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Gordon

Gordon is a masculine given name and surname of primarily Scottish origin, derived from the place name Gordon in Berwickshire, which combines Brythonic elements meaning "spacious" (gor) and "fort" (dun).^[1] ^[2] The name entered use as a personal name from the surname, denoting association with lands held by early Scottish families, and gained broader adoption in English-speaking regions during the medieval period.^[3] Alternative etymologies trace the surname to Norman roots in Gourdon, Saône-et-Loire, France, from the Gallo-Roman personal name Gordus with a locative suffix, reflecting migration patterns post-Conquest.^[4] Independently, Gordon appears as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname originating from Grodno (Hrodna), a city in present-day Belarus, adopted by families in the Pale of Settlement without connection to the Scottish or Norman lines.^[5] As a given name, Gordon conveys connotations of strength and prominence, akin to "great hill" in interpretive translations, and has persisted in popularity among English speakers, particularly in the British Isles and North America, though its usage peaked mid-20th century before declining.^[6] The name's bearers span diverse fields, from Scottish clan leadership and military figures to modern professionals in cuisine, politics, music, and sports, underscoring its enduring cultural footprint without centralized controversies tied to the name itself.^[7]

People

Historical figures

Charles George Gordon (28 January 1833 – 26 January 1885) served as a British Army officer in the Royal Engineers, participating in the Crimean War where he worked on fortifications and mapping.^[8] During the Taiping Rebellion in China from 1860 to 1864, he commanded the Ever Victorious Army, a mercenary force that helped suppress the revolt against the Qing dynasty, leading to victories such as the capture of Suzhou in 1863.^[8] Appointed governor of Equatoria in Sudan in 1873, he worked to suppress the slave trade and establish administrative control.^[8] In 1884, he defended Khartoum against Mahdist forces led by Muhammad Ahmad, holding the city for 317 days until its fall on 26 January 1885, when he was killed by the besiegers just before a British relief force arrived.^[8] Lord George Gordon (26 December 1751 – 1 November 1793), third son of the 3rd Duke of Gordon, founded the Protestant Association in 1779 to petition for the repeal of the Papists Act 1778, which had eased some restrictions on Catholics.^[9] On 2 June 1780, he led a crowd of approximately 60,000 protesters to Parliament, initiating events that escalated into the Gordon Riots, a week of anti-Catholic violence in London involving arson, looting, and the destruction of Newgate Prison and over 200 properties, resulting in at least 210 executions.^[9] Acquitted of high treason in February 1781 due to lack of evidence of direct incitement to violence, he later converted to Judaism in 1787 and was imprisoned in 1788 for libel against Marie Antoinette, where he died of typhus.^[9] Patrick Gordon (31 March 1635 – 29 November 1699), born in Auchleuchries, Aberdeenshire, to a Catholic family, fought as a mercenary in European conflicts including the Thirty Years' War and Polish-Swedish wars before entering Russian service in 1661.^[10] Rising to the rank of general in the Russian army, he commanded forces during the Russo-Polish War (1654–1667) and the Crimean campaigns, contributing to military reforms under Tsars Alexei I and Theodore III.^[11] As a close advisor to Peter the Great from the late 1680s, Gordon tutored the young tsar in warfare, accompanied him on the Azov campaigns of 1696, and helped suppress the Streltsy uprising in 1698, dying shortly after in Moscow.^[10]^[11] John Brown Gordon (6 June 1832 – 9 January 1904), a Georgia native, commanded Confederate forces in the American Civil War, leading the 6th Alabama Infantry at Antietam (1862) where his brigade suffered heavy casualties, and rising to major general by 1864, participating in battles like the Wilderness and Appomattox.^[12] Wounded multiple times, including at Fredericksburg, he emphasized aggressive tactics that inflicted significant Union losses.^[12] Post-war, he served as Georgia's governor from 1886 to 1890, promoting infrastructure and education, and as a U.S. Senator from 1873 to 1880 and 1891 to 1897, advocating for Southern reconciliation while defending Confederate legacy.^[12]

