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Sir David Gammans, 1st Baronet — Sir Leonard David Gammans, 1st Baronet (10 November 1895 – 8 February 1957), known as David Gammans, was a British Conservative Party politician. He was first elected to Parliament at a by election in 1941, following the death of the Conservative … Wikipedia
Attenborough, Sir David — ▪ British broadcaster and author in full Sir David Frederick Attenborough born May 8, 1926, London, Eng. English broadcaster and writer noted for his innovative educational programs on television. Attenborough early developed a… … Universalium
XIMENES, SIR DAVID — (1776–1848), English army officer. Born in London, into a distinguished Jewish family, Ximenes joined the British army and served in North America. He returned to Britain in 1805 and commanded the 62nd Regiment in Ireland. He later fought in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
MASSON, Sir David Orme (1858-1937) — scientist was the son of David Masson, professor of rhetoric and English literature in the university of Edinburgh, and his wife, Emily Rosaline Orme. He was born in London on 13 January 1858, his father being then professor of English literature … Dictionary of Australian Biography
Lindsay (Lyndsay), Sir David — (?1486 1555) A Scottish poet of the pre Reformation period who satirized the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church and contemporary government. He was one of the company of gifted courtly poets (makaris) who flourished in the golden age of… … British and Irish poets
David Harrison — may refer to: David Harrison (artist) (born 1954), English artist David Howard Harrison (1843–1905), Premier of Manitoba, Canada David Harrison (basketball) (born 1982), American David Harrison (cricketer) (born 1981), Welsh English Sir David… … Wikipedia
Murray, Sir David Of Gorthy — (1567 1629) The son of Robert Murray of Abercairny, Perthshire, he was an officer in the household to James VI of Scotland and I of Great Britain. He also served Prince Henry. Charles I bestowed upon him the estate of Gorthy, Perthshire, but… … British and Irish poets
BAIRD, SIR DAVID — a distinguished English general of Scotch descent, born at Newbyth, Aberdeenshire; entered the army at 15; served in India, Egypt, and at the Cape; was present at the taking of Seringapatam, and the siege of Pondicherry; in command when the… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Kirke, Sir David — (1596 1655?) Born in Dieppe, son of a Scottish merchant. Went to England, and, with his two brothers, given command of an expedition against the French in Canada, 1627. Appeared before Quebec, but Champlain, who was then in charge, refused to… … The makers of Canada
Ross, Sir David — ▪ British philosopher in full William David Ross born April 15, 1877, Thurso, Caithness, Scot. died May 5, 1971 Scottish rationalistic moral philosopher and critic of utilitarianism who proposed a form of “cognitivist nondefinitism”… … Universalium
