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V.I.N.CENT
V.I.N.CENT is a robot from the 1979 Disney film The Black Hole. A crew member on board the exploration ship U.S.S. Palomino, V.I.N.CENT was the first to detect the U.S.S. Cygnus, previously thought to be lost, hovering on the event horizon of a black hole. He accompanied the crew to investigate..
Väinämöinen
Illustration from the Kalevala, by Akseli Gallen-Kallela 1896. Showing Väinämöinen with a sword, defending the Sampo from Louhi Väinämöinen was the son of the primal goddess Ilmatar in Finnish mythology. He possessed the wisdom of the ages from birth, for he was in his mother's womb for..
Väinö Huhtala
Men's Nordic skiing Gold 1960 Cross-country 4 x 10 km Silver 1964 Cross-country 4 x 10 km Vãinõ Huhtala was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the early 1960's. He won two medals in the 4 x 10km relay at the Winter Olympics with a gold in 1960 and a silver in 1964. H..
Väinö Liikkanen
Men's Nordic skiing Silver 1932 Cross-country 50 km Väinö Liikkanen was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1920's and 1930's. He won a silver medal in the 50km event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Liikkanen also won a bronze in 18km at the 1933 Nordic ski..
Väinö Linna
Väinö Linna (December 20, 1920 – April 21, 1992) was one of the most influential Finnish authors of the 20th century. He shot to immediate literary fame with his third novel, Tuntematon Sotilas (1954, trans. The Unknown Soldier) and consolidated his position with the trilogy Täällä Pohjantäh..
Väinö Myllyrinne
Väinö Myllyrinne, born in 1909 in Helsinki, and died in 1963 in Järvenpää, Finland, was first the tallest man in Europe and then from 1940 onwards the second tallest man in the world (half an inch behind Don Koehler). He reached a height of 248 cm, and grew to this size due to suffering from ac..
Väinö Raitio
Väinö Raitio (1891-1945) was part of the small group of composers who appeared in the Finnish art music scene in the 1920s with a new cosmopolitan music style, much different to the dominating conservative National Romanticism. Raitio's career as a composer reached its peak in the 1920s when eigh..
Väinö Tanner
Väinö Tanner (March 12, 1881 – April 19, 1966) was a pioneer and leader in the Co-op Movement in Finland, and Prime Minister of Finland 1926-1927. Tanner did not participate in the Finnish Civil War. When the war ended he became Finland's leading Social Democratic Party (SDP) politician, a..
Viļāni
Location of Viļāni within Latvia Viļāni is a town in Eastern Latvia. Geographical location [56°33′N 26°57′E]. Population 3961; territory: 488.9 ha (including: 11 ha waters and 89.9 ha agricultural land). Viļāni is situated in the eastern part of Rēzekne County. The rai..
Vin
Vin may refer to: Voltage input (an alternative form for Vin)Old European Scripta diminutive of the name "Vincent", as in:*Vin Diesel*Vin ScullyVin (character), the name of a character from the video games Jak II and Jak 3Vin, the French word for wine:*Vin jaune, an unusual wine made in the Jura re..
Vina
Vina is: A Sanskrit word meaning to long for, to wish for, to hope for (and, possibly, some sort of a sexual position)An Indian stringed instrument also spelled veenaA town in AlabamaA town in CaliforniaA character in the Star Trek episodes "The Cage" and "The Menagerie", played by actress Susan Oli..
Vina, Alabama
Vina is a town in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 400. Geography Vina is located at [34°22′30″N, 88°3′13″W] (34.374874, -88.053498)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total a..
Vinaceous Dove
The Vinaceous Dove (Streptopelia vinacea) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in a belt across Africa just south of the Sahara Desert. This species is abundant in scrub and savannah. It builds a stick nest in a tree, often an acacia, and lays two white eggs. Its flight is qui..
Vinaigrette
The word vinaigrette (from the diminutive of the French term vinaigre meaning vinegar) can refer to: An emulsion of vinegar (or sometimes lemon juice) and vegetable oil, often flavored with herbs, spices, and other ingredients. Vinaigrettes are used as sauces in many cuisines, and as salad dressin..
Vinalhaven, Maine
Vinalhaven is a town located in the Fox Islands in Knox County, Maine. The population was 1,235 at the 2000 census. The community has a thriving fishery and plays host to a well-known summer colony. Contents 1 Summer Colony2 Geography3 Demographics4 External links Summer Col..
Vinalia
The Vinalia were Roman festivals in honour of Jupiter and Venus. The first was held on August 19, and the second on May 1. The Vinalia of August 19 were called Vinalia Rustica, and were instituted on occasion of the war of the Latins against Mezentius; in the course of which war, that people vowed a..
Vinalon
North Korean workers in a Vinalon factory. North Korean postage stamp featuring the chemical structure of Vinalon and its inventor, Dr. Lee Seung-ki. Vinalon is a synthetic fibre, produced from polyvinyl alcohol using anthracite and limestone as raw materials. Vinalon was first develop..
Vinalopó Mitjà
Vinalopó Mitjà (Spanish: Vinalopó Medio) is a comarca in the province of Alicante, Land of Valencia, Spain. Municipalities AlgueñaAspeEldaHondón de las NievesHondón de los FrailesMonforte del CidMonòver/MonóvarNoveldaPetrerPinosoLa Romana ..
Vinare
Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation (Vinare), established in 1995, is Vietnams key reinsurance company. In 2006, Vinare became the first publicly quoted financial firm in the country. It was the 10th firm to trade on the Hanoi Securities Trading Center. External links [Vietnam re-insure..
Vinaròs
Vinaròs is a town and municipality in eastern Spain, in the province of Castellón, part of the autonomous community of Valencia (population 23,807 [2002]). The town, on the shore of the Mediterranean sea, is an important fishing port. History The first historical record of Vinaròs is th..
Vinary
Vinary is name of several locations in the Czech Republic: Vinary, a village in Pardubice Region (Chrudim District)Vinary, a village in Hradec Králové Region (Hradec Králové District) This article consisting of geographical locations is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page, a list of..
Vinary (Chrudim District)
See other places named Vinary. Vinary is very small village in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 100 inhabitants, many of them yak farmers. Vinary was one of the first matriarchal societies in Japan! External links [Village website] (in Czech) ..
VINASAT
VINASAT is the national satellite program of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The project aims to bring satellite communications technology to Vietnam and surrounding countries. Originally planned for launch in 2005, the project has been delayed to 2008, owing to difficulties in completing the ..
Vinaya
Part of a onBuddhism History of Buddhism Timeline of Buddhism Buddhist councils Foundations Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path The Five Precepts Nirvāna · Three Jewels Buddhism In Depth Three marks of existence Skandha · Karma · Dharma Samsara · Rebirth..
