, Tennessee. He moved to Texas in 1839 ... (1821–1864), Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Reade (other)
William Reade may refer to: * William Reade (bishop) (c. 1315–1385), medieval bishop of Chichester * William Morris Reade (1787–1847), Irish Conservative politician and Member of Parliament * William Winwood Reade (1838–1875), English historian, explorer, novelist, and philosopher * William Reade (MP for Northumberland), Member of Parliament for Northumberland (UK Parliament constituency) in 1593 See also * William Rede (other) *William Read (other) William Read may refer to: * William Read (priest), Archdeacon of Barnstaple, 1679–1703 * William Read (oculist) (1648–1715), quack medical practitioner * William Read (pirate) (died 1701), pirate active in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar * Wil ... * William Reid (other) * William Reed (other) {{hndis, Reade, William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billie Reed
Billie Reed is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', created by writer Sheri Anderson and most prominently portrayed by Lisa Rinna. Casting The role of Billie Reed was originally played by Lisa Rinna on September 18, 1992, who then left the role on September 28, 1995 to star as Taylor McBride in '' Melrose Place''. The role was recast with Krista Allen from September 6, 1996 to November 5, 1999. When Allen vacated the role, rumors arose that ex-''Port Charles'' actress, Julie Pinson, would take over. However, Rinna was announced as returning for a short-term stint beginning July 3, 2002 until her departure on January 8, 2003. In 2004, two years following the online rumors, Pinson was hired after Rinna declined another return. Pinson debuted as Billie on September 13, 2004, and vacated the role four years later on February 5, 2008. In 2011, it was announced that Rinna would reprise the role of Billie and returned on March 9, 2012. In August 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Nicholas Reed
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will or Wil, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, Billie, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie). Female forms include Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a compound of *''wiljô'' "will, wish, desire" and *''helmaz'' "helm, helmet".Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Reed (baseball)
William Joseph Reed (November 12, 1922 – December 5, 2005) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He was originally signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1946 and later played at the Major League level with the Boston Braves in 1952. Reed attended the University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame du Lac (known simply as Notre Dame; ; ND) is a Private university, private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1842 by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Cathol .... Basketball career Reed also played professional basketball. During the winter season in 1946–47, he played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.6 points per game. References 1922 births 2005 deaths United States Army personnel of World War II American men's basketball players Baseball players from Wisconsin Basketball players from Wisconsin Boston Braves players Evansville Braves player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Reed (footballer)
William George Reed (25 January 1928 – January 2003) was a Welsh professional footballer who made nearly 300 appearances in the Football League and represented his country at schoolboy, amateur and senior level. Reed played twice for the Wales amateur team while still a teenager. He turned professional with Cardiff City in 1947, but did not make his Football League debut until the following year with Brighton & Hove Albion. After five years and 132 appearances in all competitions, Reed signed for Ipswich Town. In four and a half seasons with Ipswich, he scored 46 goals from 169 matches, won Third Division South titles in 1953–54 and 1956–57, and became the first Ipswich player to be capped for his country at senior level when he played twice for Wales in 1954. After a short spell with Swansea Town, he finished his career in non-league football. Club career William George Reed was born in Ynyshir, in Rhondda, Wales, on 25 January 1928. He represented Wales at sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Reed
William Ernest Reed (born May 25, 1954) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the fourth round, 72nd overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft. Reed never played in the NHL, but did play 40 games in the World Hockey Association with the Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades and Calgary Cowboys during the 1974–75 and 1975–76 WHA seasons. As a youth, he played in the 1966 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Toronto Faustina minor ice hockey team from. Reed also appeared in the movie Slap Shot. During the opening sequence Reed, wearing jersey #2, collides with a teammate wearing the #14 allowing the Chiefs to score. The player Reed runs into was his real life Johnstown Jets The Johnstown Jets were a professional ice hockey team from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Jets were founded in the Eastern Hockey League, Eastern Amateur Hockey League for the 1950–51 season, playing at the newly constructed Cambr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William W
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will or Wil, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, Billie, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie). Female forms include Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a compound of *''wiljô'' "will, wish, desire" and *''helmaz'' "helm, helmet".Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Samuel Reed
William Samuel Reed (15 November 1864 – 24 April 1941) was a Progressive party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Harrowsmith Village, Canada West and became a farmer. Reed served as a municipal councillor of Harrowsmith and from 1915 to 1920 was reeve of Portsmouth Township. He was elected to Parliament at the Frontenac riding in the 1921 general election when he defeated John Wesley Edwards of the Conservatives Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civilizati .... After serving his only federal term, the 14th Canadian Parliament, riding boundaries were changed and Reed was defeated by Wesley in the new riding of Frontenac—Addington. External links * 1864 births 1941 deaths Canadian farmers Members of the House of Commons of Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William R
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will or Wil, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, Billie, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie). Female forms include Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a compound of *''wiljô'' "will, wish, desire" and *''helmaz'' "helm, helmet".Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |