William Wright
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Authors, poets and writers
- William Wright (1829–1898), real name of Dan DeQuilleDan DeQuilleWilliam Wright , better known by the pen name Dan DeQuille or Dan De Quille, was an American author, journalist, and humorist...
, American author, newspaperman, and humorist - William Wright (author)William Wright (author)William Wright is an American author, editor and playwright. He is best known for his non fiction writing covering a wildly divergent list of subjects: from the April in Paris Ball to genetics and behavior to true crime and grand opera.Frank Rich wrote a highly favorable review of Wrights book...
(born ), American author of Harvard's Secret Court: The Savage 1920 Purge of Campus Homosexuals - William Wright (missionary)William Wright (missionary)William Wright was an Irish missionary in Damascus and the author of The Empire of the Hittites , which introduced the history of the recently discovered Hittite civilization to the general public.-References:...
(1837–1899), Irish missionary and author of The Empire of the Hittites - William Wright (poet)William Wright (poet)William Wright was a Scottish poet.Born in the Row, Ednam, he was largely paralysed from birth.He was particularly keen on nature poetry, and spent long hours in Ednam kirkyard penning his poems, which include,"To a Robin Redbreast", "To a Thrush" and "To a Wild Flower"...
(born 1782), Scottish poet - William Aldis WrightWilliam Aldis WrightWilliam Aldis Wright , was an English writer and editor.William Aldis Wright was son of George Wright, a Baptist minister in Beccles. He was educated at Beccles Grammar School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated BA in 1858...
(1831–1914), English writer and editor
Entertainment
- Bill Wright (producer), creator of the British quiz show Mastermind (TV series)Mastermind (TV series)Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness.Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the...
- Will Wright (actor)Will Wright (actor)William Henry "Will" Wright was an American character actor. He was frequently cast in curmudgeonly roles. He was sometimes credited as Will J. Wright....
(1891–1962), American character actor in film and TV - Will Wright (game designer) (born 1960), American computer game designer and co-founder of the game development company, Maxis
- Will Wright (TV writer), writer on episodes of The Simpsons such as "Chief of HeartsChief of Hearts"Chief of Hearts" is the eighteenth episode of The Simpsons twenty-first season. It aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 18, 2010....
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Politicians
- William Wright (American politician) (1794–1866), mayor of Newark, New Jersey and US Senator
- William Wright (Canadian politician)William Wright (Canadian politician)William Wright was a Canadian politician.Born in Egremont Township, Grey County, Canada West, the son of David Wright, Irish, and his wife, Susanna Foster, English, Wright was educated in the Public School of Egremont. He was a blacksmith, general merchant, and a general agent...
(1853–1926), Canadian Member of Parliament - William Wright (Scottish politician) (1862–1931), Scottish politician, Member of Parliament for Rutherglen, 1922–1931
- William Ambrose WrightWilliam Ambrose WrightWilliam Ambrose Wright was a soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America, Comptroller General & Insurance Commissioner, 1879–1929, Lawyer, Lieutenant, Confederate States of America, and a Statesman....
(1844–1929), soldier, statesman, lawyer, and devoted Christian. 50-year Georgia Comptroller General - William B. WrightWilliam B. WrightWilliam B. Wright was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals in 1868.-Life:He was the son of Samuel Wright....
(1806–1868), Chief Judge of the NY Court of Appeals, 1868 - William C. WrightWilliam C. WrightWilliam Carter Wright was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm in Carroll County, Georgia, Wright moved with his parents to Newnan, Georgia, in 1869.He attended the common and high schools of Newnan....
(1866–1933), U.S. Representative from Georgia - William W. WrightWilliam W. WrightWilliam Westwood Wright was an American politician from New York.-Life:He married Mary L...
(1813–1889), New York politician and Erie Canal Commissioner
Scientists and engineers
- William Wright (botanist)William Wright (botanist)William Wright was a Scottish physician and botanist.Born in March 1735 in Crieff, Perthshire, he studied at Crieff Grammar School and the University of Edinburgh, and obtained a medical degree at St. Andrews . He served as an apprentice with G Dennistoun in Falkirk , and became a navy surgeon in...