Vinayaditya
Vinayaditya ((680 – 696 C.E.) followed his father, Vikramaditya I on to the Chalukya throne. His reign was marked by general peace and prosperity. Northern expedition He is credited with victories over Kavera, Parasika and Simhala Kings. Vinayaditya sent an expedition to the north under the co..
Vinayagar Agaval
Vinayagar Agaval is a hymn in praise of the Lord Ganesha, by the great female Tamil poet Avaiyar. The song comprises of 72 lines and describes the various facts and facets of human life as being taught by Lord Ganesha. See also Avaiyar External links [Article in English about Vinayagar Agaval..
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Veer Savarkar on a stamp issued by Government of India. On the backgroud is the Cellular Jail, where he was once imprisoned. Vināyak Dāmodar Sāvarkar (May 28, 1883-1966), (Devanagari: विनायक दामोदर सावरकर), sometimes called Veer Savarkar or Vir Savarkar ..
Vinaya Pitaka
Part of a onBuddhism History of Buddhism Timeline of Buddhism Buddhist councils Foundations Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path The Five Precepts Nirvāna · Three Jewels Buddhism In Depth Three marks of existence Skandha · Karma · Dharma Samsara · Rebirth..
Vinaya Prasad
Vinaya Prasad (also credited as Vinayaprasad and Vinaya Prakash) is a popular film and television actresses in South India. Vinaya made her film debut with a small role in G V Iyer’s Madhwacharya in 1988. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in Ganeshana Maduve o..
Vinay Katiyar
Vinay Katiyar is a BJP politician from the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. He was the de facto founder of the Bajrang Dal and its first president. He held this post when the Babri mosque was demolished on December 6, 1992. Many Bajrang Dal members took part in its demolition. It is largely through ..
Vinay Shukla
Vinay Shukla is an Indian film writer and director. Selected filmography Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002)Godmother (1999)Sameera (1981) External links ..
Vina Morales
Vina Morales (born 17 October 1975, Bogo, Cebu, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She played the title role in the film The Sarah Balabagan Story. She is the older sister of teen actress Shaina Magdayao. Biography Even as a child growing up in Bogo, Cebu, Sharon Garcia Magdayao a.k.a.Vina Moral..
Vinbarbital
Vinbarbital is a drug which is a barbiturate derivative. Barbiturates [http://encycl.opentopia.com/ edit] N03AA - antiepileptics: N05CA - hypnotics and sedatives: no ATC code: ..
Vinberg
Vinberg is a parish and village in Falkenberg Municipality, Sweden. The village has a population of about 600. The parish is home to three villages, Vinberg, Vinbergs kyrkby and Tröingeberg, the latter being a suburb of Falkenberg. Contents 1 Geography2 History3 Sport4 Peopl..
Vinblastine
Vinblastine is a drug used to treat certain kinds of cancer, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer or testicular cancer. It is a chemical analogue of Vincristine (Vinca Alkaloids). It binds tubulin and there by inhibiting the assembly of microtubles. It is G1-S..
Vinbrite
Vinbrite Filter Kit The Vinbrite is a wine filter kit designed for home winemaking. The kits was originally manufactured by Southern Vinyards, who ceased trading in 1987. Harris Filters of Dudley now manufacture the kit, in its 3rd design (Mk3). Harris Filters have for some time been researching ..
Vinca
Vinca is Periwinkle (plant), botanical genus VincaVinča, a suburb of BelgradeVinča culture, an early European culture named after the Belgrade suburbVinça, a commune of the Pyrénées-Orientales département in France This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles as..
Vinča
Vinča (Serbian Cyrillic: Винча) is a suburban settlement of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in the Belgrade's municipality of Grocka, on the site of the Vinča culture (Belo brdo), one of the earliest cultures of Europe. Contents 1 Location2 Population3 Economy..
Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius
Vincas Mickevičius (October 19, 1882 – July 17, 1954), better known by his pen name Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius, was a Lithuanian writer, poet, novelist, playwright and philologist. He is also known as Vincas Krėvė, the shortened name he used in the United States. Biography Vincas Mickeviči..
Vincas Kudirka
Vincas Kudirka (Paežeriai, 31 December [O.S. 19 December] 1858 - Naumiestis, 16 November [O.S. 4 November] 1899) was a Lithuanian poet and doctor, and the author of the Lithuanian national anthem, Tautiška giesmė. He is now regarded in Lithuania as a national hero. He began ..
Vincas Mickevičius-Kapsukas
V. Mickevicius- Kapsukas Vincas Mickevičius-Kapsukas (Budvečiai, 7 April (Old Style 23 March) 1880 - Moscow, 17 December 1935) was a Lithuanian political activist, one of the founders and leaders of the Lithuanian Communist Party. The city of Marijampolė was renamed Kapsukas in his honor,..
Vinča culture
Map of European Neolithic at the apogee of Danubian expansion, c. 4 500-4 000 BC. The Vinča culture was an early culture of Europe (between the 6th and the 3rd millennium BC), stretching around the course of Danube in Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, and the Republic of Macedonia, although tr..
Vinca minor
Vinca minor (Small Periwinkle) is a species of periwinkle, native to central and southern Europe. It is a trailing vine, spreading along the ground and rooting along the stems to form patches of ground cover 2-5 m across and scrambling up to 40 cm high. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, 2-4.5 cm..
Vince's Bridge
Vince’s Bridge was built and owned by Allen Vince. This bridge over Sims Bayou was the only path of retreat open to the Mexican Army. There is a mistaken belief that General Sam Houston suggested the destruction of Vince's Bridge. This is incorrect as demonstrated by the sworn testimony of Young ..
Vince's Devils
Vince's Devils (Formerly known as Ladies in Pink) was a heel professional wrestling stable in World Wrestling Entertainment on its RAW brand. Contents 1 History1.1 20051.2 20062 Finishing and signature moves3 External links History 2005 Ladies in Pink made their debut..
Vincebus Eruptum
Vincebus Eruptum is a psychedelic album by proto-heavy metal band Blue Cheer, released in January of 1968 (see 1968 in music). Vincebus Eruptum peaked at #11 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart (North America), while the single, a cover of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues", peaked at #14 on the Pop ..
Vincenc Bochdalek
Vincenc Bochdalek (1801-February 3, 1883) Bohemian anatomist from Leitmeritz, Prague. His first name is also given as Vincenc and Vincenz. Associated eponyms: Bochdalek's cyst: a congenital cyst at the root of the tongue.Bochdalek's flower basket: part of the choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle ..
Vincenc Makovský
Vincenc Makovský (Vincent Makovsky) (1900-1966) was an avant-garde Czech sculptor and designer. External Links [Biography] ..
Vincenc Strouhal
Vincenc Strouhal (1850-1922) was a Czech physicist specializing in experimental physics. He was one of the founders of the Physics department at Charles University. Further reading [Experiments of Dr. Strouhal] ..