Political and military leaders

Charles George Gordon (1833–1885) was a British Army major general who distinguished himself during the Crimean War and later suppressed the Taiping Rebellion in China (1860–1864), earning the moniker "Chinese Gordon" for his leadership in defending Shanghai and recapturing Suzhou.^[13] Appointed Governor-General of Sudan in 1877, he worked to suppress the slave trade and administer the region, but was killed on January 26, 1885, during the Mahdist siege of Khartoum, an event that prompted a failed British relief expedition under Lord Wolseley.^[13] His death galvanized public opinion in Britain, contributing to the reconquest of Sudan a decade later. George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784–1860), served as Foreign Secretary under multiple administrations and as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from December 1852 to January 1855, heading a coalition of Peelites, Whigs, and Radicals.^[14] His government pursued diplomatic efforts to avert conflict but ultimately committed Britain to the Crimean War against Russia in 1853, amid criticisms of mismanagement that led to his resignation.^[14] Aberdeen's earlier diplomatic career included negotiating the Treaty of Washington in 1842 to settle U.S.-British boundary disputes. John Brown Gordon (1832–1904), lacking formal military training, rose from captain to lieutenant general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, commanding at key engagements including Antietam (1862), Gettysburg (1863), and the Appomattox Campaign (1865).^[15] Wounded multiple times, he symbolized Southern resilience and later transitioned to politics as Governor of Georgia (1886–1890), where he advocated railroad expansion and debt relief, and as a U.S. Senator (1873–1880, 1891–1897), focusing on veterans' pensions and economic development.^[15] Patrick Leopold Gordon (1635–1699), a Scottish Catholic soldier, entered Russian service in 1661 as a major and advanced to general, suppressing the Moscow riots of 1662–1663 and serving under Tsars Alexei Mikhailovich and Peter the Great.^[16] He played a decisive role in quelling the Streltsy revolt of 1698, commanding forces that relieved Peter during his absence and contributing to the modernization of the Russian military through Western tactics.^[16] Gordon's memoirs provide firsthand accounts of Muscovite court intrigues and warfare.

Scientists, inventors, and economists

Gordon Gould (July 17, 1920 – September 16, 2005) was an American physicist recognized for his foundational contributions to laser technology. In 1957, while a graduate student at Columbia University, Gould coined the acronym LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) and outlined concepts for an optically pumped laser in a detailed notebook entry, predating the first operational laser demonstrations.^[17] His work sparked a three-decade patent dispute with competitors like Bell Labs, culminating in successful U.S. patent awards in 1977 and subsequent royalties exceeding $30 million from laser applications in industry and medicine.^[18] Gould later co-founded companies advancing optical communications, earning induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1991.^[19] Gordon E. Moore (January 3, 1929 – March 24, 2023) was an American chemist and electrical engineer pivotal to the semiconductor revolution. After earning a Ph.D. in chemistry and physics from the California Institute of Technology, Moore co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957, where he advanced silicon integrated circuit production. In 1965, as director of research at Fairchild, he formulated Moore's Law, empirically observing that the number of components on an integrated circuit doubles approximately every year (revised to every two years in 1975), a prediction validated over decades and guiding exponential computing advances.^[20] He co-founded Intel Corporation in 1968, serving as CEO until 1987 and chairman until 1997, during which the company commercialized microprocessors essential to personal computing. Moore's Law has been cited as a self-fulfilling prophecy, spurring $trillions in industry investment, though physical limits began challenging it by the 2010s.^[21] William E. Gordon (January 8, 1918 – February 16, 2010) was an American electrical engineer and radio astronomer deemed the "father of the Arecibo Observatory." As a professor at Cornell University from 1956, Gordon proposed in 1959 using Earth's ionosphere for radio signal reflection to study atmospheric physics, leading to the 1963 construction of the 305-meter Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico—the world's largest single-dish radio telescope until 2016.^[22] The facility enabled breakthroughs in planetary radar astronomy, including Mercury's surface mapping and pulsar discoveries, before its 2020 collapse. Gordon's ionospheric research also advanced understanding of radio wave propagation for communications.^[23] Among economists, Robert J. Gordon (born September 13, 1940) holds the Stanley G. Harris Professorship in the Social Sciences at Northwestern University, specializing in macroeconomics. His empirical analyses of U.S. productivity show total factor productivity growth averaging 1.8% annually from 1870 to 1970 but decelerating to 0.5% post-2004, attributing this to exhaustion of 20th-century innovations like electricity and sanitation compared to incremental digital gains.^[24] Gordon's 2016 book The Rise and Fall of American Growth synthesizes historical data, forecasting subdued GDP growth below 2% through 2040 absent transformative breakthroughs, a view contrasting optimistic tech-driven projections.^[25] He has influenced Federal Reserve policy through research on inflation persistence and unemployment dynamics. Gordon Tullock (February 13, 1922 – November 3, 2014) was an American economist co-founding public choice theory, which applies economic analysis to political behavior. With James Buchanan, Tullock's 1962 book The Calculus of Consent modeled government as rent-seeking bureaucracies prone to inefficiency, challenging benevolent-state assumptions in welfare economics.^[26] His work on regulatory capture—where interest groups influence policy for private gain—has shaped antitrust and regulatory reform debates, earning him the National Medal of Freedom consideration though not a Nobel Prize. Tullock's institutional focus emphasized constitutional rules to curb opportunistic behavior.^[26]

