Willett
Encyclopedia
Athletes
- Adam WillettAdam WillettAdam Willett is a US American boxer best known to represent his country at the 2005 world championships at 201 lbs. He currently works at Bellport High School...
- American boxerBoxingBoxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds... - Ed WillettEd WillettRobert Edgar Willett was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played with the Detroit Tigers of the American League and the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League...
, a former pitcherPitcherIn baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League... - Elquemedo WillettElquemedo WillettElquemedo Tonito Willett is a former West Indian cricketer who played in five Tests from 1973 to 1974.During New Zealand's tour of the West Indies in 1972, Willet was considered the best of the many left-arm finger-spinners the New Zealanders faced.Willett's nephew Stuart Williams has played many...
, a West Indian test cricketTest cricketTest cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
er - Tonito WillettTonito WillettTonito Akanni Willett, born 6 February 1983 in Nevis, is a West Indian cricketer who plays first-class and List A cricket for the Leeward Islands. He is the son of Elquemedo Willett, brother of Akito Willett and the cousin of Stuart Williams.-References:...
, a West Indian test cricketTest cricketTest cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
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Literature
- Jincy WillettJincy WillettJincy Willett is an author and writing teacher currently living in San Diego, California. She has written short pieces for various anthologies and periodicals including the Winter 2006 issue of Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern and Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules...
, American authorAuthorAn author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:... - John WillettJohn WillettJohn Willett was a British translator and a scholar who is remembered for translating the work of Bertolt Brecht into English.-Early life:Willett was educated at Winchester and Christ Church, Oxford...
, an English translator and scholar - Sabin WillettSabin WillettPeter Sabin Willett, known as Sabin Willett, is an American lawyer and novelist, a partner with the Boston law firm Bingham McCutchen, previously called Bingham Dana. He lives near Boston, Massachusetts...
, an American novelist and lawyer
Military
- Kenneth M. WillettKenneth Martin WillettLt. Kenneth Martin Willett was an American naval reserve officer who died in during World War II in the South Atlantic Ocean. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.-Early naval career:...
, American naval officer who died during World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... - Louis WillettLouis WillettPrivate First Class Louis Edward Willett was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions during the Vietnam War as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division.-Medal of Honor citation:His Medal of Honor citation...
, an American soldier and Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Marinus WillettMarinus WillettMarinus Willett was an American soldier and political leader from New York. He was characterized by historian Mark M. Boatner as "one of the truly outstanding American leaders of the Revolution."...
, an American political leader and soldier during the RevolutionAmerican RevolutionThe American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
Politicians
- Thomas WillettThomas WillettThomas Willett was a British-born American merchant, Plymouth Colony trader and sea-captain, Commissioner of New Netherland, magistrate of Plymouth Colony, Captain of the Plymouth Colony militia and was the first Mayor of New York City, prior to the consolidation of the five boroughs into the City...
, the first mayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of New YorkNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... - William Willett, Jr.William Willett, Jr.William Forte Willett, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New York.-Biography:William Willett was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 27, 1869...
, U.S. Representative from New York from 1907–1911
Other
- Alan WillettAlan WillettAlan Willett was executed at age 43 for the 1993 murders of his 13-year-old son, Eric, and his mentally retarded brother, Roger Willett in Johnson County, Arkansas...
, American murderer put to death in ArkansasArkansasArkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
in 1993 - Allan WillettAllan WillettAllan Robert Willett, CVO, CMG, KStJ is an English former soldier and businessman. He is also a former Lord Lieutenant of Kent.-Early life:...
, Lord LieutenantLord LieutenantThe title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
of Kent - Chad WillettChad WillettChad Willett , is a Canadian actor. Chad was born in British Columbia and currently resides in Vancouver, Canada.He has worked for over 20 years as a professional in the film, television and theatre industries. In 2010 Willettreceived a ‘Leo Award’ for his portrayal of the small town redneck...
, a Canadian television and film actorActorAn actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity... - Don WillettDon WillettDon R. Willett is a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas. He was appointed by Governor Rick Perry on August 24, 2005 to fill the vacancy created when former Justice Priscilla Owen joined the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit...
, a Supreme Court of Texas justice - Jason WillettJason WillettJason Willett is an American musician, known largely for his work with experimental rock groups including Half Japanese, Can Openers, Pleasant Livers, X-Ray Eyes, The Dramatics, The Jaunties, The Attitude Robots, Leprechaun Catering, and many more...
, American rock musicRock musicRock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
ian - Dr. Walter WillettWalter WillettWalter Willett, MD, DrPH., is an American physician and nutrition researcher. Currently, Willett is the Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, and Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health...
, an American physicianPhysicianA physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
and nutritionNutritionNutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet....
researcher - William WillettWilliam WillettWilliam Willett , was an English builder and a tireless promoter of British Summer Time.-Biography:Willett was born in Farnham, Surrey, in the United Kingdom, and educated at the Philological School. After some commercial experience, he entered his father's building business, Willett Building...
, an English promoter of daylight saving timeDaylight saving timeDaylight saving time —also summer time in several countries including in British English and European official terminology —is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less...
See also
- USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354)USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354)USS Kenneth M. Willett was a acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket....
, a U.S. Navy destroyer escortDestroyer escortA destroyer escort is the classification for a smaller, lightly armed warship designed to be used to escort convoys of merchant marine ships, primarily of the United States Merchant Marine in World War II. It is employed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, but also provides some protection...
used during World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... - WillettsWillettsWilletts is a surname. It may refer to:* Dave Willetts - British actor* David Willetts - British politician* Helen Willetts - BBC television weather presenter* Karl Willetts - member of the British band Bolt Thrower...
(surname) - Willett Distillery, maker of Willett Pot Still ReserveWillett Pot Still ReserveWillett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon is a bourbon whiskey produced in Bardstown, Kentucky by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd. . It is a Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey introduced in 2008 and bottled at 47% abv, with 8-10 year aging. It is sold in glass 750ml and 1-liter bottles...
KentuckyKentuckyThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
StraightStraight whiskeyStraight whiskey is whisky created by distilling a fermented cereal grain mash to create a spirit not exceeding 80% alcohol content by volume and then aging the spirit for at least two years at an abv concentration not exceeding 62.5% at the start of the aging process.Filtering and dilution...
Bourbon whiskeyBourbon whiskeyBourbon is a type of American whiskey – a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name of the spirit derives from its historical association with an area known as Old Bourbon, around what is now Bourbon County, Kentucky . It has been produced since the 18th century...
Andrew Willett, the man