Brandon (surname)
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Brandon is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include:
- Alexander BrandonAlexander BrandonAlexander Brandon is a US musician, former member of Straylight Productions, who composed music mostly for games produced by Epic Games, or games based on Epic technology, including Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex, Tyrian, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 and the cancelled game Jazz Jackrabbit 3D...
(born 1974), US musician and composer - Alfred BrandonAlfred BrandonAlfred de Bathe Brandon was a 19th century New Zealand politician.-Early life:Brandon was born in London in 1809; his father was Henry Brandon. He was educated as a lawyer...
(1809–86), New Zealand politician - Alfred Brandon (mayor)Alfred Brandon (mayor)Alfred de Bathe Brandon was the Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand from 1893 to 1894. He had been a Wellington City Councillor from 1886 to 1891.He was a barrister, and a son of Member of Parliament Alfred Brandon...
(1854–1938), Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand - Brent D. BrandonBrent BrandonBrent D. Brandon is a former U.S. Air Force officer and Electronic Warfare Officer who scored an air-to-air kill against an Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1, in the opening minutes of the Gulf War on January 17, 1991...
(born 1960), Decorated U.S. Air Force aviator, Distinguished Flying Cross - Catherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby (Catherine Brandon) (1519–1580), duchess of Suffolk, rumoured to have been about to become Henry VIII's seventh wife shortly before his death
- Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of SuffolkCharles Brandon, 1st Duke of SuffolkCharles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 1st Viscount Lisle, KG was the son of Sir William Brandon and Elizabeth Bruyn. Through his third wife Mary Tudor he was brother-in-law to Henry VIII. His father was the standard-bearer of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond and was slain by Richard III in person at...
, close friend and brother-in-law of Henry VIIIHenry VIII of EnglandHenry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France... - Charles Brandon, 3rd Duke of SuffolkCharles Brandon, 3rd Duke of SuffolkCharles Brandon, 3rd Duke of Suffolk , known as Lord Charles Brandon until shortly before his death, was the son of the 1st Duke of Suffolk and the suo jure 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby....
(c. 1484 - 1545) - Chris Brandon (born 1976), professional English football player
- David BrandonDavid BrandonDavid A. Brandon is the director of intercollegiate athletics for the University of Michigan. He was formerly chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and manager of Domino's Pizza. He is also a former regent of the University of Michigan. Brandon took over Domino's in March 1999 when...
(born 1952), chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and manager of Domino's Pizza - Edgar Ewing BrandonEdgar Ewing BrandonEdgar Ewing Brandon was a professor of French and college administrator who served twice as acting president of Miami University and was an expert on the Marquis de Lafayette....
(1865–1957), professor of French and former president of Miami University - Eleanor Clifford, Countess of Cumberland (Lady Eleanor Brandon) (1519–1547)
- Eric BrandonEric BrandonEric Brandon was a motor racing driver and businessman. He was closely associated with the Cooper Car Company, and was instrumental in the early development of the company....
(1920–1982), Formula One driver - Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk (1517–1559), maiden name Lady Frances Brandon, niece of Henry VIII
- Gerard BrandonGerard BrandonGerard Chittocque Brandon was an American political leader who twice served as Governor of Mississippi during its early years of statehood.-Early life and education:...
(1788–1850), American politician and Governor of Mississippi - Harry "Skip" Brandon, founding partner of Smith Brandon International
- Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of SuffolkHenry Brandon, 2nd Duke of SuffolkHenry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk , styled Lord Henry Brandon before 1545, was an English nobleman, the son of the 1st Duke of Suffolk, by his fourth wife, the suo jure 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby....
(1535–1551), son of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk and Catherine Willoughby - Henry Brandon, 1st Earl of LincolnHenry Brandon, 1st Earl of LincolnHenry Brandon, 1st Earl of Lincoln was the youngest child and second son born to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk and Mary Tudor, Queen of France, who was a daughter of Henry VII of England. Thus Henry Brandon was nephew to Henry VIII of England...
(1516–1534), nephew of Henry VIII - Henry Brandon (actor) (1912–1990), American character actor
- Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of OakbrookHenry Brandon, Baron Brandon of OakbrookHenry Vivian Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook PC MC was a British judge.He was educated at Winchester College and after university served as an officer in the British Army where he won the Military Cross...
