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Willis (given Name)
Willis is a masculine given name which may refer to the following people: Men *Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor * Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician *Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning *Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier *Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America * Willis Gibson (born 2010), American ''Tetris'' player * Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director * Willis Hall (1929–2005), English playwright and radio and television writer *Willis Harman (1918–1997), American engineer, social scientist, academic, futurist and writer * Willis A. Hawkins (died 1886), justice of the Georgia Supreme Court * Willis Nichols Hawley, American soldier * Willis Hudlin (1906–2002), Major League Baseball pitcher * Willis Jackson, Baron Jackson of Burnley ... [...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] |
Willis Linn Jepson
Willis Linn Jepson (August 19, 1867 – November 7, 1946) was a late-19th and 20th century California botanist, professor, conservationist, and writer. A co-founder of the Sierra Club in 1892, he was much honored in later life for his research and impact on his fields. Career Jepson was born at Little Oak Ranch near Vacaville, California. He became interested in botany as a boy and explored the adjacent San Francisco Bay Area, coming into contact with various botanists before he entered college. In 1892, at the age of 25, Jepson, John Muir, and Warren Olney formed the Sierra Club, in Olney's San Francisco law office. From 1895 to 1898, Jepson served as instructor in Botany and carried on research at the University of California, Berkeley, Cornell University (1895), and Harvard University (1896–1897). He received his Ph.D. at Berkeley in 1899. He was made assistant professor in 1899, associate professor in 1911, professor in 1918, and professor emeritus in 1937. He wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lili St
Lili may refer to: People * Lili (given name), for a list of people with the given name or nickname Other uses * ''Lili'' (1953 film), a musical starring Leslie Caron and Mel Ferrer * Lili (Tekken), a character from the Tekken fighting game series * Lilin (singular Lili), legendary demons in Mesopotamian mythology and Hebrew folklore * ''Lili'' (1917 film), a Hungarian film reportedly featuring Béla Lugosi * Lili (feline), the offspring of a liger and a lion * ''Lili'' (opera), an 1882 opéra bouffe by Hervé * Lili, a fictional fairy in ''La Corda d'Oro'' (''Kiniro no Corda'') * List of storms named Lili See also * Li Li (other) * Lille (other) * Lilley (other) * Lilli (other) * Lillie (other) * Lilly (other) * Lily (other) Lily, ''Lilium'', is a genus of flowering plants with large flowers. Lily may also refer to: * List of plants known as lily Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''The Lily'' (film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Ward
Willis Franklin Ward (December 28, 1912 – December 30, 1983) was an American track and field athlete, college football player, lawyer, and judge who was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1981. Ward was the Michigan High School Athlete of the Year, after setting a national prep record in the high jump. At the University of Michigan, he was a collegiate champion in the high jump, the long jump, the 100-yard dash, and the 440-yard dash, and finished second in the voting for the Associated Press Big Ten Athlete of the Year award in 1933. In track and field he was a three-time All-American and eight-time Big Ten champion. In football, Ward was only the second African-American to win a varsity letter for the Michigan Wolverines football team, lettering in 1932, 1933, and 1934. In 1934, a controversy developed when Georgia Tech refused to play if Ward took the field, and university officials opted to keep Ward out of the game. Teammate Gerald R. Ford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Van Devanter
Willis Van Devanter (April 17, 1859 – February 8, 1941) was an American lawyer who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1911 to 1937. He was a staunch conservative and was regarded as a part of the Four Horsemen, the conservative bloc which dominated the Supreme Court during the 1930s. Early life Van Devanter was born in Marion, Indiana, to a family of Dutch Americans. He attended Indiana Asbury University (now DePauw University) from 1875 to 1878 before earning a Bachelor of Laws from the Cincinnati Law School in 1881. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. Legal, political and state judicial careers In 1884, Van Devanter moved to the Wyoming Territory where he became the city attorney of Cheyenne. He served on a commission to revise the statutes of Wyoming Territory in 1886, and as a member of the territorial legislature in 1888. He also served as an attorney to the Wyoming Stock Growers Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Stephens
Willis "Will" Stephens Jr. (born November 22, 1955) is an American attorney and former politician who represented the 99th district in the New York State Assembly. After serving in the Assembly for twelve years, Stephens was defeated in the September 2006 primary by Assemblyman Greg Ball and lost the Republican nomination. He was one of only three Republicans in the Assembly to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood. Early life and education Stephens was born in Brewster, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and political studies from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from the St. John's University School of Law. Career Stephens served on the Ways and Means, Rules, and the Judiciary Committees. The former Assemblyman has drawn heavy criticism from conservative groups due to his endorsements from traditionally liberal leaning organizations such as the CSEA (Civil Service Employees Association), AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Robards
