Famous People with Name Newton

Newton Leroy Gingrich            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Newton Leroy Gingrich: is an American politician and author, who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. In 1995, Time magazine selected him as the Person of the Year for his role in leading the Republican Revolution in the House, ending 40 years of Democratic Party majorities in that body. During his tenure as Speaker he represented the public face of the Republican opposition to Bill Clinton.

Newton Horace Winchell            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Newton Horace Winchell: was the extremely prolific Minnesota geologist responsible for the six-volume The Geology of Minnesota: Final Report of the Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota, which is the work of Winchell and his assistants. A bibliography of his publications by Warren Upham in the Bulletin of the Geological Society of America (volume 26, pp. 27-46) contains almost 300 titles.Winchell attended public school in Connecticut and then taught school in Connecticut and Michigan. While teaching in Michigan he graduated from the University of Michigan and received a Master of Arts degree in 1867. He then did geological studies in Michigan, Ohio, and New Mexico.

Newton Tattrie            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Newton Tattrie: is a retired professional wrestler who started his career in the 1960s working for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. During his career, Tattrie wrestled all over the globe, wrestling for promotions across the US and

Newton A. Perry            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Newton A. Perry: founded a swim school in the 1950s. In 1922, the 14-year-old Perry and his family moved to the Ocala, Florida area. "Newt", as he was known, was delighted to find that he could continue his swimming career in the clean, clear water at Silver Springs. He w

Newton Crain Blanchard            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Newton Crain Blanchard: was a United States Representative, Senator, and the 33rd Governor of Louisiana. Born in Rapides Parish, he completed academic studies, studied law in Alexandria, Louisiana in 1868, and graduated from the Tulane University Law School in 1870 (then named t

Chester ("Chet") William Newton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Chester ("Chet") William Newton: was an Olympic wrestler for the United States. He won a silver medal in the featherweight division at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, losing only to fellow Oregon State University alumnus and teammate Robin Reed in the finals.

Peter Newton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Peter Newton: is an American sprint kayaker who competed from the early 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of sixth twice (2000: K-2 500 m, K-4 1000 m).

Clint Newton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Clint Newton: is an American born professional rugby league footballer who plays for Hull Kingston Rovers in Super League. He previously played for Newcastle Knights and Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is Second Row. Dur

Francis Clement Newton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Francis Clement Newton: was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In 1904 he was part of the American team which won the silver medal. Newton was the best player for his team together with his teammate Henry Potter he placed sixth in this competition.

Huey Percy Newton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Huey Percy Newton: was an American political and urban activist who founded the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. He joined the Afro-American Association, became a prominent member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Beta Tau chapter, and played a role in getting the fir