Biffen — Recorded in the spellings of Biffen, Biffin, Biffon, Baffen, Bufffin and probably others, this is an English medieval surname. It has at least two possible and quite separate origins. The first is from a Norman French nickname term of endearment … Surnames reference
Biffen , Sir Rowland Harry — (1894–1949) British geneticist and plant breeder Biffen was born in Cheltenham and, after graduating in natural sciences from Cambridge in 1896, joined a team investigating rubber production in Mexico, the West Indies, and Brazil. On his return… … Scientists
John Biffen — Infobox Politician honorific prefix = The Right Honourable name = John Biffen honorific suffix = Baron Biffen of Tanat, PC birth date = 3 November 1930 birth place = Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset UK death date = death date and… … Wikipedia
Sarah Biffen — Engraving of Sarah Biffen from a self portrait Sarah Biffen (October 1784 – October 2, 1850), also known as Biffin or Beffin,[1] was a Victorian English painter born with no arms. She was 94 cms (37 inches) tall. Contents 1 Life and … Wikipedia
John Biffen — William John Biffen, Baron Biffen of Tanat in Shropshire PC (* 3. November 1930 in Combwich, Somerset, England; † 14. August 2007 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England) war ein britischer Politiker der Conservative Party. Biografie Nach dem Besuch… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Rowland Biffen — Sir Rowland Henry Biffen (28 May 1874 in Cheltenham 12 July 1949) [cite web |title = List of Fellows of the Royal Society 1660 – 2007 A J: A complete listing of all Fellows and Foreign Members since the foundation of the Society|url =… … Wikipedia
Rowland Henry Biffen — Sir Rowland Henry Biffen est un botaniste britannique, né le 28 mai 1874 à Cheltenham et mort le 12 juillet 1949 à Cambridge. Il est le fils d’Henry John et de Mary Biffen. Il fait ses études au Emmanuel College de Cambridge… … Wikipédia en Français
Thatcher ministry — Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister (1979 1990) Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 4 May 1979 and 28 November 1990, during which time she led a Conservative government. She was the first woman to hold that office … Wikipedia
Minor characters in the Blandings stories — The following is an incomplete compendium of the fictional characters featured in the Blandings Castle stories of P. G. Wodehouse, in alphabetical order by surname. Lady Georgiana Alcester One of Lord Emsworth s many sisters, Lady Alcester is… … Wikipedia
Thatcher Ministry — The Ministry=Cabinets listed chronologically=These are the cabinets under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (from May 1979 to November 1990). Cabinet May 1979 ndash;September 1981*Margaret Thatcher: Prime Minister *William Whitelaw: Deputy Prime… … Wikipedia