Willis Lewis Robards (1873 – November 3, 1921), also known as Walter Edwards, was an American actor, film director, and film producer. He acted in stage, and in cinema during the silent film era. He is known for his work on the films '' When Shadows Fall'' (1916), ''Mothers of Men'' (1917), and ''The Three Musketeers'' (1921). Biography Robards worked for the St. Louis Motion Picture Company in Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. He served as the producer for the animated series, Mutt and Jeff. During the production of the silent film ''Mothers of Men'' (1917), he created the film production company, ''Robards Film Company'' of Santa Cruz, California. He served as the manager of the Robard Players, and O.E. Goebel's Rainbow Players. He married Grace Rosetta Maud Blake, and together they had three children, including actor Willis Robards Jr. (also known as Willis Robards III; 1912–1984). Robards died of a heart attack on November 3, 1921, in Hollywood, California, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Reed
Willis Reed Jr. (June 25, 1942 – March 21, 2023) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and general manager. He spent his entire ten-year pro playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Reed was a seven-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, including once on the first team in 1970, when he was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was a two-time NBA champion (1970, 1973) and was voted the NBA Finals MVP both times. In 1982, Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was named to both the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. After retiring as a player, Reed served as assistant and head coach with several teams for nearly a decade, then was promoted to general manager and vice president of basketball operations (1989–1996) for the New Jersey Nets. As senior vice president of basketball operations, he helped to lead them to the NBA Finals in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Polk
Willis Jefferson Polk (October 3, 1867 – September 10, 1924) was an American architect, best known for his work in San Francisco, California. For ten years, he was the West Coast representative of D.H. Burnham & Company. In 1915, Polk oversaw the architectural committee for the Panama–Pacific International Exposition (PPIE). Early life and education Willis Polk was born on October 3, 1867, in Jacksonville, Illinois to architect builder Willis Webb Polk (1836-1906). The eldest of four children, in 1873 he moved with his family to Saint Louis, Missouri and again by 1881 to Hope, Arkansas. Willis Jr began his architectural training with his brother Daniel in his father's office. In 1885, Polk's family moved again to Kansas City, where Willis Webb Polk, the father, serving as a founding member of the Kansas City Architects Association, was able to introduce his eldest son to Adriance Van Brunt, principal of the firm Van Brunt & Howe to gain more experience as a draftsperson. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Peguese
Willis P. Peguese (born December 18, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers and Indianapolis Colts. He was selected by the Oilers in the third round of the 1990 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Miami. Early life and college Willis P. Peguese was born on December 18, 1966, in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami Southridge High School in Miami. Peguese was a four-year letterman for the Miami Hurricanes of the University of Miami from 1986 to 1989. The Hurricanes were consensus national champions in both 1987 and 1989. Professional career Peguese was selected by the Houston Oilers in the third round, with the 72nd overall pick, of the 1990 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 22. He played in two games for the Oilers during the 1990 season before being placed on injured reserve on December 28, 1990. Peguese appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis H
Willis may refer to: Places United States * Willis, Florida, an unincorporated community * Willis, Kansas, a city * Willis, Michigan, an unincorporated community * Willis, Nebraska, an unincorporated community * Willis, Oklahoma, an unincorporated community * Willis, Texas, a city * Willis, Floyd County, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Willis, Russell County, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Willis River, a tributary of the James River in Virginia Elsewhere * Willis, Grenada, a town * Willis Island, Coral Sea Islands Territory, Australia * Willis Islands, South Georgia Islands Arts and entertainment Works * '' Giselle'' or ''The Willis'', a ballet (in the ballet, the Willis are a group of supernatural women) * ''Le Villi'' (''The Willis'' or ''The Fairies''), an opera-ballet composed by Giacomo Puccini * ''Willis'' (album), by The Pietasters Fictional characters * Willis Jackson (character), in the 1970s-1980s American sitcom ''Diff'rent Strokes'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis McGahee
Willis Andrew McGahee III (born October 21, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, earning consensus All-American honors in 2002. McGahee was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. In addition to his time with the Bills, he played for the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns. In 2015, McGahee signed on as an athlete for the Miami Surge of the National Pro Grid League. Early life McGahee was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami Central High School for one year after transferring from Miami Springs High School, where he previously attended for three years. College career McGahee received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Miami, where he played for coach Butch Davis and coach Larry Coker's Miami Hurricanes football teams from 2000 to 2002. McGahee was a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
