Famous People with Name Baron

Baron Killanin            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Baron Killanin: of Galway in the County of Galway, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1900 for the Irish lawyer and politician Michael Morris. He was Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1887 to 1889 and a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary from 1889 to 1900. Morris had already been created a Baronet in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom in 1885 and was made a life peer under the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 in 1889 as Baron Morris, of Spiddal in the County of Galway. On his death in 1901 the life peerage became extinct while he was succeeded in the baronetcy and hereditary barony by his eldest son, the second Baron. He briefly represented Galway Borough in the House of Commons as a Conservative and also served as Lord Lieutenant of County Galway from 1918 to 1922. He was succeeded by his nephew, the third Baron, the son of George Henry Morris. He was a prominent author, journalist and sports official and served as President of the International Olympic Committee from between 1972 and 1980. As of 2007 the titles are held by his eldest son, the fourth Baron, who succeeded in 1999. He is a film producer.

Baron Divavesi Waqa            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Baron Divavesi Waqa: On April 23, 2004, Waga and his colleagues Kieren Keke, David Adeang and Fabian Ribauw participated in violent protests at the Nauru International Airport in Yaren; these were meant to show displeasure regarding government policy against Afghan asylum-see

Baron Ignaz Von Kolisch            Origin/Culture/Country: German

Baron Ignaz Von Kolisch: was a merchant, journalist, and chess master with jewish roots.As a chess-player Kolisch soon became known for his brilliant and aggressive style, but he was not a frequent participant in tournaments. In 1860 he won the first prize at the international tourney held at Cambridge, England; in 1861 he lost a match with Adolf Anderssen, the strongest player of the day, by one game only; the same year he drew a match with Louis Paulsen; and in 1867 at the Paris tournament he secured the leading position, defeating both Szymon Winawer and Wilhelm Steinitz.

Baron Raimund Von Stillfried            Origin/Culture/Country: German

Baron Raimund Von Stillfried: was an Austrian photographer. After leaving his military career Stillfried moved to Yokohama, Japan and opened a photographic studio called Stillfried & Co. which operated until 1875. In 1875 Stillfried formed a partnership with Hermann Andersen and the studio was renamed, Stillfried & Andersen (also known as the Japan Photographic Association). This studio operated until 1885. In 1877 Stillfried & Andersen bought the studio and stock of Felice Beato.

Baron Cajetan Von Felder,            Origin/Culture/Country: German

Baron Cajetan Von Felder,: was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist (specializing in Lepidoptera). He was elected to the first district council of Vienna in 1848 and served as mayor of the city from 1868 to 1878.

Emile Baron            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Emile Baron: is a South African football (soccer) goalkeeper for Supersport United in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa. He also participated at the 2004 African Nations Cup.