Hough
Encyclopedia
Hough may refer to:
- HamstringingHamstringingHamstringing is a method of crippling a person or animal so that they cannot walk properly, by cutting the two large tendons at the back of the knees.- Method :...
or severing the Achilles tendon of an animal - the leg or shinTibiaThe tibia , shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates , and connects the knee with the ankle bones....
of an animal (in the Scots language), from which the dish potted hough is made
Places
- Hough, CheshireHough, CheshireHough is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The village is located 3 miles to the south of Crewe and 4 miles to the east of Nantwich. The parish also includes part of the settlement of Goodalls Corner. The total...
, a village in north-west England, UK - Hough, ClevelandHough, ClevelandHough is a neighborhood situated along the midtown corridor on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. During the American Civil Rights era in the mid-20th century, the neighborhood received national attention as a flashpoint of racial tensions, when the...
, a neighborhood in Ohio, United States- location of the Hough RiotsHough RiotsThe Hough Riots were race riots in the predominantly African American community of Hough in Cleveland, Ohio that took place over a six-night period from July 18 to July 23, 1966. During the riots, four African Americans were killed and 30 people were critically injured. In addition, there were 275...
- location of the Hough Riots
- Hough End, an area of Chorlton-cum-HardyChorlton-cum-HardyChorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of the city of Manchester, England. It is known locally as Chorlton. It is situated about four miles southwest of Manchester city centre. Pronunciation varies: and are both common....
, Manchester, UK- location of Hough End HallHough End HallHough End Hall is a historic house in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, North West England. It was built in 1596 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Nicholas Mosley , when he became Lord of the Manor of Manchester and of the dependent Manor of Withington...
- location of Hough End Hall
- Hough-on-the-HillHough-on-the-HillHough-on-the-Hill lies approximately seven miles due north of Grantham in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is on a commanding rise, hence the name. The name Hough is Old English haga, or 'enclosure'....
, a village in Lincolnshire, north-east England, UK - Thornton HoughThornton HoughThornton Hough is a village on the Wirral Peninsula, in Merseyside, England, of pre-Conquest origins and historically a part of Cheshire. The village grew during the ownership of Joseph Hirst into a small model village and was later acquired by William Lever...
- Hough GreenHough GreenHough Green is a residential area of the town of Widnes, within the borough of Halton, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Historically, it was part of Lancashire until 1974....
- Hough, Argyll and Bute, a location on the island of TireeTiree-History:Tiree is known for the 1st century BC Dùn Mòr broch, for the prehistoric carved Ringing Stone and for the birds of the Ceann a' Mhara headland....
, Scotland, UK
Persons
Hough is a surname, and may refer to:- Benson W. HoughBenson W. HoughBenson W. Hough was a United States federal judge.Born in Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio, Hough received a M.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1897 and a B.L. from Ohio State University in 1899...
(1875–1935), US federal judge - Charlie HoughCharlie HoughCharles Oliver Hough is a former Major League Baseball knuckleball pitcher. He is currently a senior adviser of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.-Playing career:...
- Derek HoughDerek HoughDerek Hough is an American dancer, choreographer, musician and actor. A world champion in Latin American Dance, Hough has appeared since September 2007 on the hit U.S...
- Donald HoughDonald HoughDonald Hough was an American humorist and author of several books and film scripts. He was born in St. Paul Minnesota June 29, 1895 and died around 1965. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Sherwood Hough. His wife's name was Berry; they had one son named Sherwood....
- Emerson HoughEmerson HoughEmerson Hough was an American author best known for writing western stories and historical novels.-Career:Hough was born in Newton, Iowa on June 28, 1857. He was in Newton High School's first graduating class of three in 1875. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in...
- Franklin B. HoughFranklin B. HoughFranklin B. Hough was a scientist, historian and the first chief of the United States Division of Forestry, the predecessor of the United States Forest Service. He was among the first to call attention to the depletion of forests in the U.S...
- Greg HoughGreg HoughGreg Hough is a Christian musician and, with Bob Hartman, one of the founding members of the Christian rock band Petra in 1972. During the 70s, he and Hartman were the band's main songwriters and lead singers....
- Henry Hughes HoughHenry Hughes HoughHenry Hughes Hough was a Rear Admiral of the United States Navy and one-time military Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. He was born in the French overseas colony of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, off the coast of Newfoundland.Hough graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1891...
- James Hough, British physicist
- Jerry F. HoughJerry F. HoughJerry F. Hough is the James B. Duke Professor of Political Science at Duke University. Hough has taught at Duke since 1973; he previously taught at the University of Toronto and at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he has served as a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution....
- John Hough (bishop)John Hough (bishop)John Hough was an English bishop. He is best known for the confrontation over his election as President at Magdalen College, Oxford that took place at the end of the reign of James II of England.-Life:...
(1651–1743), English bishop - John Hough (director), film director
- Paul HoughPaul HoughEnglish born Paul Hough created and directed the multi-award winning film The Backyard . The Backyard received an original rating of NC-17 from the MPAA. The Backyard was named Dvd Of The Month and received the coveted 4 stars in Maxim Magazine . The Backyard was released in theaters in Germany...
, film director - Julianne HoughJulianne HoughJulianne Alexandra Hough is an American professional ballroom dancer, country music singer and actress. She is most widely known for being a two-time champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. She earned a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy nomination in 2007 for choreography...
- Kenneth HoughKenneth HoughKenneth William Hough was a cricketer and association football player who represented both the Black Caps and the All Whites. Hough was born in Auburn, a suburb of Sydney, Australia...
- Michael HoughMichael HoughMichael Hough serves in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 3B, which covers portions of Frederick and Washington Counties. He was the former chairman and served on the Frederick County Republican Central Committee...
, American politician - Mike HoughMike HoughMichael Lloyd Hough is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1986–87 until 1998–99....
- Richard HoughRichard HoughRichard Alexander Hough was a British author and historian specializing in maritime history.-Personal life:Hough married the author Charlotte Woodyadd, who he had met when they were pupils at Frensham Heights School, and they had five children including the author Deborah Moggach.-Literary...
(1922–1999), British author and historian - Richard R. HoughRichard R. HoughRichard Ralston Hough was a Bell Labs engineer and AT&T executive.-Biography:...
(1917–1992), American engineer and executive - Stephen HoughStephen HoughStephen Andrew Gill Hough is a British-born classical pianist, composer and writer. He became an Australian citizen in 2005 and thus has dual nationality .-Biography:...
, concert pianist - Walter HoughWalter HoughWalter Hough, Ph.D. was an American ethnologist, born at Morgantown, W. Va. He was educated at Monongalia Academy, West Virginia Agricultural College, and West Virginia University...