- William Worcester
William Worcester (c. 1415 - c. 1482), English chronicler, was a son of William of Worcester, a Bristol citizen, and is sometimes called William Botoner, his mother being a daughter of Thomas Botoner. He was educated at Oxford and became secretary to Sir John Fastolf. When the knight died in 1459, Worcester, although one of his executors, found that nothing had been bequeathed to him, and with one of his colleagues, Sir William Yelverton, … - Oswald Of Worcester
Saint Oswald of Worcester (died February 29, 992) was Archbishop of York from 972 to his death in 992. - Joseph Emerson Worcester
Joseph Emerson Worcester (1784-1865) was an American lexicographer and chief competitor of "Webster's Dictionary" in the mid-nineteenth-century. Worcester was born August 24, 1784, in Bedford, New Hampshire, and worked on a farm in his youth, entering Phillips Academy, Andover, in 1805. In 1809, he entered Yale University and graduated in two years. He then taught school in Massachusetts for several years, during which time he produced several works on geography, … - John Of Worcester
John of Worcester (died circa 1140) was an English monk and chronicler. John was the author of the "Chronicon ex chronicis", a work which was formerly attributed to Florence of Worcester. The "Chronicon ex chronicis" begins with the creation and ends in 1140. It was previously believed that that only the final part of the work was written by John. - Wulfstan, Bishop Of Worcester
Saint Wulfstan (sometimes Wulfstan II, also known as Wolstan, Wulstan and Ulfstan), Bishop of Worcester, was the lone bishop to be kept in his post by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest. Wulfstan is a Christian saint. - Dean Conant Worcester
Dean Conant Worcester, D.Sc., F.R.G.S. (October 1, 1866 - 1924) was an American zoologist, public official, and authority on the Philippines, born at Thetford, Vermont, and educated at the University of Michigan (A.B., 1889). From 1899 to 1901 he was a member of the United States Philippine Commission; thenceforth until 1913 he served as secretary of the interior for the Philippine Insular Government. - Florence of Worcester
Florence of Worcester (died July 7, 1118) was a 12th century English chronicler. He was a monk of Worcester, England. - Samuel T. Worcester
Samuel Thomas Worcester (August 30, 1804 - December 6, 1882) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Hollis, New Hampshire, Worcester attended the common schools and was graduated from Harvard University in 1830. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1835 and began practice in Norwalk, Ohio. He served as member of the State senate in 1849 and 1850. He served as judge of the court of common pleas in 1859 and 1860. - Wayne Worcester
Wayne Worcester is an American journalist and author. He grew up in New Hampshire and graduated from the University of New Hampshire and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. After working as a reporter and magazine writer, in 1987 he became a journalism professor at the University of Connecticut. He is the author of a series of Sherlock Holmes novels. Sherlock Holmes books : *"The Monster of St. - William Smith
Very Revd. Dr William Smith (1711-1787), Dean of Chester, Greek and Latin scholar and first translator of the works of Thucydides. Smith was born in Worcester in 1711, the son of the rector of St Nicholas' Church. He was sent to RGS Worcester after which he proceeded to New College, Oxford in 1728. He remained here for many years gaining four degrees including D.D. in 1758. He became headmaster of Brentwood School, Essex, in 1748, … - William Shakespeare
William Harold Nelson Shakespeare (24 August 1893 - 10 July 1976) was an English cricketer who played 26 first-class matches for Worcestershire between 1919 and 1931. Born in Worcester, Shakespeare made his first-class debut in August 1919 against Warwickshire; this was a friendly match as Worcestershire did not enter the County Championship that season. Opening the batting with Alfred Cliff he had a fine match, scoring 62 in the first innings and 67 not out in the second. - Samuel Worcester
Samuel Austin Worcester (January 19 1798 - April 20 1859), was a missionary to the Cherokees, translator of the Bible, printer and defender of the Cherokee's freedom. He was born in Peacham, Vermont on January 19, 1798 and died in Park Hill, Indian Territory on April 20, 1859. Samuel Worcester was the 7th generation of pastors in his family, dating back to when his family lived in England. When Samuel was born his father, the Rev. - John Rogers
John Rogers is a scriptwriter, comedian, film producer, and comic book writer. Although born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he attended McGill University in Montreal and is better known publicly as a Canadian writer. As a comedian, Rogers was nominated three times for Gemini Awards. Rogers wrote the first draft of the script for the live-action movie "Transformers", scheduled for 2007. He is also working on the "Fatal Frame" film adaptation. - Peter Luff
Peter James Luff MP (born 18 February, 1955) is a British politician. He is a Conservative member of Parliament, having represented the new Mid Worcestershire since the 1997 general election, and Worcester from 1992 until 1997. - Tom Varndell
