Danvers
Encyclopedia
Places
In Canada- Danvers, Nova ScotiaDanvers, Nova ScotiaDanvers is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the District of Clare in Digby County .-References:*...
In the United States of America
- Danvers, IllinoisDanvers, IllinoisDanvers is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,154 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Danvers is located at ....
- Danvers, MassachusettsDanvers, MassachusettsDanvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
- Danvers State HospitalDanvers State HospitalDanvers State Hospital, also known as the State Lunatic Hospital at Danvers, The Danvers Lunatic Asylum, and The Danvers State Insane Asylum, was a psychiatric hospital located in Danvers, Massachusetts....
- Danvers, MinnesotaDanvers, MinnesotaDanvers is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 97 at the 2010 census. The community is named after Danvers, Massachusetts.-Geography:...
People
- Alicia D'AnversAlicia D'AnversAlicia D'Anvers [née Clarke] was an English poet.- Biography :Born in Oxford, her father was superior beadle of civil law and first architypographus, or director of printing, for Oxford University...
(1668-1725), British female poet - Bob Danvers-WalkerBob Danvers-WalkerCyril Frederick 'Bob' Danvers-Walker was an English radio and newsreel announcer best known for his broadcasts on Pathé News cinema newsreels during World War II....
(1906-1990), British radio personality - Charles Danvers (songwriter)Charles Danvers (songwriter)Charles Danvers was a songwriter. His best-known piece is "Till," for which he wrote the music....
(f. 1950s), French-born US songwriter - Dennis DanversDennis DanversDennis Danvers is an American author of science fiction novels. He currently lives in Richmond, Virginia. He is the president of the Byrd Park Civic League.-Novels:...
(b. 1947), US author - Gérard Thibault d'AnversGérard Thibault d'AnversGérard Thibault d'Anvers was a Dutch fencing master and author of the 1630 rapier manual Academie de l'Espée...
(1574-1629), Dutch fencing master - Henry Danvers, 1st Earl of DanbyHenry Danvers, 1st Earl of DanbyHenry Danvers, 1st Earl of Danby, KG was an English soldier. Outlawed after a killing, he regained favour and became a Knight of the Garter.-Life:...
(1573-1644), British soldier - Ivor DanversIvor DanversIvor Danvers is an English actor, best known for his role as Gerald Urquhart in the 1980s BBC drama Howards' Way....
(b. 1932), British actor - John DanversJohn DanversSir John Danvers was an English courtier and politician. He was one of the signatories of the death warrant of Charles I.-Life:Danvers was third and youngest son of Sir John Danvers of Dauntsey, Wiltshire, by Elizabeth Danvers...
(1588-1655), British politician and courtier - R.J. Danvers (b. 1988), US actor
- Tasha DanversTasha DanversTasha De'Anka Danvers is a British Olympic bronze medallist, who finished in third place in the 400m Hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
(b. 1977), British female athlete in track - William DanversWilliam DanversWilliam Danvers SL JP was a British judge.He was the son of John Danvers and his second wife Joan, and half-brother of Robert Danvers, another notable judge. He became a Justice of the Peace for Oxfordshire in 1456, and served again for Berkshire in 1463. He represented Taunton in Parliament in...
(1428-1504), British justice
Fictional characters
- Mrs Danvers, a character in the novel RebeccaRebecca (novel)Rebecca is a novel by Daphne du Maurier. When Rebecca was published in 1938, du Maurier became – to her great surprise – one of the most popular authors of the day. Rebecca is considered to be one of her best works...
by Daphne du Maurier - Caleb Danvers, a fictional character
- Carol Danvers, a Marvel comic book character, also known as Ms. MarvelMs. MarvelMs. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
, Binary, and Warbird - Ed DanversEd DanversEd Danvers is a fictional character played by Željko Ivanek in the television series Homicide: Life on the Street.-Character profile:A recurring character, Danvers is usually shown only in his professional capacity as an Assistant State's Attorney , although the series did delve into his personal...
, a fictional state prosecutor played by Željko Ivanek on the U.S. TV series Homicide: Life on the Street - Linda DanversLinda DanversLinda Danvers, formerly known as Supergirl, is a fictional character, a comic book superhero published by DC Comics. She debuted in Supergirl #1 , and was created by Peter David and Gary Frank...
, one version of Supergirl
Other
- Caleb D'Anvers, the pseudonym of Nicholas AmhurstNicholas AmhurstNicholas Amhurst was an English poet and political writer.Amhurst was born at Marden, Kent. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, and at St John's College, Oxford. In 1719 he was expelled from the university, ostensibly for his irregularities of conduct, but in reality because of his whig...
(1697–1742), English poet, political writer and editor of The Craftsman. - Dédée d'AnversDédée d'AnversDédée d'Anvers is a 1948 French film directed by Yves Allégret. The film stars Simone Signoret, Bernard Blier, Marcel Pagliero and Jane Marken....
, a 1948 French film