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Encyclopedia > Pearson

Pearson is a surname, and may refer to many people. A family name, or surname, is that part of a persons name that indicates to what family he or she belongs. ...


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Albert Gregory Pearson (born September 12, 1934 in Alhambra, California) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Washington Senators (1958-59), Baltimore Orioles (1959-60) and Los Angeles & California Angels (1961-66). ... Alister Pearson is an English illustrator. ... Allison Pearson is a journalist and regular columnist for Londons Evening Standard newspaper and The Daily Telegraph newspaper; she has previously written for The Independent on Sunday. ...

B

Ben Pearson is an American photographer, best known for his work with Steve Taylor and for his photographs that appear on countless album covers from a wide variety of artists. ... Bernard Pearson ( otherwise dubbed by Terry Pratchett as The Cunning Artificer ) is best known for his sculptures of Discworld characters and buildings initially at Clarecraft ( which he co-founded ) and subsequently at his shop in Wincanton, England. ... Cover of an early edition of The Colour of Magic; art by Josh Kirby Discworld is a comedic fantasy book series by the British author Terry Pratchett set on the Discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which are in turn standing on the back of... Bill Pearson (born 1938 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota) is an American comic book writer, artist, editor and letterer. ... Edited and published by Bill Pearson on an irregular schedule spanning decades, the alternative comic book witzend featured contributions by both newcomers to comics, leading comic book artists and professional illustrators. ... Billy Pearson (1920 - November 28, 2002) was an American horse-racing jockey, a quiz-show winner and an art-dealer. ...

C

Karl Pearson FRS (March 27, 1857 – April 27, 1936) established the discipline of mathematical statistics. ... Carlton Pearson is an evangelical minister based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... Carol Lynn Pearson is an American poet, author, screenwriter, and playwright. ... Charles Henry Pearson (1830 - 1894), born at Islington, educated at Rugby and Kings College, London, at the latter became Professor of Modern History. ... Sir Charles John Pearson (1843 - 1910) was a Scottish politician and judge. ... Christopher William Pearson (born 1931) was the first leader of the Yukon Progressive Conservative Party and the first Government Leader in the Yukon. ... Cyril Arthur Pearson (24 February 1866–9 December 1921) was a British newspaper magnate and publisher, most noted for founding the Daily Express. ...

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To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Darryl Pearson is an African-American guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. ... David Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Whitney, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR racecar champion. ... Denise Pearson (born Denise Lisa Maria Pearson in Romford on June 13, 1968) is a British vocalist amd songwriter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Digby Pearson, also known as Dig, was a British musician who founded Earache Records, which signed some of the most infamous heavy metal acts worldwide in the 1980s and early 1990s. ... Don Pearson is a management consultant and executive for a Folsom, California firm, e. ... Drew Pearson Drew Pearson (December 13, 1897–September 1, 1969), born in Evanston, Illinois was one of the most prominent American newspaper and radio journalists of his day. ... Drew Pearson is a sportscaster and former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. ... Duke Pearson was an American Jazz musician and composer, Duke Pearson (Atlanta, GA, August 17, 1932 - August 4, 1980) He worked with Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Nancy Wilson among others. ...

E

Egon Sharpe Pearson (11 August 1895 — 12 June 1980) a son of Karl Pearson, was like his father, a British statistician, and succeeded him as professor of statistics at University College London. ...

F

Frederick Stark Pearson, (born July 3, 1861 - died May 7, 1915) was an American electrical engineer and a major global entrepreneur. ...

G

Gary Pearson grew up in the southwestern Ontario village of Comber. ... George Pearson (1875-1973) was a pioneering English film director, producer and screenwriter. ... Geoffrey Arthur Holland Pearson (born December 25, 1927 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian diplomat. ...

H

This cites very few or no references or sources. ... State motto: Bersatu dan Setia (United and Loyal) State anthem: Untuk Negeri Kita (For Our State) Capital George Town Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas  - Ketua Menteri Dr Koh Tsu Koon History    - Ceded by Kedah to British 11 August 1786   - Japanese occupation 1942... Edward Hesketh Gibbons Pearson ( February 20, 1887 - April 9, 1964) was an English actor, theatre director and writer. ...

I

  • Ian Pearson, British politician
  • Iain Pearson, Australian Machinery Service engineer

Dr Ian Phares Pearson (born 5 April 1959, West Midlands) is a politician in the United Kingdom. ...

J

James Pearson (born Rathdowney, Queens County (Laois) 2 October 1822- died India January 23, 1900) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ... James Blackwood Pearson was a Senator from Kansas; he was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 7, 1920; with his parents, he moved to Virginia in 1934 and attended the public school and Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; during the Second World War he interrupted his schooling to serve as... John Pearson could refer to: John Pearson, an English 17th Century devine and scholar John Pearson, a British author of works such as James Bond: The Authorized Biography of 007 This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... John Andrew Pearson (born June 22, 1867 in Chesterfield, England - died June 11, 1940 in Toronto) was an early 20th Century Canadian architect and partner to the Toronto-based firm of Pearson and Darling. ... John Pearson (February 28, 1612 - July 16, 1686), English divine and scholar, was born at Great Snoring, Norfolk. ... John Pearson (born May 10, 1930) is a writer best associated with James Bond creator Ian Fleming. ... 1986 British paperback edition. ... John Pearson was a famous master craftsman of the Newlyn School and Guild of Handicrafts. ... Charles Robert Ashbee ( London, May 17, 1863–Sevenoaks, Kent, May 23, 1942 ) was a designer and entrepreneur who was a prime mover of the English Arts and Crafts movement that took its craft ethic from the works of John Ruskin and its co-operative structure from the socialism of William... John Pearson VC (19 January 1825--18 April 1892) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth forces. ... Lieutenant Commander J. A. Pearson, RNR, DSC and bar was an officer in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. ... John James Pearson (October 25, 1800 - May 30, 1888) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and judge from Pennsylvania. ... John Loughborough Pearson (1817-1897) was a 19th century architect renowned for his work on churches and cathedrals. ... Johnny Pearson (born June 18, 1925) is a British composer and pianist. ... Joseph Pearson (1776 - October 27, 1834) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in Rowan County, North Carolina, in 1776; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Salisbury, North Carolina; member of the State house of commons; elected as a Federalist to... Justin Pearson is a vocalist/Bassist for several West Coast punk rock, noise, hardcore bands including Struggle, Swing Kids, The Crimson Curse, The Locust, Holy Molar, Some Girls, Head Wound City, and Ground Unicorn Horn. ...

