James Atkinson

James Atkinson

James Atkinson may refer to:

* James Atkinson (software developer), founder of the phpBB project
* James Atkinson (inventor), inventor of the "Single-Stroke" combustion engine in 1882
* James Atkinson (translator), published one of the earliest translations of the Shahnameh in English
* James Atkinson (bobsleigh), an American bobsleigh competitor at the Winter Olympics
* James Atkinson (JP), was the first mayor of Crewe, England
* James Atkinson (boxer), American boxer, born 1915
* Jim Atkinson, Australian sportsman of the early 20th century from Tasmania


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  • James Atkinson (JP) — James Atkinson was the first mayor of Crewe, England. [cite web |title=Mayors of Crewe |url=http://www.crewe nantwich.gov.uk/your council/civic information/mayors of crewe.aspx |publisher=Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council] References …   Wikipedia

  • James Atkinson (inventor) — James Atkinson was a British engineer who invented the Atkinson cycle engine in 1882. By use of variable engine strokes from a complex crankshaft, Atkinson was able to increase the efficiency of his engine, at the cost of some power, over the… …   Wikipedia

  • James Atkinson (boxer) — John James Clark Atkinson (born February 26, 1915) is an American boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.In 1936 he was eliminated in the quarter finals of the middleweight class after losing his fight to… …   Wikipedia

  • James Atkinson (bobsleigh) — James Neil Atkinson (born January 10, 1929) was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.Atkinson also won two medals in the four man event at the FIBT …   Wikipedia

  • Atkinson — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Al Atkinson (* 1943), US amerikanischer Footballspieler Alia Atkinson (* 1988), jamaikanische Schwimmerin Anthony Atkinson (* 1944), britischer Ökonom Archibald Atkinson (1792–1872), US amerikanischer… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Atkinson (surname) — Atkinson is a surname, and may refer to:* Al Atkinson, American football player * Alan Atkinson, Australian Rules footballer * Alfred Atkinson, British soldier * Anthony Barnes Atkinson, British economist * Arthur Atkinson, Fictional character… …   Wikipedia

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