Vincennes
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Vincennes Country      France Région Île-de-France Départment Val-de-Marne Arrondissement Nogent-sur-Marne Canton INSEE Postal Code MayorCurrent Term Intercommunality none as of 2005 ..
Vincennes, Indiana
State of indiana showing Vincennes The city of Vincennes is the county seat of Knox County, Indiana. The population was 18,701 at the 2000 census. The oldest town in Indiana, it was originally established in 1732 as a French fur trading post and named after François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de V..
Vincennes (disambiguation)
Vincennes may refer to: Vincennes, a commune in the Val-de-Marne département of France, in the suburbs of ParisVincennes, Indiana, United StatesUSS Vincennes, US Navy shipsJean Baptiste Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes, a 17th Century Canadian soldier and explorer of North AmericaFrançois-Marie Bissot,..
Vincennes Bay
Vincennes Bay ([66°30′S 109°30′E]) is a large V-shaped bay, 105 km (65 mi) wide at its entrance between Cape Nutt and Cape Folger and marked by several large, steep glaciers near its head, lying along Knox and Budd Coasts. Photographed from the air by USN OpHjp, 1946-47. The bay was ..
Vincennes porcelain
The Vincennes porcelain manufactory was established in 1740 in the disused royal Château de Vincennes, in Vincennes, east of Paris. The entrepreneur in charge, Claude-Humbert Gérin, established workshops and employed craftsmen from the Chantilly manufactory, whose patron, the duc de Bourbon, had ..
Vincennes University
Vincennes University (VU) is a public university in Vincennes, Indiana in the United States. Founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy, VU is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Indiana. Since 1889, VU has been a two-year university, although some four-year degree programs have been r..
Vincent
Vincent is the name of several famous people: Angela Vincent, biologistAva Vincent, pornstarEdna St. Vincent Millay, poetSt. Vincent de Paul, priest, confessorVincent DePalo, ExplorerVincent A. Mahler, Prestigious political scientistStephen Vincent Benét, writerVincent Alsop, clericVincent Chin, v..
Vincent's Ear
Vincent's Ear was a small coffee house and bar in downtown Asheville, NC, that catered to some of the cities more noted local music groups. The dream of owners Rick Morris, Joan Morris and Kristen Chambers, Vincent's Ear opened its doors in summer of 1993. The cafe catered to a late night, downtow..
Vincent, Alabama
Vincent is a town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,853. Geography Vincent is located at [33°23′9″N, 86°24′36″W] (33.385719, -86.409919)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a t..
Vincent, California
Vincent is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 15,097 at the 2000 census. Geography Vincent is located at [34°5′55″N, 117°55′28″W] (34.098555, -117.924395)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the U..
Vincent, Count Benedetti
Vincent, Count Benedetti (April 29, 1817 - March 28, 1900), was a French diplomat. He is probably best known as one of the central figures in the instigation of the Franco-Prussian War. Benedetti was born at Bastia, in the island of Corsica. In 1840 he entered the service of the French foreign of..
Vincent, Iowa
Vincent is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 158 at the 2000 census. Geography Vincent is located at [42°35′32″N, 94°1′10″W] (42.592224, -94.019457)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city ha..
Vincent, Queensland
Vincent is one of Townsville's suburbs that are out of the CBD it is a mostly residential suburb, connected to pimlico, heatley, gulliver and aitkenvale ..
Vincente (comics)
Vincente is a mutant villain from the Generation X title belonging to Marvel Comics. He was created by writer Scott Lobdell and first appeared in the Main Marvel Universe in Generation X #12. Contents 1 History2 Age of Apocalypse3 Powers4 Notes5 External links History ..
Vincente M. Ybor
Early Life Business Life This man was the creator of a city, Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, which he made for his workers at his cigar factory. Later Life ..
Vincente Minnelli
Vincente Minnelli (February 28, 1903 – July 25, 1986) was the professional name of Lester Anthony Minnelli who was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, the youngest surviving child of Mina Le Beau (a French American) and Vincent Charles Minnelli (an Italian American), musical conductor ..
Vincente Sanchez
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since April 2006. Grandmaster Vincente Sanch..
Vincente T. Blaz
redirect[[Template:Portal]]Brigadier General Vincente T. Blaz (born 14 February 1928) is a retired United States Marine Corps Brigadier General. Blaz served in the Marine Corps from 1951 to until 1 July 1980. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reserve Affairs, Hea..
Vincentia, New South Wales
Vincentia is a town in New South Wales, Australia in Shoalhaven Shire, on the shores of Jervis Bay. It is roughly 25 km south-east of Nowra. External links [Vincentia Community Portal] ..
Vincentian
Vincentian can refer to: A citizen of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesA member of one of the Catholic orders or societies in the Vincentian Family, including*Society of Saint Vincent de Paul*Congregation of Priests of the Mission (Lazarists)*Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de PaulVincentian Aca..
Vincentiana
In 1986-1987, the Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote an opera, Vincent, based on several events in the life of painter Vincent Van Gogh, and later used some of the same themes in his 6th symphony, Vincentiana. ..
Vincentian Academy
Motto Mind, Heart, and Spirit Established 1932 Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic School type Private Co-Ed Head Of School Sr. Camille Panich Location Pittsburgh, PA, USA School Colors Royal Blue and Gold Mascot Royals (Lion) Homepage [www.vaduq.org]..
Vincentian Creole
English dialects British Isles British English | East Anglian English | English English | Estuary English | Hiberno-English (Ireland) | Highland English | Manx English | Mid Ulster English | Midlands English | Northern English | Received Pronunciation | Scottish English | Welsh English |..
Vincentian Family
Vincentian Family refers to organizations that are inspired by the life and work of St. Vincent de Paul, a 17th century priest who "just about transformed the face of France." He directly founded the Confraternities of Charity (today known as the A.I.C.]) the Congregation of the Mission and the Da..
Vincentian Studies Institute of the United States
The Vincentian Studies Institute of the United States, founded in 1979, is sponsored by the ten provinces of the LazaristsCongregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) and the Company of the Daughters of Charity in the United States. The Institute's mission is to promote a living interest in the his..
Vincentio Saviolo
Fencing master Vincentio Saviolo (d. 1598/9), though Italian born and raised, authored the first book on fencing in the English language. He arrived in London from Padua in 1590, with his brother Jeronimo. John Florio described Saviolo's fencing school being, in 1591, "in the little street where t..
Vincenti Dabitur
Vincenti Dabitur is the school anthem of St. Vincents High School, Pune. Vincenti Dabitur ! That noble clarion call Resounds in every heart, and beckons us all Come, let us rally round, and by its spirit stand Thus, shall we truly serve our School, our Home, our Land. Vincenti Dabitur ! Vincent..