Entertainers, athletes, and other professionals

Gordon Lightfoot (November 17, 1938 – May 1, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter renowned for folk and folk-rock hits such as "If You Could Read My Mind" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," achieving international success with over 20 studio albums released between 1966 and 2012.^[27] Gordon Sumner, professionally known as Sting (born October 2, 1951), is an English musician, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame as the frontman of The Police in the late 1970s and pursued a solo career yielding hits like "Every Breath You Take" and multiple Grammy Awards.^[28] Gordon Ramsay (born November 8, 1966) is a Scottish chef, restaurateur, and television personality who has earned 17 Michelin stars across his restaurant group and hosted shows including Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef, establishing a global brand with establishments in over 10 countries as of 2023.^[29] In sports, Gordie Howe (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed for 26 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Detroit Red Wings, amassing 801 goals and 1,049 assists in 1,767 games while winning four Stanley Cups and six Hart Trophies as league MVP.^[30] Jeff Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American NASCAR driver who secured four Cup Series championships (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001) and 93 race victories, ranking third all-time, including three Daytona 500 wins.^[31] Gordon Banks (December 30, 1937 – February 12, 2019) was an English footballer and goalkeeper who played 73 times for the national team, contributing to the 1966 FIFA World Cup victory and famed for his save against Pelé in 1970.^[32] Among other professionals, Gordon Korman (born October 23, 1963) is a Canadian author specializing in children's and young adult fiction, having published over 100 books since his debut at age 12 in 1975, with sales exceeding 30 million copies worldwide.^[33]

Fictional characters

Gordon Freeman is the protagonist of the Half-Life video game series developed by Valve, portrayed as a mute theoretical physicist employed at the Black Mesa Research Facility who battles extraterrestrial forces after a resonance cascade experiment unleashes interdimensional invaders in 1998's Half-Life.^[34] Freeman wields a signature crowbar and HEV suit, remaining silent throughout the series to emphasize player agency, with his character design featuring a bespectacled appearance and goatee.^[34] Gordon Gekko is the fictional corporate raider central to Oliver Stone's 1987 film Wall Street, played by Michael Douglas as a symbol of 1980s Wall Street excess, delivering the iconic line "Greed... for lack of a better word, is good" during a shareholder speech justifying hostile takeovers and insider trading.^[35] Gekko mentors ambitious stockbroker Bud Fox while orchestrating mergers for personal gain, embodying arbitrage and leveraged buyouts amid the era's financial deregulation.^[35] In The Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry, first published in 1945, and the adapted Thomas & Friends television series debuting in 1984, Gordon is a large blue LNER A1 Pacific tender engine numbered 4 on the North Western Railway, tasked with hauling the express passenger train between Tidmouth and London while exhibiting a haughty, speed-obsessed demeanor.^[36] Known for mishaps like derailments from overconfidence, Gordon's character arc evolves from arrogance to reliability across over 50 stories and 24 series seasons.^[36] James Gordon, commonly known as Jim Gordon or Commissioner Gordon, is a DC Comics character created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, debuting in Batman #1 in 1940 as the honest Gotham City police commissioner and steadfast ally to Batman, often communicating via the Bat-Signal and grappling with departmental corruption. Portrayed in various media including live-action by actors like Gary Oldman in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy (2005–2012), Gordon represents institutional integrity amid urban decay. Gordon Shumway is the true name of the extraterrestrial fugitive known as ALF in the NBC sitcom ALF (1986–1990), an alien from the planet Melmac whose ship crashes on Earth, leading him to live with the Tanner family while craving cats and causing suburban chaos through his sarcastic, self-centered antics.^[37]

