Theron
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Theron, originally Greek pronounced ˈθɪərɒn and meaning "Hunter", or as a last name θəˈroʊn, may refer to:
- Theron of AcragasTheron of AcragasTheron , son of Aenesidamus, was a Greek tyrant of the town of Acragas in Sicily from 488 BC. He soon became an ally of Gelo, who at that time controlled Gela, and from 485 BC Syracuse. Gelo later became Theron's son-in-law....
(died 473 BC), 5th century BC tyrant of Acragas, Sicily - TheronsTheronsThe Therons are fictional aliens, usually golden-brown-skinned, who lived on the south hemisphere of the planet Venus in the Dan Dare stories. They were introduced in the first Dan Dare story in 1950–51....
, a race of fictional aliens in the Dan Dare stories - Theron MountainsTheron MountainsThe Theron Mountains are a group of mountains, extending in a NE-SW direction for and rising , on the eastern side of the Filchner Ice Shelf. They were first seen from the air in 1956 by the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and named for the Theron, the ship of the CTAE in 1955-56....
, a group of mountains - Potnia TheronPotnia TheronPotnia Theron is a term first used by Homer and often used to describe female divinities associated with animals...
, a term first used (once) by Homer (Iliad 21. 470) and often used to describe female divinities associated with animals
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- Theron AkinTheron Akinthumb|Theron Akin ca1912Theron Akin was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Johnstown, New York, Akin attended the common schools of Amsterdam, New York, and also was privately tutored at home....
(1855–1933), U.S. Representative from New York - Theron Ephron CatlinTheron Ephron CatlinTheron Ephron Catlin was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Catlin attended private schools....
(1878–1960), U.S. Representative from Missouri - Theron FeemsterTheron FeemsterTheron Feemster, is an American 3x Grammy Award Winner record producer, songwriter, musician, and singer. He rose to fame in 2006 with featured production on singer Ne-Yo's album In My Own Words, and has since worked with many high-profile artists, including Keyshia Cole, Michael Jackson, Busta...
, American record producer, songwriter, musician, and singer
- Theron HaleTheron HaleTheron Hale was an American old-time fiddle and banjo player. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry in the late 1920s and 1930s, and is often remembered as a more laid back and sedate alternative to the raucous dance and "hoedown" music that dominated the Opry in its early days...
(1883–1954), American old-time fiddle and banjo player - Theron MetcalfTheron MetcalfTheron Metcalf was a New England jurist and a judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Court.-Biography:...
(1784–1875), New England jurist and judge - Theron RandolphTheron RandolphTheron Randolph was a physician, allergist, and researcher from the United States. He studied food allergies, chemical allergies, and preventive care...
, MD (1906–1995), founder of the holistic field of environmental illness and medicine known as clinical ecology - Theron ReadTheron ReadTheron Read was an American film actor from the state of Utah. He was most remembered for his role as Mark Bojeekus in the 1987 comedy Three O'Clock High...
(died 2009), American film actor - Theron Moses RiceTheron Moses RiceTheron Moses Rice was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Mecca, Ohio, Rice attended the academy in Chester, Ohio.He taught in the district school during the winter months.He studied law....
(1829–1895), U.S. Representative from Missouri - Theron SappTheron SappTheron Coleman Sapp, nicknamed Thundering Theron and the Drought-Breaker, is a former American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League...
(born 1935), former American football running back - Theron SmithTheron SmithTheron Augustus Smith is an American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-Basketball career:Smith played collegiately for Ball State University...
(born 1980), American professional basketball player - Theron StrindenTheron StrindenTheron Strinden was an American politician and businessman from North Dakota.Born in Litchville, North Dakota, Strinden went to college and then served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he returned to Litchville to work in his family's hardware and farm implement business...
(1919–2011), American politician and businessman - Theron Diosdado (1999- ) American Child
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- Alan Theron, notable Engineering, Graphics & Design teacher
- Charlize TheronCharlize TheronCharlize Theron is a South African actress, film producer and former fashion model.She rose to fame in the late 1990s following her roles in 2 Days in the Valley, Mighty Joe Young, The Devil's Advocate and The Cider House Rules...
(born 1975), South African-born actress - Daniel TheronDaniel TheronDaniël Johannes Stephanus Theron, , often called Danie Theron, was born in Tulbagh, Cape Colony, and raised in Bethlehem, Orange Free State. He is best known as the driving force behind the formation of a military bicycle corps used by the Boer Army for scouting and relaying messages...
(1870–1900), Boer officer - Johan TheronJohan TheronJohan Theron was a former information officer in South Africa's apartheid government's Special Forces. Theron testified before South Africa's High Court during the trial of Wouter Basson for human rights crimes. Theron told the court that he had personally caused or supervised the murders of over...
, former information officer - Juan TheronJuan TheronJuan "Rusty" Theron is a South African cricketer. He currently plays for the Chevrolet Warriors , the Deccan Chargers in the IPL and the South Africa national team...
, South African cricketer - Leo TheronLeo TheronLeo Théron is a South African stained-glass window artist who specialises in the dalles de verre technique .-Education and career:...
, South African stained-glass window artist