Deedes

Deedes
Recorded as Ded, Dede, Dade, Dide, Didde, Dyde, Deed, and the patronymics Deedes and Deeds, this is a surname of Old English origins. It is pre 7th century and derives from the word 'daed' meaning deed, given to a person who performed a special deed or exploit, probably of a warlike nature. The name is rare in a number of respects, but particularly because it is one of the few true Anglo-Saxon and probably pagan names, which one way or another survived not only the Norman-French Conquest of England in 1066, but in particular the 12th century Christian renaisance. At this time, from about the year 1200, it became politically correct to adopt Hebrew and Greek names associated with the Bible, and specifically the famous Crusades to free the Holy Land. All twelve in fact failed! Early recordings include Thomas Dade of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1275, and Agnes Dyde of Whatcote in Warwickshire, christened there on November 11th 1588. The first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of Richard Ded. This was dated 1195, in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire, during the reign of King Richard Ist known as 'The Lionheart,' 1189-1199. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was sometimes known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

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  • Deedes — William Francis Deedes, Baron Deedes, KBE, MC, PC (* 1. Juni 1913 in Saltwood Castle bei Hythe, Kent; † 17. August 2007 in Kent) war ein britischer Journalist und Politiker. Deedes ging in Harrow zur Schule und begann seine journalistische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • DEEDES, SIR WYNDHAM° — (1883–1956), British Zionist. During World War I he served at Gallipoli and, in 1915, was a member of the British Intelligence Service in Cairo. When chaim weizmann reached Palestine in 1918 as head of the zionist commission , Deedes was… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • Deedes, Sir Wyndham — (1883–1956)    Palestine chief secretary 1920–3. As a senior officer in ALLENBY’S military administration in Palestine from 1918, Brigadier General Deedes was sympathetic and helpful to WEIZMANN’S Zionist Commission. When Sir Herbert Samuel… …   Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament

  • Bill Deedes — William Francis Deedes, Baron Deedes, KBE, MC, PC, DL (1 June 1913 ndash; 17 August 2007) was a British journalist and politician. He is the only person in Britain to have been both a member of the British cabinet and the editor of a major daily… …   Wikipedia

  • Bill Deedes — William Francis Deedes, Baron Deedes, KBE, MC, PC (* 1. Juni 1913 in Saltwood Castle bei Hythe, Kent; † 17. August 2007 in Kent) war ein britischer Journalist und Politiker. Deedes ging in Harrow zur Schule und begann seine journalistische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Bill Deedes — William Francis Deedes ( juin 1913 – 17 août 2007) était un journaliste et un homme politique anglais. Ce fut le seul britannique à être simultanément membre du cabinet et l éditeur d un des plus grands quotidiens du pays. Il fut nommé pair à vie …   Wikipédia en Français

  • William Deedes — William Francis Deedes (1er juin 1913 – 17 août 2007) était un journaliste et homme politique britannique. Ce fut le seul britannique à être simultanément membre du Cabinet et l éditeur d un des plus grands quotidiens du pays …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Ralph Bouverie Deedes — Lieutenant General Ralph Bouverie Deedes, K.C.B., O.B.E., M.C. (1890 1954) was a senior officer in the pre partition Indian Army. He was commissioned in the 16th Punjab Regiment, serving in World War I, being awarded the Military Cross. In 1920,… …   Wikipedia

  • William Deedes jnr. — William Deedes (October 11, 1834 mdash; May 27, 1887) was an English cricketer. He was born in Saltwood and died in Saltwood Castle.Deedes made a single first class appearance in 1853 for Gentlemen of Kent aged just eighteen. Deedes playing as a… …   Wikipedia

  • William Deedes snr. — William Deedes (October 17, 1796 mdash; November 30, 1862) was an English cricketer. He was born in Sandling Park and died in Belgravia.Deedes made his debut first class appearance in 1817 for the Old Wykehamists, in a team which also included… …   Wikipedia

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