Tom Varndell is an English rugby union footballer who plays on the wing for Leicester Tigers, England and England Sevens. He measures 1.92 m, 97 kg (6'3½", 214 lb), and has been clocked at 10.8 seconds for the 100 metres in his socks on grass. Tom began playing rugby aged 8 at Chinnor rugby club in Oxfordshire where he stayed until he 15 when he was invited by Dusty Hare, the former England full back, who was Leicester's Chief Scout, to train with them. - Frances Perkins
Frances Coralie Perkins (born Fanny Coralie Perkins, lived April 10 1882 - May 14 1965) was the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1947, and the first woman ever appointed to the cabinet. As a loyal supporter of her friend Franklin D. Roosevelt, she helped pull the labor movement into the New Deal coalition. Perkins was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Frederick W. Perkins, the owner of a stationer's business, and Susan Bean Perkins, … - William Lloyd
William Lloyd was an English divine who served successively as bishop of St Asaph, of Lichfield and Coventry and of Worcester. Lloyd was born at Tilehurst, Berkshire, in 1627, and was educated at Oriel and Jesus Colleges, Oxford. He graduated M.A. in 1646. In 1663 he was prebendary of Ripon, in 1667 prebendary of Salisbury, in 1668 archdeacon of Merioneth, in 1672 dean of Bangor and prebendary of St Paul's, London, in 1680 bishop of St Asaph, in 1689 lord-almoner, … - William Lloyd
William Lloyd English divine, successively bishop of St Asaph, of Lichfield and Coventry, and of Worcester, was born at Tilehurst, Berkshire, in 1627, and was educated at Oriel and Jesus Colleges, Oxford. He graduated M.A. in 1646. In 1663 he was prebendary of Ripon, in 1667 prebendary of Salisbury, in 1668 archdeacon of Merioneth, in 1672 dean of Bangor and prebendary of St Paul's, London, in 1680 bishop of St Asaph, in 1689 lord-almoner, … - James McGovern
I am a US House Representative for the state of MA. I am a Democrat. My religion is Catholic. I am Married. I received my BA from American University. I received my MPA from American University. I live in Worcester. I was born in Worcester, MA. For issues within my power to resolve, write me at "34 Mechanic St., 1st Fl., Worcester, MA 01608". - Richard Jones
Richard Alan Jones (born 6 November, 1986 in Stourbridge) is an English cricketer who plays county cricket for Worcestershire and at club level for Old Hill. Jones was educated at King Edward VI College in Stourbridge and Loughborough University. He played for Worcestershire's Second XI as early as August 2004 (when he was 17) and appeared a number of times for them in 2005 and 2006. He was included on the England Under-19 tour to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in 2005-06. - Dan Shaughnessy
Dan Shaughnessy is a sports columnist and reporter for "The Boston Globe" as well as a best selling author and television and radio sports personality. Shaughnessy grew up in Groton, Massachusetts is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. - Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray (9 May 1828-18 January 1917) was a Christian pastor in South Africa. Murray was the child of Dutch Reformed Church missionaries from Scotland to South Africa, and the younger brother of John Murray. Educated at the University of Utrecht, he was ordained by the Hague Committee of the Dutch Reformed Church on May 9, 1848. He pastored churched in Bloemfontein and Worcester, Cape Town, Wellington, South Africa. He married Emma Rutherford Murray in Cape Town, … - Jack White
John Cornish White, known as "Farmer" or "Jack", (born 19 February 1891 in Holford, Somerset, died 2 May 1961 in Combe Florey, Somerset) was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1929. He played in 15 Test matches, and captained England in four of them. A slow left arm bowler who used accuracy and variation of pace rather than spin to take wickets, he was a regular player for Somerset from 1913 to 1937, … - John Price
John Price (6 July 1908 - ?? March 1995) was an English cricketer who played 11 first-class matches for Worcestershire in the late 1920s. He had the unwanted distinction of never playing in a winning side in his entire first-class career. He made his debut against the New Zealanders in early June 1927, dismissing opener Jack Mills in both innings. In three County Championship games later that season, he took a further four wickets, all in two matches against Somerset, … - Adrian Bailey
Adrian Edward Bailey (born December 11, 1949) is a British politician, and Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for West Bromwich West. - George Phillies
George Phillies (born 23 July 1947) is a Libertarian Party activist and professor of physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He resides in Worcester, Massachusetts. On April 15, 2006, Phillies announced his candidacy for the Libertarian nomination for President of the United States in the 2008 presidential race. Phillies was Libertarian Party candidate for Congress Massachusetts District 3, in 1998. He finished third with 2,887 votes for 1.5% of the total vote. - John Wall
John Wall (1620-1679) was a Catholic martyr and saint. He was born in Preston, Lancashire, and entered the English College, Douai. He was ordained a priest in 1645 four years after entering. He remained Master of the Novices until 1656, when he moved to Worcestershire. Here he became a Governor (Six Master) of the Royal Grammar School Worcester. In 1678, he was apprehended and sent to Worcester gaol. His trial was on April 25. - Michael Bradley