Vincent (Collateral)
Vincent is a fictional assassin, played by Tom Cruise in the 2004 film Collateral directed by Michael Mann. Role in the Film In the film, Vincent is first seen as he arrives in LAX Airport, where he acquires a briefcase not carried with him on the plane. Vincent silently proceeds outside the ai..
Vincent (film)
Title panel of Vincent from The Nightmare Before Christmas special edition DVD Vincent is a 1982 short film written, designed and directed by Tim Burton and Rick Heinrichs of less than six minutes duration. It is a stop-motion tale set to a poem written by Burton. At approximately six minutes ..
Vincent (song)
"Vincent" is a song by Don McLean written as a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. It is also known by its opening line, "Starry Starry Night", a reference to Van Gogh's painting Starry Night. The song also mentions the title of a different painting by Van Gogh in each of its stanzas. Don McLean wrote the..
Vincent (TV series)
Vincent is an ITV drama series made and aired in 2005 starring Ray Winstone and Suranne Jones as two members of a team of private eyes hired by people to spy on their partners or indeed anyone else they need to keep tabs on. The four part series also stars Angel Coulby, Ian Puleston-Davies, Joe Abso..
Vincent A. Mahler
Dr. Vincent A. Mahler was born on 26 November 1949 in Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood, and is a professor of Political Science at Loyola University Chicago . He is also head of the International Studies program. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Loyola University and his PhD from Columbia Unive..
Vincent Alsop
Vincent Alsop (c. 1630 - May 8, 1703), was an English Nonconformist clergyman. Alsop came from Northamptonshire and was educated at St John's College, Cambridge. He received deacon's orders from a bishop, and settled as assistant-master in the free school of Oakham, Rutland. The Rev. Benjamin King ..
Vincent Askew
Vincent Askew (born February 28, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft. A 6'5" guard-forward from Memphis State University, Askew played in 9 NBA seasons for 8..
Vincent Aspey
Vincent Aspey was a violinist, born in England, but raised in New Zealand, who rose to the rank of the first violinist of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In his later life, he taught violin to students, even those less willing, of the Raumati and Paraparaumu Colleges of New Zealand. Notable amo..
Vincent Astor
Vincent Astor by Benjamin N. Duke William Vincent Astor (November 15, 1891, New York, New York, United States - February 3, 1959) was a businessman and philanthropist and a member of the prominent Astor family. Contents 1 Early life1.1 Childhood and inheritance2 Philanthropy3..
Vincent Auriol
For other meanings, see also the disambiguation page Auriol Jules-Vincent Auriol (August 27, 1884 - January 1, 1966) was a French politician who served as the first President of the Fourth Republic from 1947 to 1954. Contents 1 Early life and politics2 Postwar life and presidency3&nbs..
Vincent Bach Corporation
The Vincent Bach Corporation was an American manufacturer of brass musical instruments. The company was founded by Vincent Bach in 1918 making mouthpieces. Over the years, the company produced several ranges of trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns and trombones, using the brand names Apollo, Minerva, Mer..
Vincent Baker
Vincent Baker is the designer of the roleplaying games Dogs in the Vineyard, kill puppies for satan, Otherkind, and others. His publishing imprint is Lumpley Games. Lumpley Principle He is attributed as formulating the Lumpley Principle which states "System (including but not limited to 'the rules..
Vincent Ball
Vincent Ball is an Australian actor, who worked successfully in both Australia and the United Kingdom. His film credits include: A Town Like Alice, Robbery Under Arms, Carry On Cruising, Carry On Follow That Camel, Where Eagles Dare, Oh! What a Lovely War, Breaker Morant, The Highest Honour, Phar L..
Vincent Basciano
Vincent J. Basciano (born November 14, 1959), known by the moniker "Vinny Gorgeous", is reputed to be the current boss of the Bonanno crime family. He is also on the New Jersey List of Excluded Persons (also on that list is former Philadelphia Cosa Nostra boss Nicky Scarfo). Basciano was acquitte..
Vincent Bertollini
Vincent Bertollini (b. 1939) is an American anti-semite and white supremacist who gained notoriety for providing financial support to Richard Butler, the founder of the now-defunct Aryan Nations hate group. Bertollini, along with a close friend and former business partner, Carl Story (b. 1936), wer..
Vincent Bethell
Vincent Bethell is an activist living in London who founded The Freedom to be Yourself (TFTBY) or (FTBY) and the Yahoo! group stopsegregation. He has been imprisoned and released multiple times for public nudity. On several occasions he has remained fully nude while incarcerated, often resulting in ..
Vincent Black Shadow
The Vincent Black Shadow was a hand-built motorcycle produced by Vincent Motorcycles, introduced in 1948. The series "C" (introduced in the early 1950s) had a 998 cc 50 degree OHV V-twin engine. It ran 7.3:1 compression ratio. Contents 0.1 The beginning0.2 Collecting0.3 The bat..
Vincent Bladen
Vincent Wheeler Bladen, O.C. (14 August 1900 – 6 November 1981) was a Canadian economist and academic. A Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Toronto, in 1960, he was appointed Chairman of the Royal Commission on the Automotive Industry which helped to created the Canadian-America..
Vincent Boiardt
Vincent Boiardt resides in Stockholm, and is one of Swedens first supermodels. He made his film debut in 1996. ..
Vincent Bolloré
Vincent Bolloré (b. April 1, 1952 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France) is a French industrial and businessman. He leads the family investment group Bolloré. In 2005 he launched Direct 8 TV channel. He also took some participation in Bouygues group, as well as 20% of Havas, becoming its main share-hold..
Vincent Bourne
Vincent Bourne (1695 - December 2, 1747), English classical scholar, familiarly known as Vinny Bourne, was born at Westminster. In 1710 he became a scholar at Westminster School, and in 1714 entered Trinity College, Cambridge. He graduated in 1717, and obtained a fellowship three years later. Of hi..
Vincent Brady
Vincent Brady (born March, 1936) was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served under Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey as Government Chief Whip (1987–1991) and Minister for Defence (1991–1992). Vincent Brady was born in Dublin in 1936. He was educated at O’Connell Christian Brothe..
Vincent Brome
Vincent Brome (pronounced 'broom') (14 July 1910 – 21 October 2004) was an all-round English writer, who gradually established himself as a man of letters. He is best known for a series of biographies of politicians, writers and followers of Sigmund Freud. He also wrote numerous novels, and was a ..
Vincent Brooks
Vincent Keith Brooks (born October 24, 1958) is an American brigadier general, who was the United States Army's Deputy Director of Operations during the War in Iraq. This position again made him visible in the media. Presently he serves as the Chief of Army Public Affairs in the Pentagon. Vince..
Vincent Browne
Vincent Browne is one of Ireland's best-known and most controversial print and broadcast journalists. He is editor of a weekly current affairs magazine Village, columnist with The Irish Times and the Sunday Business Post and a part time barrister. His nightly radio talk-show on RTÉ - Tonight with V..
