George Young
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George Young may refer to:
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In politics:
- Sir George Young, 6th BaronetSir George Young, 6th BaronetSir George Samuel Knatchbull Young, 6th Baronet is a British politician. He is currently the Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal, and has served as a Conservative Party Member of Parliament since 1974, having represented North West Hampshire since 1997, and Ealing Acton before...
, UK Conservative Party politician - George Young, Lord Young (1819–1907), Scottish politician and judge
- George Kennedy YoungGeorge Kennedy YoungGeorge Kennedy Young, CB, MBE, M.A. was a deputy director of MI6, and later involved in British right-wing politics. He was also a merchant banker....
(1911–1990), British intelligence officer and right-wing politician - George C. YoungGeorge C. YoungGeorge Cressler Young is an American lawyer and judge. He is a senior judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.Young was born in Cincinnati, Ohio...
, American lawyer and judge - George M. YoungGeorge M. YoungGeorge Morley Young was a U.S. Representative from North Dakota.Born in Lakelet, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, YoungWhen a boy moved to the United States and settled in St...
, U.S. congressman from North Dakota
In sports:
- George Young (baseball)George Young (baseball)George Joseph Young was a professional Major League Baseball player who played for the Cleveland Naps in 1913. His entire professional career lasted only 2 games.-Sources:...
(1890–1950), American professional baseball player - George Young (swimmer)George Young (swimmer)George Young was a Canadian marathon swimmer who on 15–16 January 1927 became the first swimmer to swim the channel between Catalina Island and the mainland of California. This took place during a contest called the Wrigley Ocean Marathon, sponsored by chewing gum and sports magnate William...
(1910–1972), Canadian marathon swimmer - George Young (footballer)George Young (footballer)George Lewis Young was a Scottish footballer, best remembered for his association with Rangers and for being the first player to receive over 50 caps for the Scotland national team.-Club:...
(1922–1997), Scottish defender - George Young (Welsh footballer)George Young (Welsh footballer)George Young is a Welsh former professional footballer. A midfielder, he joined Newport County in 1967 from local club Cromwell. He went on to make 104 appearances for Newport scoring 6 goals. In 1972 he joined Barry Town.-References:...
, Welsh footballer - George Young (American football executive) (1930–2001), American football executive
- George Young (athlete)George Young (athlete)George Young is a American former track and field athlete and college coach. He won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 3000 meter steeplechase and held several American records in events ranging from the two mile to the 5000 meter race...
, American track and field athlete, Olympic medalist - George Young (Australian rules footballer)George Young (Australian rules footballer)George Alfred Young is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League and Subiaco in the West Australian National Football League during the 1970s....
, Australian rules player and cricketer in the 1970s - George Young (US football defensive end), American football player
- George Avery YoungGeorge Avery YoungGeorge Avery Young was an English-born sportsman who played international rugby union for Wales and cricket for Glamorgan.-Rugby career:...
(1866–1900), British cricketer and Wales international rugby player
In music:
- George Young (rock musician), Australian musician, songwriter, and record producer
- George Young (saxophonist, member of Manhattan Jazz QuintetManhattan Jazz QuintetThe Manhattan Jazz Quintet is a jazz ensemble consisting of David Matthews on piano, Lew Soloff on trumpet, Victor Lewis on drums, Andy Snitzer on saxophone, and Charnett Moffett on bass...
In literature:
- George Young (Methodist minister) (1821–1910), Canadian Methodist minister
- George Young (Presbyterian minister) (1777–1848), Scottish Presbyterian minister
- Sir George Young, 4th BaronetYoung BaronetsThere have been five Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Young, one in the Baronetage of England, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and three in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Four of the creations are still extant...
(1806-1842), 19th century English author, see (List of Cambridge Union Society Presidents)
See also
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, American cocaine smuggler