James Adams
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James Adams is the name of:
- James Adams (diplomat)James Adams (diplomat)Sir James Adams, KCMG is a British diplomat.Born in Wolverhampton, England, he was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School and Shrewsbury School. He served as the United Kingdom's ambassador to Tunisia and Egypt .-References:GeneralSpecific...
(born 1932), British diplomat - James Adams (cricketer)James Adams (cricketer)James 'Jimmy' Henry Kenneth Adams is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler....
(born 1980), English cricketer - James Adams (footballer born 1864) (1864–1943), Scottish footballer
- James Adams (footballer born 1896)James Adams (footballer born 1896)James Adams was a footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield.-References:...
(1896–1973), English footballer who played for Chesterfield - James Adams (footballer born 1908)James Adams (footballer born 1908)James Adams was a footballer who played in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion. He also played for Cannock Chase Colliery and Cannock Town.-References:...
(1908–1983), English footballer who played for West Bromwich Albion - James Adams (lawyer)James Adams (lawyer)James Adams was a nineteenth century Illinois lawyer and close friend of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Biography:...
(1783–1843), American lawyer and intimate friend of the Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement - James Adams (philologist)James Adams (philologist)James Adams was an English Jesuit, commenced his noviciate at Watten, 7 September 1756; afterwards taught the belles-lettres at the College of St. Omer...
(1737–1802), English philologist - James "Grizzly" Adams (1812–1860), American hunter, basis of a television program
- James F. AdamsJames F. AdamsJames Frank Adams was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.Adams was born in Cabell County, West Virginia...
(1844–1922), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient - James Hopkins AdamsJames Hopkins AdamsJames Hopkins Adams was an American politician from South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina Legislature and was the 66th governor of the state.-Biography:...
(1812–1861), American governor of South Carolina - James Luther AdamsJames Luther AdamsJames Luther Adams , an American professor at Harvard Divinity School, Andover Newton Theological School, and Meadville Lombard Theological School, and a Unitarian parish minister, was the most influential theologian among American Unitarian Universalists in the 20th century.Adams was born in...
(1901–1994), American theologian - James Truslow AdamsJames Truslow AdamsJames Truslow Adams was an American writer and historian. He was not related to the famous Adams family...
(1878–1949), American historian - James Adams (Bishop of Barking) (1915–1999), fifth Bishop of Barking, 1975–1983
- James Adams (Bishop of Western Kansas) (born 1948), Episcopal bishop in America
- James Adams (Massachusetts politician) (1810–1880), mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts
- James Barton AdamsJames Barton AdamsJames Barton Adams was one of the few cowboy poets published prior to the 1900s, with the book, Breezy Western Verse in 1889. He was included in several collections, including John A. Lomax's Songs of the Cattle Train and Cow Camp...
(1843–1918), cowboy poet - James William AdamsJames William AdamsJames William Adams VC was born in Cork and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces...
(1839–1903), Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross - James Rowe Adams, founder of the Center for Progressive ChristianityCenter for Progressive ChristianityThe Center for Progressive Christianity was founded in 1996 by, retired Episcopal priest, James Rowe Adams in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is possibly the most progressive established Christian group within American Christianity...
- James Adams (MP) (1752–1816), British Member of Parliament and Lord of the Admiralty
- Jim AdamsJim AdamsJim Adams born is an American heavy metal guitarist. His is best known for being lead guitarist for thrash metal band Defiance. Joining the band in 1986, Adams quickly became an integral member of the band, co-writing much of their material and playing on all three of their LP's, Product of...
(born 1967), American heavy metal guitarist - Jim Adams (baseball)Jim Adams (baseball)James J. "Jim" Adams was a professional baseball catcher who played in one game for the St. Louis Browns on April 21, 1890. He hit one single in four at-bats during the game. In addition to his brief appearance for the Browns, he played on various minor league teams from 1889–1892 and again in...
(born 1868), American baseball player - Jim Adams (lacrosse)Jim Adams (lacrosse)James F. "Ace" Adams IV is an American former lacrosse coach. He served as the head coach at the United States Military Academy, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Virginia. He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1975.-Early life and college:Adams attended St...
(born c. 1929), American college lacrosse coach - Jim Adams (soccer)Jim Adams (soccer)Jim Adams is an American soccer goalkeeper who most recently played for the Cincinnati Excite in the American Indoor Soccer League. He played two seasons in the USISL earlier in his career where he was also the 1995 Coach of the Year....
(born 1969), English soccer player - Jimmy Adams (footballer)Jimmy Adams (footballer)James Arthur Adams is a former English footballer.-Playing career:Adams signed for Port Vale in May 1956. His only appearance for the club came at Brentford on 26 April 1958, Vale losing 4–1. He was released in May 1960 and later played for Crewe Alexandra.-References:...
(born 1937), former English footballer - Jimmy Adams (golfer)Jimmy Adams (golfer)James Adams was a Scottish professional golfer who was chosen for five Ryder Cup sides and achieved high finishes in The Open Championship on several occasions ....
(1910–1986), Scottish professional golfer
Fictional persons
- James Adams (character)James Adams (character)James Robert Anthony Adams is the main character of the CHERUB series by British author Robert Muchamore. He is a prominent part of all the First Series Cherub books: The Recruit, Class A, Maximum Security, The Killing, Divine Madness, Man Vs...
, character in the CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore
See also
- Jamie AdamsJamie AdamsJamie Adams is a Scottish professional association football player who currently plays for St. Johnstone.-Kilmarnock:Adams was a product of Kilmarnock's youth system, signing for the club in the summer of 2004....
(born 1987), Scottish footballer - James Adam (disambiguation)
- James (name)James (name)The name James is derived from the same Hebrew name as Jacob, meaning "Supplanter" ....
, given first name - Adams (surname)Adams (surname)Adams is a common surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "son of Adam".-Politics and law:* Abigail Adams , U.S. First Lady* Brock Adams , U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Washington...
, given second name - Jimmy Adams (disambiguation)