(1735–1819), Scottish physician and botanist - William Barton WrightWilliam Barton WrightWilliam Barton Wright was a British mechanical engineer and Locomotive Superintendent of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.-Family:His son Edward William Barton-Wright was a promoter of martial arts: see Bartitsu....
(1828–1915), British railway engineer - William Hammond WrightWilliam Hammond WrightWilliam Hammond Wright was an American astronomer. He was director of the Lick Observatory from 1935 until 1942....
(1871–1959), American astronomer - Willy Wright (1917–2010), British civil servant and geologist
Sports
- Bill Wright (catcher)Bill Wright (catcher)William Hiram Wright was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played in one game for the Washington Nationals in .-External links:...
, American baseball catcher for the Washington Nationals in 1887 - Bill Wright (coach), Tennessee Volunteers baseballTennessee Volunteers baseballThe Tennessee Volunteers baseball team represents the University of Tennessee in NCAA Division I college baseball.Along with most other Tennessee athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Eastern division of the Southeastern Conference. The Volunteers play all on-campus home games at...
head coach 1963−1981 - Bill Wright (outfielder)Bill Wright (outfielder)Burnis "Bill" Wright is a retired baseball player in the Negro Leagues. He would play outfielder and played from 1932 to 1945.-References:*...
(born 1914), American baseball outfielder in the Negro leagues - Will Wright (cyclist)Will Wright (cyclist)Will Wright is a Welsh racing cyclist, he has twice represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games, and is also the proprietor of the Stockport based cycle retailer....
(born 1973), Welsh cyclist - William Wright (cricketer)William Wright (cricketer)William John Wright was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire during the 1932 season.Wright was born in Danesmoor, Clay Cross, Derbyshire. He made his debut for Derbyshire against a team of touring Indians in August 1932, in which he scored 23 in his first innings...
(1909–1988), English cricketer
Others
- William Wright (aviator)William Wright (aviator)Captain William Alan Wright was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.-References:...
(1895–1995), English aviator during World War I - William Wright (bishop) (1904–1990), Archbishop of Ontario
- William Wright (explorer), member of Australian Burke and Wills expeditionBurke and Wills expeditionIn 1860–61, Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, a distance of around 3,250 kilometres...
- William Wright (orientalist)William Wright (orientalist)William Wright was a famous British Orientalist, and Professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge. Many of his works on Syriac literature are still in print and of considerable scholarly value, especially the catalogues of the holdings of the British Library and Cambridge University Library...
(1830–1889), British Orientalist, grammarian and researcher of Syriac and Arabic - William Wright (priest) (1562–1639), English Roman Catholic missionary priest
- William Wright (privateer)William Wright (privateer)William Wright was an English privateer in French service and later buccaneer who raided Spanish towns in the late 17th century.Little is known of William Wright before he settled in French Hispaniola in the mid 1670s...
, English privateer in French service and later buccaneer who raided Spanish towns in the late 1600s - William Henry WrightWilliam Henry WrightWilliam Henry "Bill" Wright was a Canadian prospector who discovered the Kirkland Lake Break, which hosted seven gold-producing mines. He used the proceeds from his gold finds to launch a national newspaper in Canada, The Globe and Mail.-Early life:Wright was born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England...
(1876–1951), Canadian prospector and publisher - William M. WrightWilliam M. WrightWilliam Mason Wright was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army.Born in Newark, New Jersey on September 24, 1863, he was the son of Army Colonel Edward H. Wright , a career officer whose service included assignments as Aide-de-Camp to Generals Winfield Scott and George B. McClellan. William M...
(1863–1943), Lieutenant General in the United States Army - Wm. Robert WrightWm. Robert WrightWilliam Robert Wright is an American attorney and biographer of David O. McKay. With Gregory Prince, he is the co-author of the book David O...
(born 1935), American lawyer and Mormon historian
See also
- Billy Wright (disambiguation)
- Liam Andrew WrightLiam Andrew WrightLiam Andrew Wright is a British film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed his first feature film, Ex Cathedra, at the age of only 23.-Early Career 2004-2008:...