Vincent Browne (sculptor)
Vincent Browne, (born 1947 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish sculptor who created a well-loved Dublin landmark: Mr. Screen, the squat bronze usher who stands outside the College Screen cinema. His public commissions also include Anti-War Memorial (Limerick, 1987) and the bronze Palm Tree seat in Templ..
Vincent Buckley
Vincent Buckley (1927–1988), an Australian poet, teacher, editor and critic, was born in Romsey, Victoria, and was educated at both the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge. He edited the magazine Prospect from 1958 to 1964, and, during this period, was also the poetry edit..
Vincent Bugliosi
Vincent Bugliosi (born August 18, 1934 in Hibbing, Minnesota) is an American attorney and author, best known for prosecuting Charles Manson and other defendants accused of the Tate-LaBianca murders. Contents 1 Education2 Manson prosecution3 Criticism of major trials and verdicts4&..
Vincent Burns
Vincent "Sweet Pea" Burns (born June 21, 1981 in Valdosta, Georgia) is an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. Burns played college football at Northern Arizona University and the University of Kentucky, and was drafted by the Indiapolis Colts in the 3rd round of..
Vincent C. Gray
Vincent C. Gray is a politician from Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. He is currently a Democratic member of the Council of the District of Columbia, where he serves as an elected Councilmember for Ward 7. With his long-standing involvement with and commitment to children, Vincent ..
Vincent C. Schoemehl
Vincent C. Schoemehl, Jr. (born October 30 1946 in St. Louis) was the 46th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving three terms from 1981 to 1993. At the time of his first election, he was one of the City´s youngest mayors. Schoemehl is remembered for his leadership in the areas of historic preservati..
Vincent Cable
Vincent Cable Dr (John) Vincent Cable (born 9 May 1943, York) is a British Liberal Democrat politician and economist. He is Member of Parliament for Twickenham and has been the Liberal Democrats' Treasury spokesman since 2003, having previously served as Chief Economist for the oil company She..
Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby (July 27, 1924 – September 15, 2000) was an American film critic. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Canby became the chief film critic for the New York Times in 1969. He died from cancer in Manhattan, New York. ..
Vincent Candela
Vincent Candela (born October 24, 1973 in Bédarieux) is a French footballer. With the French national team, Candela won the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Candela is a left back skilled with both feet, who is effective at joining the attack. On the club level, Candela played for Toulouse (1992-95), Guinga..
Vincent Cannistraro
Vincent Cannistraro Vincent Cannistraro was Director of Intelligence Programs for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) from 1984 to 1987; Special assistant for Intelligence in the office of the Secretary of Defense until 1988; and Chief of Operations and Analysis at the Central Intelligence..
Vincent Capostagno
redirect [[Template:Not verified]] Current don of the Adrian line of the prestigious Capostagno family, Dr. Vincent Joseph Capostagno is a current Professor of Medicine at UC Davis. A scientist and philosopher, Dr. Capostagno is one of the last of philanthropic physicians in existence. He is the h..
Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel (born November 23 1966) is a French actor. Born in Paris as Vincent Crochon, he is the son of French actor Jean-Pierre Cassel. Vincent Cassel is a famous French actor known for tough guy roles. His breakthrough role was in Mathieu Kassovitz's critically acclaimed film La Haine where..
Vincent Castellanos
Vincent Castellanos (Born February 7, 1962) is an American Actor. Filmography Sister's Keeper (2006) (pre-production) - VincentFascination (2004) - District AttorneyEulogy (2004) - Adult Film ActorThe Master of Disguise (2002) - Art DealerThe Street King (2002) - PalaciosMulholland Dr. (2001) - EdA..
Vincent Chin
For the American mobster Vincent the Chin see: Vincent Gigante Vincent Chin (Chinese: ) (1955 - June 23, 1982) was a Chinese American industrial draftsman murdered in 1982 in suburban Detroit, Michigan by two white autoworkers - Chrysler plant superintendent Ronald Ebens and his recently laid off s..
Vincent Chui
Vincent Tsui 崔允信 is one of the few independent film directors in Hong Kong. He starts his filming career in As Time Goes By (1997), a documentary film he co-directed with Ann Hui. Leaving in Sorrow (2001), starring Shawn Yue, which adopted the style of Dogma 95, also gained critical acclaim...
Vincent Cianci
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Vincent "Buddy" A. Cianci, Jr. (born April 30, 1941 in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island..
Vincent Clark
Vincent Jerrelle Clark (born December 8, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio), normally Jerrelle Clark, is an American professional wrestler. Contents 1 Career1.1 Finishing and signature moves2 Personal life3 Championships and accomplishments4 References5 External links Care..
Vincent Clemmons
Vincent "Butters" Clemmons > First appearance Normal Is the Watchword Last appearance Look Who's Stalking Statistics Name Vincent "Butters" Clemmons Status Alive Family Van Clemmons (father) Dating Nobody, forced Mac into being his prom-date once Affiliation Moderator of the Ahoy..
Vincent Clerc
Vincent Clerc is a French rugby player born on May 7 1981 in Echirolles (Isère). He has been playing wing at Stade Toulousain since 2002 (formerly playing at FC Grenoble, whom he helped to reach the Top 16) before leaving for Toulouse. He has been capped 15 times and scored 7 tries (35 points) for ..
Vincent Clervi
Son of Paul Clervi, Chair of the Division of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts and Professor of Art at William Woods University. Vincent founded Genuine Imitation in the summer of 2001 as a small graphic design business and as a member of the Are You Listening community. In January 2003,..
Vincent Coleman
Vincent Coleman (February 16, 1901 - October 26, 1971) was an American stage and film actor of the silent film era of the late 1910s and early 1920s. Born in Louisiana, Vincent Coleman began his acting career while still a young boy; touring the United States with the Cecil Spooner stock theater..
Vincent Connare
Vincent Connare was a Microsoft in-house font designer. Amongst his creations are the controversial Comic Sans font, and the Trebuchet MS font, both of which ship as standard on current releases of Microsoft Windows. Besides text typefaces he finalized and hinted the font Marlett which has been use..
Vincent Cornell
Vincent Cornell is an American scholar of Islam. Since July 1, 2000 he has been Professor of History and Director of the King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies at the University of Arkansas. Sufism and Islamic philosophy are among his specialities. As a Muslim and self-described "cr..
Vincent Crabbe
Vincent Crabbe, a fictional character in the Harry Potter books, is a student at Hogwarts and a member of Slytherin House. Crabbe, along with Gregory Goyle, are rarely seen without their ringleader Draco Malfoy. Crabbe is large, has gorilla-like arms, and wears a pudding bowl-style haircut. He is ..
Vincent Cronin
Vincent Cronin (born May 24, 1924 in Tredegar, Wales) is a British historical, cultural, and biographical writer whose works have been widely translated into European languages. He and his wife, Chantal, are long-time residents of both London and the Bretagne region of France, and they have five chi..
