Langton (surname)
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Langton is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include:
- Anne LangtonAnne LangtonAnne Langton was an aristocratic English artist who specialized in landscapes and miniature portraiture. In 1837, she settled on the frontier in Upper Canada, where she continued her artwork and also became known for her writing.She was born to Thomas and Ellen Langton in the Yorkshire Dales, but...
- Arthur LangtonArthur LangtonArthur Chudleigh Beaumont Langton was a South African cricketer who played in 15 Tests from 1935 to 1939...
- Baden LangtonBaden LangtonBaden Langton was one of several early co-anchors of CTV National News, and worked with anchor Peter Jennings.-External links:*...
- Bobby LangtonBobby LangtonRobert "Bobby" Langton was an English footballer who played for the majority of his career for Lancashire clubs. He played mostly on the left wing.-Playing career:...
- Brooke LangtonBrooke LangtonBrooke Langton is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Samantha Reilly on the original Melrose Place.-Personal life:...
- Christopher LangtonChristopher LangtonChristopher Langton is an American computer scientist and one of the founders of the field of artificial life. He coined the term in the late 1980s when he organized the first "Workshop on the Synthesis and Simulation of Living Systems" at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1987.Langton made...
- Daniel LangtonDaniel LangtonDaniel Langton is Professor of the History of Jewish-Christian Relation in the department of Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester, England. His books include:...
- David LangtonDavid LangtonDavid Muir Langton was a British actor who is best remembered for playing Richard Bellamy in the period drama Upstairs, Downstairs.-Early years:...
- Huw Lloyd Langton
- Jane LangtonJane LangtonJane Gillson Langton is an American mystery writer and author of children's literature.-Biography:Langton was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She studied astronomy at Wellesley College and the University of Michigan, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1944. She received an M.A. in art history from...
- Jim LangtonJim LangtonJim Langton was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Éire Óg and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1939 until 1954. Langton's inclusion on the GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium mark him out as one of the greatest players of all-time.-Club:Langton played his...
- John LangtonJohn LangtonJohn Langton was a chancellor of England and Bishop of Chichester-Life:Langton was a clerk in the royal chancery, serving as the first Master of the Rolls from May 1286, and became chancellor in 1292...
- John Langton (Canadian politician)John Langton (Canadian politician)John Langton was a Canadian businessman, political figure and civil servant.He was born in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England in 1808 and studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. He emigrated to Upper Canada in 1833 and settled near Peterborough. He worked for a time in the timber trade...
- Marcia LangtonMarcia LangtonMarcia Lynne Langton is one of Australia's leading Aboriginal scholars. She holds the Foundation Chair in Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia...
- Ray LangtonRay LangtonRaymond Anthony "Ray" Langton was a major character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. He was played by Neville Buswell. An ex-borstal boy, Ray built up a reputation as a troublemaker. He first appeared in the Street in 1966 but was forced out by Len after he threatened Lucille...
, fictional character - Simon Langton (archbishop)Simon Langton (archbishop)Simon Langton was an English medieval clergyman who served as Archdeacon of Canterbury from 1227 until his death in 1248. He had previously been Archbishop-elect of York, but the election was quashed by Pope Innocent III.-Life:...
, archbishop of York, after whom both Simon Langton Grammar Schools are named - Simon Langton (television director), television and film director
- Stephen LangtonStephen LangtonStephen Langton was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1207 and his death in 1228 and was a central figure in the dispute between King John of England and Pope Innocent III, which ultimately led to the issuing of Magna Carta in 1215...
, archbishop of Canterbury - Thomas LangtonThomas LangtonThomas Langton was chaplain to King Edward IV, a Bishop of St David's, a Bishop of Salisbury, a Bishop of Winchester and Archbishop of Canterbury elect....
- Walter LangtonWalter LangtonWalter Langton was a bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and treasurer of England.He was probably a native of Langton West in Leicestershire....