Abercromby
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- Andrew AbercrombyAndrew AbercrombyAndrew F. J. Abercromby is a biomedical engineer working on the design and testing of spacesuit systems and rovers for future exploration of the solar system. He works for Wyle Integrated Science & Engineering at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas...
(born 1980), NASA biomedical engineer - James Abercromby, 1st Baron DunfermlineJames Abercromby, 1st Baron DunfermlineJames Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline PC , was a British barrister and Whig politician. He served as Speaker of the House of Commons between 1835 and 1839.-Background and education:...
(1775-1858), British politician and son of Ralph Abercromby - John Abercromby (monk) (died 1561), victim of the Scottish Reformation
- Lord John Abercromby (1841-1924) Scottish antiquary
- Ralph AbercrombyRalph AbercrombySir Ralph Abercromby was a Scottish soldier and politician. He rose to the rank of lieutenant-general in the British Army, was noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars, and served as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland.He twice served as MP for Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire, and was...
(1734-1801), British general and father of James Abercromby - Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron DunfermlineRalph Abercromby, 2nd Baron DunfermlineRalph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was a Scottish nobleman and diplomat, styled The Honourable from 1839 to 1858.-Life:...
(1803-1868), British diplomat and son of James Abercromby. - Ralph Abercromby (meteorologist)Ralph Abercromby (meteorologist)Ralph Abercromby was a Scottish meteorologist.He was born 11 February 1842, the youngest son of the third Lord Abercromby. His mother, Louisa Penuel Forbes, was a daughter of Lord Medwyn....
(1842–1897), author