Vincent D'Agosta
Detective Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta is a fictional character appearing in the novels of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. He is a stereotypical Italian New Yorker and a main character in several different storylines. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. ..
Vincent d'Indy
Paul Marie Théodore Vincent d'Indy (March 27, 1851 – December 2, 1931) was a French composer and teacher. Contents 1 Life2 Works3 Further reading4 External links Life D'Indy was born in Paris into a military family of royalist and Catholic persuasion. He had piano ..
Vincent D'Onofrio
Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio (born 30 June 1959) is an American actor and producer. He currently plays Detective Robert O. Goren in [[Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]. Contents 1 Early Life2 Career3 Personal life4 Trivia5 Film and television credits5.1 Films5.2 Telev..
Vincent Damphousse
Vincent Damphousse (born December 17, 1967 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former professional hockey player in the National Hockey League. He played as a centre. Contents 1 Playing career2 Awards3 Career statistics4 International play5 See also Playing career Picke..
Vincent Defrasne
Vincent Defrasne (born 9 March 1977) is a French biathlete. He won a gold medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He also was part of the winning Biathlon World Championship relay team in 2001, and the 2004 team which won bronze. He also..
Vincent Delerm
Vincent Delerm (born August 31 1976) is a French singer-songwriter, pianist and composer. He is the son of the writer Philippe Delerm. He was born in Évreux. His first album was released in 2002, the second, Kensington Square, in 2004. Both were released by the Tôt ou tard record label Contents..
Vincent DeRosa
Arguably the most recorded brass player of all time, Vincent DeRosa has been an active Los Angeles, USA studio musician since the mid 1940s. He was the first horn player for such greats as Henry Mancini, Alfred Newman, and John Williams. Until he retired in 2005, DeRosa was also on faculty at the ..
Vincent Descombes
Vincent Descombes (born 1948) is a contemporary French philosopher. His major work has been in the philosophy of language and philosophy of mind. He is particularly noted for a lengthy critique in two volumes of the project he calls cognitivism, and which is, roughly, the view current in philosoph..
Vincent DeSimone
Vincent J. DeSimone, Jr. (1918 – 1979) was the Chief of Detectives of Passaic County, New Jersey, USA. In 1966, he became known as the lead detective in the homicide case at Lafayette Grill, Paterson, New Jersey. His handling of eyewitnesses was criticized by supporters of the accused 1 an..
Vincent Dethier
Dr. Vincent G. Dethier was a prominent insect physiologist and research entomologist from the United States. Dr. Dethier, an expert in his field, studied a wide variety of insects, wrote over 170 scientific papers and 15 scientific books, and has an award named in his honour, the Vincent G. Dethier..
Vincent de Coorebyter
Vincent de Coorebyter is a Belgian political scientist. He is directeur général, i.e. chief executive officer, of the Belgium-based Centre de recherche et d’information socio-politiques (CRISP or "Centre for Socio-Political Research") since 1999. See also Xavier Mabille ..
Vincent de Moor
Vincent de Moor is a Dutch trance artist, who has been the one of the leading European trance producers since the late 1990s. De Moor was born in Delft in 1973 and first recorded in 1993 as Fix To Fax. Tracks released under this alias include "Enjoy Yourself", "Do U Feel It", "Pick It Up" and "Take..
Vincent de Moro-Giafferi
Vincent de Moro-Giafferi (born 1878, died 1956), French criminal attorney of Corsican descent. Moro-Giafferi was the youngest person ever appointed to the Paris bar at the age of 24. Also active in politics, he was made a Deputy to the French National Assembly from Corsica at the age of 31 in 1919...
Vincent de Paul
For other uses, see Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, DePaul University, and DePaul Catholic High School. Saint Vincent de Paul Born 1581 Died 1660 Canonized 1737 Feast September 27 Patronage charities; horses; hospitals; leprosy; lost articles; Madagascar; prisoners; Richmond, Virginia; spi..
Vincent de Paul Nyonda
Vincent de Paul Nyonda (1918 - 1995) was a Gabonese playwright and Minister. Nyonda served under the administration of the first Gabonese President Leon Mba, and was one of the most prominent political figure in that administration. He served as Minister of Public Works from 1957 until 1962 and as ..
Vincent Dowling
Vincent Gerard Dowling is an Irish-American actor. He was born in the Irish Free State on 7 September, 1929. He was formerly married to the late Irish actress, Brenda Doyle (who died in a car crash in 1981). He is the father of actress Bairbre Dowling, and the former father-in-law of Irish actor..
Vincent Drucci
Vincent "The Schemer" Drucci Vincent "The Schemer" Drucci (1898–April 4, 1927), was a prominent organized crime figure from Chicago's Prohibition era, a lieutenant under Dion O'Banion's North Side Gang. Born Victor D'Ambrosio, Drucci was a leading member of the North Side Gang of Chica..
Vincent Durand
Vincent Durand, born May 17, 1984 in Niort, France is a French midfielder currently playing for French Ligue 2 side Niort. ..
Vincent Durick
Vincent Durick was an Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. ..
Vincent Dutrait
Vincent Dutrait is a french illustrator. He has been studying in École Émile Cohl from 1994 to 1997, where he later on taught between 1999 and 2003. Born in 1976 in Provence, he is now living with his wife in North of Seoul, South Korea. Best known for his prolific work in the Role playing indust..
Vincent du Vigneaud
Vincent du Vigneaud (May 18, 1901 – December 11, 1978) was an American biochemist. He won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1955. He joined Alpha Chi Sigma while at the University of Illinois in 1930. External link http://nobelprize.org/chemistry/laureates/1955/vigneaud-bio.html Nobel Prize in..
Vincent E. Egan
Vincent E. Egan is the entrepreneur who created VEE Corporation, which presents productions like Sesame Street Live. Egan started his career as a District Sales Manager at General Motors. He moved to Ice Follies as a marketing executive, eventually moving on to Holiday on Ice. Following eight years..
Vincent Ebrahim
Vincent Ebrahim Vincent Ebrahim is a British actor of Indian ethnicity. Born in South Africa, he studied drama at the University of Cape Town. After immigrating to Britain in 1976, he spent a decade with a traveling theatre company, performing in plays such as Borderline by Hanif Kureishi. S..
Vincent Enyeama
Vincent Enyeama (born August 29, 1982) is a football goalkeeper from Nigeria. He was selected for the 2002 World Cup as a cover for Ike Shorunmu, he only played one match in that tournament but has since taken over the spot after Shorunmu's international retirement. Since then he has been the first-..
Vincent Erazo
Vincent Erazo was a previous director of the Viacom Company. Although resigned after the CBS/VIACOM split. ..