(1920–1999), Baron of Oakbrook - James BrandonJames BrandonJames Brandon is a British journalist, most recently working in Iraq freelance on assignment from the Sunday Telegraph and The Scotsman, covering the occupation and insurgency...
(born 1980), British journalist - Johnny BrandonJohnny BrandonJohnny Brandon is an English singer and songwriter, popular during the 1950s, who recorded for a number of labels. His perennial backing group was known as The Phantoms. His early hits included "Tomorrow" and "Don't Worry"...
(born 1925), English singer - Kirk BrandonKirk BrandonKirk Brandon is an English musician.-Musical career:Brandon's music career started in 1978, in Clapham, South London, with the formation of punk group The Pack, in which he was the singer/songwriter....
(born 1956), British musician and singer/songwriter - Martin Brandon-BravoMartin Brandon-BravoMartin Maurice Brandon-Bravo OBE is a British Conservative Party politician. He was Member of Parliament for Nottingham South from 1983 to 1992 when he was defeated by the Labour Party's Alan Simpson. In Parliament he was Parliamentary Private Secretary to the then Home Secretary, David Waddington...
(born 1932), councillor for the West Bridgford West ward of Nottinghamshire County Council - Michael BrandonMichael BrandonMichael Brandon is an American actor who resides in the United Kingdom and United States.-Life and career:Brandon was born Michael Feldman in Brooklyn, New York to Miriam and Sol Feldman...
(born 1945), American actor - Michael Brandon (pornographic actor) (born 1965), American pornographic actor
- Richard BrandonRichard BrandonRichard Brandon was a 17th century English hangman who inherited his role from his father Gregory Brandon and was sometimes known as "Young Gregory"...
(?? - 1649), English hangman - S. G. F. BrandonS. G. F. BrandonSamuel George Frederick Brandon was a British priest and scholar of comparative religion. He became professor of comparative religion at the University of Manchester in 1951.-Biography:Brandon was a graduate of the University of Leeds...
(1907–1971), University of Manchester professor of comparative religion - Sam BrandonSam BrandonSamuel Terrill Brandon is an American football player. A fourth year veteran who plays safety and is currently a free agent, he was drafted in 2002 in the fourth round, 131st overall by the Denver Broncos. He previously played college football at UNLV....
(born 1979), American football player - Terrell BrandonTerrell BrandonThomas Terrell Brandon is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Terrell was known throughout his 10-year career for his passing ability and stealing skills.-Early life:...
(born 1970), American former basketball player - Thomas BrandonThomas BrandonThomas Brandon was a noted English cricketer of the mid-18th century who played mainly for Dartford Cricket Club and Kent...
, 18th century English cricketer - Thomas Brandon (diplomat)Thomas Brandon (diplomat)Sir Thomas Brandon, KG was an English soldier, courtier and diplomat.-Life:He was from a Lancastrian family, the son of William Brandon and Elizabeth Wingfield, and uncle to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. His brother William was killed at the battle of Bosworth defending the standard of...
(d. 1510), English diplomat - Tony BrandonTony BrandonTony Brandon is a British radio presenter and comedian.-Early career:Brandon originally worked on television and abroad as a comedian...
(born 1933), British radio presenter and comedian - Warren Eugene BrandonWarren Eugene BrandonWarren Eugene Brandon was a California painter and photographer who was born in San Francisco on Nov. 2, 1916. He studied art at Milligan College and also with Jack Davis, Ralph Ledesma, Jack Feldman, Raymond Brose, and Eliot O’hara. In the 1950s and 1960s, he cruised the Pacific Ocean on the...
(1916–1977), painter - William Brandon (author)William Brandon (author)William Brandon was an American writer and historian.Brandon was born in Kokomo, Indiana, but spent his childhood in various locales, including the Yucatán and New Mexico...
(1914–2002), American writer and historian - William Brandon (standard-bearer) (1456–1485), standard-bearer at the Battle of Bosworth
- William W. BrandonWilliam W. BrandonWilliam Woodward Brandon was an American Democratic politician who was the 37th Governor of Alabama from 1923 to 1927.- Biography :...
(1868–1934), former governor of Alabama