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Francis Arthur Perkins (20 February 1889 – 15 October 1967) was a British engineer, businessman, creator of the Perkins Diesel Engine, and founder of Perkins Engines.
William Joseph Schallert [1] (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. [2] He is known for his roles on Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1959), Death Valley Days (1955–1962), and The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966).
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After a few years, he moved back to Peterborough with Gwyneth and their young family and began learning the engineering business at his father’s firm, which had become part of the Agricultural and General Engineers (AGE) group. He was personally responsible for developing dairy and sterilising machinery. By 1929, he was works director at another AG...
At that time, diesel engines were popular for agricultural machinery, but considered too big, heavy and slow-running for road vehicles. In 1932, Frank and Charles Chapman agreed that a smaller engine that could fit into private cars, vans and light trucks would have an enormous and expanding market. In June 1932, their new company, F Perkins Ltd, m...
Frank began to handle dealings with potential customers and signed an agreement for Perkins engines to be used in the Commer van. Humber, the manufacturing company responsible for the Commer, became the company’s first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Perkins and Chapman led the company through several financial crises during the early years,...
Frank’s role in the wider engineering industry was recognised with his appointment first as vice-president and then president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). By now he was one of the most influential businessmen in the country, running one of the key companies in the crucial engineering sector. However, in 1959, with the t...
Outside the company, Frank had maintained his interest in agriculture throughout his life, running a small arable farm near Peterborough. He was also active in charity work, particularly with the Peterborough Council of Boys' Clubs, and was made an honorary freeman of the city in 1962. He also served as High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon...
Francis Pierre Horton Perrin (born 10 October 1947) is a French actor, screenwriter and director. Career. He entered the Comédie-Française in 1972, but left the following year. He headed the Théâtre Montansier in his birthplace from 1992 to 2000.
YearTitleAuthorDirector2019Francis Perrin2014Comme un arbre penchéLilian LloydJean-Luc Tardieu2013-2017Molière malgré moiFrancis PerrinFrancis Perrin2013Cava's BarberPatrice PeyriérasFrancis PerrinFrancis Arthur (Frank) Perkins, was born in Peterborough on 26 February 1889 the son of J. E. S. Perkins. His father and grandfather were engineers; the family firm, Barford and Perkins, manufactured agricultural machinery and road rollers.
Francis Arthur "Frank" Perkins (20 February 1889 – 15 October 1967) was a British engineer, businessman, creator of the Perkins Diesel Engine, and founder of Perkins Engines.
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Actor: Le débutant. Francis Perrin is a French stage and film actor. Since 1993, he has been directing the Théâtre Montansier in Versaille. 1959: Writes and directs his first play, "Les deux peintres". 1965: Directs his second play "Le reflet". 1966: Diploma in philosophy. 1971: Prize Premiers Accessits de Comédie 1972: Prize Premiers Prix ...