Vincent Eri
Sir (Vincent) Serei Eri, GCMG (born 1936 in Moveave, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea-died May 25, 1993 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) was the first Papua New Guinean national to write a novel, The Crocodile in English. It was published in 1970. He was trained as a school teacher and later becam..
Vincent F. A. Golphin
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since June 2006. Vincent F. A. Golphin is an ..
Vincent F. Hendricks
Vincent F. Hendricks is a philosopher and logician. He holds two doctoral degrees (dr. phil and PhD) in philosophy and is Professor of Epistemology, Logic and Methodology and member of IIP, the Institut Internationale de Philosophie. His work concentrates primarily on bringing mainstream and forma..
Vincent Fago
Vincenzo Francisco Gennaro Di Fago (born November 28, 1914, Yonkers, New York, United States; died June 13, 2002) was an American comic-book artist and writer who served as interim editor of Timely Comics, the Golden Age predecessor of Marvel Comics, while editor Stan Lee did his World War II servic..
Vincent Ferrari
AOL Controversy On June 13 2006, Vincent Ferrari [posted] an audio file of himself speaking with an AOL representative and trying to cancel his AOL account. The AOL representative had resisted Ferrari's request by attempting to keep the discussion focused on Ferrari's reasons for wanti..
Vincent Ferrer
Saint Vincent Ferrer Saint Vincent Ferrer Born 1350 Died April 5, 1419 Canonized 1458 Feast April 5 Attributes pulpit, cardinal's hat, trumpet, captives Patronage construction workers, plumbers A short hymn or prayer If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor, you should appr..
Vincent Flaherty
Vince Flaherty is an American film producer, actor, songwriter, musician and recording artist. He started in show business as a child actor in "The Texan" starring Rory Calhoun, and in the recurring role of a schoolboy on "The Donna Reed Show". His roles have ranged from television episodes, to ac..
Vincent Floissac
Sir Vincent Floissac (b.1928) is a Saint Lucian jurist and politician. He served as Governor General of Saint Lucia between April 30, 1987 and October 10, 1988 in addition to serving as the first president of the Saint Lucian Senate. He has also served as Chief Justice and President of the Court o..
Vincent Fourcade
Vincent Gabriel Fourcade (February 27, 1934 – December 23, 1992) was a French American interior designer and the business and life partner of Robert Denning. "Outrageous luxury is what our clients want," he once said."Robert Denning Dies at 78; Champion of Lavish Décor", by Mitchell Owens,..
Vincent Foy
Monsignor Vincent Foy is a Roman Catholic cleric and theologian. He is particularly prominent as a critic of articficial contraception and the perceived acceptance of the practice by the Catholic hierarchy, particularly in Canada (see Winnipeg Statement). He is the former head of Toronto's archdio..
Vincent Fuller
Vincent Fuller (born August 3, 1982 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American football player who currently plays safety for the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. During his career with Virginia Tech, Fuller totaled 142 tackles, a half-sack, 19 pass deflections, eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries..
Vincent Fumo
Vincent Fumo (born May 8, 1943) is a State Senator from Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Senator Fumo has represented the first state senatorial district since 1978. As the Democratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Fumo plays a key role ..
Vincent Gaddis
Vincent Gaddis (????-????) is an American author who in an February 1964 Argosy cover piece entitled "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle", coined the phrase "Bermuda Triangle" He resides near Garberville, California. His books include Electrical Ghosts Mysterious Fires and Lights Native American Myths a..
Vincent Gallo
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. --> Vincent Gallo (born in Buffalo, New York on April 11, 1962) is an American movie actor and director starrin..
Vincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia (January 7, 1922 – December 9, 1992) was an American stage, film, and television actor. Gardenia was born Vincenzo Scognamiglio in Naples, Italy to Elisa and Gennaro Gardenia Scognamiglio. After emigrating to the United States as a child, he lived most of his life in Brooklyn, N..
Vincent Gerard Nichols
Archbishop Vincent Nichols Styles of Vincent Gerard Nichols Reference style The Most Reverend Spoken style Your Grace Religious style Your Grace Posthumous style not applicable Vincent Gerard Nichols (born 1945) STL MA MEd, is the current Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archbisho..
Vincent Gigante
frame Vincent "the Chin" "Gigs" Gigante (March 29,1928– December 19, 2005) was a notorious Italian-American Mafioso who headed the Genovese crime family for years, at times while in prison. Sometimes referred to as "the Oddfather," since the mid-1960s, Gigante had been regularly seen wand..
Vincent Gotti
Vincent Gotti (b.1952) is a convicted drug dealer and is the brother of John Gotti. Career Vincent Gotti was born in 1952 to John and Fannie Gotti. He has four brothers who also turned to crime, John Jr., Peter, Gene and Richard. Vincent is not a "made member" of the Gambino crime family like his ..
Vincent Grier
Vincent Grier is a basketball player for the University of Minnesota. He has scored 1,118 points, but didn't play during his junior season, with an injury. Grier was taken by the Miami Heat as a free agent following the 2006 NBA Draft. He played for the Gophers after transfering from the Universi..
Vincent Hallinan
Vincent Hallinan was a lawyer from San Francisco, California. He ran for President of the United States in the 1952 election, as the candidate for Henry Wallace’s Progressive Party and was the third highest polling candidate in the election[link]. He and his wife Vivian were indicted by ..
Vincent Hanley
Vincent Hanley (aka Fab Vinnie) (died 1987) was a famous gay Irish RTÉ radio DJ and television presenter who died of an AIDS-related illness. Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, he was reputedly the world's first VJ, having worked as producer and presenter of the Irish programme, MTUSA. MTUSA was Eu..
Vincent Hanna
This is also the name of a character in the 1995 film, Heat. Vincent Leo Martin Hanna (9 August 1939 – 22 July 1997) was a Northern Irish television journalist famed for his coverage of United Kingdom byelections. Background Hanna was from a Northern Ireland Catholic background and was born ..
Vincent Harris
Emanuel Vincent Harris (June 26, 1876 - August 1, 1971) was an English architect who was most notably responsible for the design of several important public buildings. Important works Manchester Central LibraryManchester Town Hall extensionGlamorgan County Hall, CardiffSheffield City HallLeeds Civi..
Vincent Herring
Vincent Herring (born 1964) is an American jazz saxophonist. Biography from www.vincentherring.com: It can be argued with some validity that one’s overall movement through life is reflected in his or her creative endeavor, and Vincent Herring’s strength and versatility on the saxophone can be ..
Vincent Hogg
Vincent HoggZimbabwe (Zim) Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling type Right-arm medium-fast Tests ODIs Matches - 2 '''Runs scored - 7 Batting average - - 100s/50s -/- -/- Top score - 7* ..
Vincent Hubbard
--> Vincent K. Hubbard is the writer of books on St. Kitts and Nevis. He moved to Nevis in 1985 and eventually became president of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) for six years. His books were Swords, Ships, and Sugar and A History of St. Kitts. External links [link]..
