Famous People with Name Adams

Sir Adams George Archibald            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Sir Adams George Archibald: was a Canadian lawyer and politician, and a father of Confederation. He was based in Nova Scotia for most of his career, though he also served as 1st Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba from 1870 to 1872.

Adamski            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Adamski: is an English dance music producer, prominent at the time of acid house for his tracks "N-R-G" and "Killer" (a collaboration with Seal).Tinley performed with his brother Mark Tinley, and Johnny Slut of the band Specimen, as Diskord Datkord. The band was signed to SOHO records and released one single. The brothers Tinley continued to work together even after the demise of Diskord Datkord. In the late 1980s, Adam Tinley adopted his stage name after the UFO enthusiast, George Adamski.

Adamson Eric            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Adamson Eric: was an Estonian artist who worked mainly within the medium of painting in applied art. Born Erich Carl Hugo Adamson, he was the fourth child of Jaan and Anna Adamson. Adamson attended schools in his native Estonia before relocating to Berlin to study at t

Samuel Hunter Adams            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Samuel Hunter Adams: was the 21st mayor of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Adams was elected Alderman on 1915 December 6 and served in that capacity for five consecutive terms. He made a successful bid for the Mayoralty in 1920 against opponent Isaac Ruttle. As Mayor, Adams' biggest challenge was in dealing with the city's serious post-War unemployment.

Willie Adams            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Willie Adams: is a Canadian Inuit politician who was a member of the Senate of Canada from 1977 to 2009.In 2009, he left the Senate upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75. At that time, he was the longest-serving current member of the Canadian Senate, and had served over 32 years in Parliament without ever having faced an election campaign, as Canadian Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, not elected.

Roy J. Adams            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Roy J. Adams: is a Canadian author, newspaper columnist, human rights activist and academic. In the Ontario general election, 2003, Adams was the New Democratic Party candidate for his home riding of Hamilton West. In 2003, Roy convened a group of top civic leaders in Hamilton to form the Hamilton Civic Coalition with the mandate to improve the quality of life in Hamilton, Ontario. He acted as HCC's Executive Director from its inception until July 2007.

Gideon Adams            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Gideon Adams: was a farmer, soldier and political figure in Upper Canada. He was named a justice of the peace in the Eastern District in 1796. He served as a major in the local militia during the War of 1812. He represented Grenville in the 6th Parliament of Upper Canada. He died in South Gower Township in 1834.

Odalys Adams            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

Odalys Adams: is a Cuban hurdler.