Michael Ewart Bradley (b. 29 March 1934) is an English former cricketer who played nine first-class games for Worcestershire in the early 1950s. He was born in Halesowen and attended Halesowen Grammar School. Bradley made his debut against Combined Services at Worcester in June 1951, and though he did not bowl in the first innings, he claimed 3-84 in the second; his third wicket was that of Jim Parks. - J. D. Power
J.D. Power III (born as James David Power on May 30, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is the founder of the marketing firm J.D. Power and Associates. Mr. Power began conducting customer satisfaction research in 1968 as founder of the marketing information firm J.D. Power and Associates. The firm numbers among its clients virtually every automotive manufacturer and importer serving the U.S. market, … - Thomas Harrison
Thomas Harrison (1606-October 13, 1660) was a Puritan soldier and later a leader of the Fifth Monarchists. The son of the mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme, he managed to be admitted to the Inns of Court as an attorney at Clifford's Inn. In 1779, the city of Harrisonburg, VA was named after him. During the Civil War he declared for Parliament and served in the Earl of Manchester's army. He fought in many of the major battles of the war and joined the New Model Army in 1645. - John Hooper
John Hooper (1495-1500 - February 9, 1555) was an English churchman, Bishop of Gloucester and Worcester and a Marian martyr. - Stephen Dorrell
Stephen James Dorrell (born March 25 1952) British politician. He is the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for the Charnwood constituency in northern Leicestershire and is a Patron of the Tory Reform Group. He was born in Worcester and was educated at Uppingham School and Brasenose College, Oxford where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was with the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve for two years from 1971. - Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell born April 3, 1973 in Worcester, Massachusetts is an American ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens round 2 #28 overall 1991 NHL Entry Draft, but he really broke out with the St. Louis Blues in 1996, scoring 84 points in two seasons. However, a lingering groin problem caught up with him. He started to really slump and he bounced around from team to team to league to league. - Dave Mason
Dave Mason (born David Thomas Mason, May 10 1944) is a musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Worcester, England, who first found fame with the rock band Traffic. In his long career, Mason has played and recorded with many of the era's most notable musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Mama Cass Elliot. Mason's best known song is "Feelin' Alright", recorded by Traffic in 1968 and covered by dozens of artists, including Joe Cocker, … - Robert Kraft
Robert K. Kraft, (born June 5, 1941 in Brookline, Massachusetts) is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with assets in paper & packaging, sports & entertainment, real estate development and a private equity portfolio. His best known and most visible assets are the National Football League's New England Patriots and Major League Soccer's New England Revolution, as well as the stadium where they play, Gillette Stadium. - Tom Poti
Tom Poti (born March 22, 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA) is a NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals. He attended Saint Peter-Marian High School for two years. A graduate of the Cushing Academy, Poti moved on to play for Boston University of Hockey East. At BU Poti became the first defenseman since Dave Archambault to win the Beanpot MVP. Poti was drafted in the third round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, 59th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers. - Robin Walker
Robin Walker (b.1978) is the Conservative Party candidate for Worcester constituency. He was selected for the seat in August 2006. His father is Peter Walker, Baron Walker of Worcester, who was MP for Worcester from 1961 to 1992. He has campaigned three elections, working for Worcester man and then Secretary of State for Health, Stephen Dorrell in 1997, for Richard Adams, the Conservative Candidate for Worcester in 2001 and as press officer for Oliver Letwin, … - Alicia Witt
Alicia Roanne Witt (born August 21, 1975) is an American film, stage and television actress. - Tim Visser
Tim Visser (born May 29 1987 in Zeewolde) is a Dutch rugby union footballer. He is currently playing for the Newcastle Falcons. He made his competitive debut for the Falcons on September 8th, 2006 against Worcester, coming on as a substitute and grabbing the winning try. He has been in impressive try-scoring form during the 06/07 season, having already scored a number of times. Visser has also played at international level. - Michael C. McFarland
Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. (born 1948) is the 31st president of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He succeeded Acting President Frank Vellaccio on July 1, 2000
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