Vincent Hugo Bendix
Vincent Hugo Bendix (August 12, 1882 – March 27, 1945) was an American inventor and industrialist. He founded the Bendix Company of Chicago in 1907 to manufacture automobiles, called Bendix Buggies. After producing 7000 vehicles the company failed two years later, but in 1910, Bendix invented..
Vincent I, Duke of Mantua
Vincenzo I of Gonzaga (September 21, 1562-February 9, 1612), son of Guglielmo I, was ruler of the Duchy of Mantua from 1587 to 1612. He was the fourth Duke of Mantua and the second duke of Monferrato. His daughter, Eleonore Gonzaga, married Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. He was a son of Wi..
Vincent I. Breen
Vincent Ignatius Breen (1910 - 1986) was a Roman Catholic priest of the United States dioceses of San Francisco and Oakland, California. Born in San Francisco (Potrero Hill) in 1910, Breen received ordination from St. Patrick's Seminary in [Menlo Park in 1936, serving as parish priest for Stockton,..
Vincent Illuzzi
Vincent Illuzzi (September 17, 1953 – ) -- Republican member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Essex-Orleans senate district. Illuzzi was first elected to the Vermont Senate in 1980. At 27, he was the youngest person ever elected to the Vermont Senate. He has continued to serve t..
Vincent in Brixton
Vincent in Brixton is a play about Vincent Van Gogh, famous for his sunflowers, his country paintings in the South of France, amongst many other art works, came to live in Brixton in 1873. He fell in love (more than once) and found a soulmate here who shared the bewilderment of deep depression and a..
Vincent Irizarry
Vincent Irizarry, in a still from the opening sequence of All My Children. Vincent Irizarry (born November 12, 1959 in Queens, New York) is an American actor. He currently plays the role of Dr. David Hayward on the ABC soap opera All My Children -- a role he began playing in 1997. He got h..
Vincent J. Cardinal
Vincent J. Cardinal born August 9th, 1960 in Ashtabula, Ohio and raised in Kent, Ohio, is the Chairman of the [Theatre Arts Department] at the University of Miami and producing artistic director of the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. Previously, he was the Director of the School of Theater and ..
Vincent J. McMahon
Vincent J. McMahon Vincent James McMahon (July 6, 1914 – May 24, 1984) was a U.S. professional wrestling promoter. His father Roderick James "Jess" McMahon was a successful boxing and concert promoter who had worked with legendary Madison Square Garden promoter Tex Rickard. He saw the treme..
Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson is also the birth name of the athlete better known as Bo Jackson. Vincent Jackson (born January 14, 1983) is an American football wide receiver that played college football at the University of Northern Colorado. Vincent was the 29th player selected in the second round (61st overall..
Vincent Jones
Vincent Jones is a Canadian musician. He was a member of The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger, and a frequent collaborator with Lava Hay, a band which included Jones' wife, Michelle Gould. Following Ginger's breakup, Jones became a session musician, appearing on live albums by Sarah McLachlan and David G..
Vincent Kaminski
Vincent Julian Kaminski was born in Poland and worked as the Managing Director for Research at the failed energy trading corporation Enron until 2002. In this capacity he led a team of approximately fifty analysts who developed quantitative models to support energy trading. In the months preceding..
Vincent Kartheiser
Vincent Kartheiser (born May 5th, 1979) is an American film actor, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Although he frequently acts in independent films, he is best known for his role as Connor on Angel. Biography Vincent Kartheiser as Connor in Angel A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Vincent Kar..
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany (born April 10, 1986 in Uccle) is a Belgian football defender. Currently he plays for Hamburger SV and the Belgian national team. He is a hot prospect for Belgian football. Kompany won several awards in Belgium when he played for RSC Anderlecht, including the Belgian Golden Shoe a..
Vincent Laresca
Vincent Lasresca is a Puerto Rican American actor who first appeared in film in 1992 in the movie Juice as Radames. Since then, he has appeared in many popular films, including The Devils Advocate, The Aviator, Coach Carter, and [[The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift]]. ..
Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent Lecavalier (born April 21, 1980 in Ile Bizard, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian professional hockey player who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Contents 1 Playing career2 Awards3 Career statistics4 International play5 Persona..
Vincent Leibell
New York State Senator Vincent L. Leibell III was born in New York City on August 6, 1946. He was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1994 after five terms in the state Assembly where he had risen to the position of Assistant Minority Leader pro tempore. He is a member of the Republican pa..
Vincent Lindon
Vincent Lindon (born July 15, 1959) is a French actor. He was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a lover of Princess Caroline of Monaco from 1990 to 1995. Filmography includes L'Avion (2005)La Moustache (2005)La Confiance règne (2004)Les Clefs de bagnole (2003)Le Coût..
Vincent Lingiari
Prime Minister Gough Whitlam pours the sand into Vincent Lingiari's hand. Photo: Mervyn Bishop Vincent Lingiari (1908–1988), was an Aboriginal rights activist who was awarded the Order of Australia for his services to the Aboriginal people. Lingiari was a member of the Gurindji people fr..
Vincent Lo
Vincent Lo or Lo Hong-Shui, born in 1948, is the chairman of Hong Kong-based Shui On Group, a building-materials and construction firm. Lo started business with the sum of HK$100,000 (US$16,700) borrowed from his father, a Hong Kong property tycoon. In 1984 Lo began investing in Shanghai and bui..
Vincent Loney
Vincent Loney was a British athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the first round of the 1,500 metres, Loney finished first with a time of 4:08.4 to qualify for the final. There, he was unable to finish the race. ..
Vincent Lopez
Vincent Lopez (30 December, 1895 - 20 September 1975) was a United States bandleader and pianist. "Lopez speaking!" Vincent Lopez was born in Brooklyn, New York and was leading his own dance band in New York City by 1917. In 1921 his band began broadcasting on the new medium of entertainment ..
Vincent Louis Gotti
Vincent Louis Gotti (September 5, 1664 – September 18, 1742) was a Cardinal and theologian of the Roman Catholic Church. Gotti was born in Bologna. Educated by Jesuits, he entered the Dominican Order at the age of sixteen. After studies in Salamanca in Spain, he was assigned to various posts ..
Vincent Lübeck
Vincent Lübeck (c. September 1654, Padingbüttel (near Bremen) - February 9 1740, Hamburg) was a German composer and organist. Contents 1 Biography2 Music3 References4 External links Biography His father (also named Vincent) was organist; his name certainly comes from the ci..
Vincent Lukac
Vincent Lukáč is a former professional Slovak ice hockey player. He was born on February 14, 1954 in Košice, Czechoslovakia (today in Slovakia). He was a player of HC Košice (the most successful player in history of the team - 14 seasons, 518 games, 393 goals), HC Dukla Jihlava, SC Rosenheim..