Geography

Australia

Gordon is a suburb in the Ku-ring-gai area of New South Wales, situated approximately 13 kilometres from Sydney and encompassing 3.789 square kilometres. Positioned 116 metres above sea level along a ridge that separates the Lane Cove and Middle Harbour catchments, the suburb has long been noted for its salubrious environment relative to other North Shore locales. It features tree-lined streets, recreational open spaces comprising 17% of its area, and convenient rail connectivity, contributing to its appeal as a residential area for families.^[38]^[39]^[40] In Victoria, Gordon constitutes a rural township within the Shire of Moorabool, located 23 kilometres east of Ballarat and roughly 80 kilometres north-west of Melbourne along the Old Melbourne Road. Established with historic village characteristics, including quirky local attractions, it derives its name from early settler George Gordon and maintains a quiet, picturesque setting amid regional landscapes.^[41]^[42]^[43] Tasmania hosts a rural locality named Gordon in the Kingborough local government area, positioned about 43 kilometres from Hobart in the southeast region. Separately, the Gordon River originates in the central highlands' Lake Richmond area and courses as a major perennial waterway through southwest wilderness zones, supporting hydroelectric infrastructure via the Gordon Dam, which stands 140 metres tall.^[44]^[45]^[46] Gordon County represents a cadastral division in New South Wales, one of the state's 141 such land parcels, with the Macquarie River forming its northeastern boundary; historical surveys from the Department of Lands document its central and eastern divisions.^[47]

Canada

In Canada, the name Gordon applies to several administrative and indigenous territories, primarily rural parishes and First Nations reserves recognized in official census data. Gordon Parish is a geographic and civil parish in Victoria County, New Brunswick, located in the province's northwestern interior at coordinates 46°50′N, 67°10′W. It encompasses unincorporated rural lands, with forestry and limited agriculture as primary land uses, and recorded a population of 24 in the 2016 census.^[48]^[49] Gordon 86 is an Indian reserve in southern Saskatchewan, serving as the primary territory of the George Gordon First Nation, a Cree community under Treaty 4. Situated approximately 61 km northwest of Fort Qu'Appelle, the reserve covers 14,438 hectares of prairie and aspen parkland terrain and had a registered population of 1,114 band members in recent records, with on-reserve residents numbering 446 in the 2016 census.^[50]^[51] Gordon River 2 is a small Indian reserve on southwestern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, allocated to the Pacheedaht First Nation at the mouth of the Gordon River in the Renfrew District. Covering about 42 hectares of coastal rainforest and estuary, it supports traditional activities like fishing and forms part of the band's four reserves totaling 180 hectares, with a 2016 census population of 5 residents.^[52]^[53]

Scotland

Gordon is a small village and former parish in the Scottish Borders council area, historically part of Berwickshire. Located approximately 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Kelso and 500 feet (152 m) above sea level, it developed primarily in the 19th century around the crossroads of the A6105 and B6352 roads, serving as a rural settlement in the Merse district.^[54]^[55] The area features agricultural land and community woodland exceeding 200 acres (81 hectares), managed for public access with mixed broadleaf trees, a pond, and trails along the Blackadder River.^[56] Gordon Castle, situated near Fochabers in the Moray council area within the parish of Bellie, represents a prominent historical estate in northeast Scotland. Constructed initially in the 1470s and expanded significantly in the 1770s by Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, it became one of Scotland's largest country houses at the time, serving as the seat of the Gordon family, one of the nation's ancient clans.^[57] The estate includes a surviving walled garden, originally a productive kitchen garden, now restored for public visitation with over 300 varieties of heritage fruit trees and vegetables planted since 2015.^[58] The castle itself was largely demolished in the early 20th century after a fire in 1938, but the grounds remain active for events, fishing on the River Spey, and holiday accommodations.^[57]