K

Karl Pearson FRS (March 27, 1857 – April 27, 1936) established the discipline of mathematical statistics. ... Kayleigh Emma Pearson (born 25 June 1985 in Bath, England) is an English model. ... Kellie Pearson is the host of a childrens show on Brisbanes community TV station, Briz 31. ...

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The Honourable Landon Carter (Lucy) Pearson, BA, MEd, LLD, DU (born November 16, 1930) is a Canadian senator and childrens rights advocate. ... Larry Pearson is a former NASCAR driver and the son of three-time champion David Pearson. ... Owner/Manager of Mad Norwegian, a publishing company specializing in guides to television shows including Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who and Farscape, and the Faction Paradox range of books Brought up in Iowa, moved/eloped to New Orleans to marry his fiancée, and now resides back in Iowa. ... The Right Honourable Lester Bowles Mike Pearson, PC, CC, OM, MA (April 23, 1897 – December 27, 1972) was the fourteenth Prime Minister of Canada from April 22, 1963, to April 20, 1968, and also a 1957 Nobel Laureate. ...

M

Malcolm Everard MacLaren Pearson, Baron Pearson of Rannoch (20 July 1942— ) is a businessman and former Conservative member of the House of Lords. ... Maryon Elspeth Pearson (1902 - 1991) was the wife of Lester Bowles Pearson, the 14th Prime Minister of Canada. ... Melanie Pearson (previously Mangel) was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Lucinda Cowden. ... Michael Pearson (born 1936) is a renowned expert on clocks and clock-making. ... Michelle Pearson (born April 22, 1964), was an Australian medley and freestyle swimmer of the 1980s, who won a bronze medal in the 200m individual medley at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. ... Mike Pearson (born August 22, 1980 in Tampa, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays offensive tackle for the Houston Texans. ... Mike Parker Pearson is a lecturer in the Department of Archaeology and Prehistory at the University of Sheffield, England. ... Montgomery Marcellus (Monte) Pearson (September 2, 1908 - January 27, 1978) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (1932-1935), New York Yankees (1936-1940) and Cincinnati Reds (1941). ...

N

Neil Pearson (born London, England, April 27, 1959) is a popular British actor. ... Noel Pearson (born in June 1965 in Cooktown, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian lawyer and land rights activist. ...

P

Patricia Pearson is a Canadian journalist. ... Pepe Pearson (born December 11, 1975) is a former American football tailback, starting in college for the Ohio State Buckeyes. ... Peter Pearson is a leading American iconographer. ... Preston James Pearson (b. ...

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also known as HSAB theory HSAB is the acronym for hard and soft acids and bases The HSAB concept is widely used in chemistry for explaining stability of compounds, reaction paths etc. ... Randy Pearson Randy Pearson (born December 4, 1960) is a fictional character introduced during the eighth and final season of That 70s Show. ... Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Lyons Otway Pearson CB (1831–30 May 1890) was Assistant Commissioner (Executive) of the London Metropolitan Police. ... Richard Joseph Pearson (born 1937) is a Canadian archaeologist. ... Ridley Pearson is a novelist, writing mostly suspense and thrillers. ... Rob Pearson(born 8 March 1971 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL. Pearson was drafted 12th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. ... Roger Pearson (born 1927) is a British eugenics advocate and editor of several scholarly journals published by the Institute for the Study of Man. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...

S

Sarah Lynch Pearson is a fictional character in Strange Days at Blake Holsey High. ... Stan Pearson (born January 11, 1919 in Salford) was a English football player. ... Stedman Pearson (born June 29, 1964) is a British singer and a member of the pop group Five Star. ... Stephen Paul Pearson (born October 2, 1982 in Lanark) is a Scottish footballer, currently playing in the English Championship play-off final for Derby County. ... Stuart Pearson born June 21, 1949 in Hull was a English football player. ...

T

Thomas Reid Pearson (born 1956) is an American novelist. ... Todd Pearson (born November 11, 1977) is an Australian swimming champion, who was born in Geraldton, Western Australia. ...

V

Vaughn Jody Pearson is a fictional character in the television series Strange Days at Blake Holsey High who is a student at Blake Holsey High. ... Victor Pearson is a fictional character played by Lawrence Bayne in the Canadian science fiction television series Strange Days at Blake Holsey High. ...

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Weetman Dickenson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray GCVO (July 15, 1856 – May 1, 1927) was an engineer, oil industrialist, and owner of the Pearson conglomerate. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
Karl Pearson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1409 words)
Karl Pearson was born in Islington, London on March 27, 1857, the son of barrister William Pearson and Fanny, née Smith.
Pearson's work was all-embracing in the wide application and development of mathematical statistics, and encompassed the fields of biology, epidemiology, anthropometry, medicine and social history.
Pearson's work on classifying probability distributions forms the basis for a lot of modern statistical theory; in particular, the exponential family of distributions underlies the theory of generalized linear models.
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