United States

Gordon, Nebraska, is a city in Sheridan County in the northern part of the state, situated in the Great Plains region near the South Dakota border.^[59] Its population was 1,646 as of 2023, reflecting a decline from a peak of 1,838 in 1990.^[60]^[61] The community serves as a regional hub with a focus on agriculture and small-town amenities, including a public school system.^[59] Gordon, Georgia, is a city in Wilkinson County, located in the central part of the state.^[62] The population stood at 1,720 in 2024, down from 2,472 in 1990, indicating ongoing rural depopulation trends.^[62]^[63] The area features agricultural lands and proximity to larger centers like Macon, supporting local economies tied to farming and small-scale industry.^[64] Gordon, Texas, is a small city in Palo Pinto County in north-central Texas, with a 2020 population of 470. It lies along rural routes, contributing to the region's ranching and energy sectors, though specific historical founding details emphasize its role as a modest incorporated municipality.^[65] Gordon County, in northwestern Georgia, encompasses approximately 358 square miles and had a population of 57,544 as of the 2020 census, with growth from 55,256 in 2010 driven by suburban expansion near Calhoun, the county seat.^[66] The county's demographics show a majority white non-Hispanic population of 44,376 in 2022, alongside manufacturing and logistics industries.^[67] Other minor or unincorporated locales named Gordon exist across states including Alabama, California, and Florida, but they lack incorporated status or significant population data in census records, totaling around 20 such designations nationwide per geospatial surveys.^[68]

Other countries

In South Africa, Gordon's Bay is a harbor town in the Western Cape province along the False Bay coastline, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Cape Town. Named after Robert Jacob Gordon (1743–1795), a commander of the Dutch East India Company's garrison who explored the region in 1778, the town developed as a fishing port in the 19th century and later became a residential and tourist area with a population of around 10,000 residents as of recent estimates. It features sheltered beaches suitable for water sports and serves as a gateway to the Helderberg Mountains.^[69] In Jamaica, Gordon Town is a rural settlement in Saint Andrew Parish, situated in the Blue Mountains foothills about 15 kilometers east of Kingston. Established in the colonial period as a provisioning ground for plantations, it supports coffee cultivation—a crop introduced to the area in 1728—and maintains a population of roughly 1,000 inhabitants engaged primarily in agriculture and small-scale tourism. The community includes historic sites like stone bridges and is accessible via winding roads that facilitate transport of Blue Mountain coffee to markets.^[70] In New Zealand, Gordonton is a village and rural community in the Waikato District on the North Island, centered around dairy farming and horticulture within the Hakarimata Ranges vicinity. Founded by Scottish immigrants in the mid-19th century, it lies about 20 kilometers northwest of Hamilton and includes amenities like the Zealong Tea Estate, reflecting diverse agricultural adaptations in the region's fertile volcanic soils. The locality of Gordon nearby shares similar rural characteristics, emphasizing pastoral economies.^[71] Gordon Settlement appears in Trinidad and Tobago's Princes Town region as a small populated area tied to agricultural communities, though detailed records remain limited to geographic directories. Similarly, Gordon's Settlement in the Bahamas denotes a minor locality, primarily residential with coastal influences.^[72]^[73]

Education

Institutions

Gordon College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Wenham, Massachusetts, founded in 1889 by Baptist minister A. J. Gordon as the Boston Missionary Training School to train missionaries.^[74] The institution expanded into a full liberal arts college and relocated to its current 500-acre campus north of Boston in 1955, emphasizing integration of faith and academics across 40 majors and graduate programs.^[74] Enrollment stands at approximately 1,700 students, with a focus on evangelical Christian education.^[75] Gordon State College, a public institution in Barnesville, Georgia, originated in 1852 as the Male and Female Seminary, evolving through phases as Gordon Institute and a military college before joining the University System of Georgia as a junior college in 1972.^[76] It now offers associate degrees, bachelor's programs in fields like nursing and biology, and serves around 3,000 students primarily from rural Georgia.^[77] The college maintains two campuses and emphasizes accessible higher education with online options.^[77] Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary, an evangelical institution formed in 1969 by merging Gordon Divinity School (rooted in the 1889 Gordon College origins) and Conwell School of Theology, operates campuses in Hamilton, Massachusetts; Jacksonville, Florida; and Charlotte, North Carolina.^[78] It trains students from over 85 denominations for ministry, offering master’s and doctoral degrees in theology, with a main campus in Hamilton enrolling about 1,200 students annually.^[78] The seminary prioritizes biblical inerrancy and global missions without denominational affiliation.^[79] The Gordon School, an independent coeducational day school in East Providence, Rhode Island, was established in 1910 by pediatrician Helen West Cooke as an "Open Air School" promoting health through fresh air and outdoor education.^[80] It serves nursery through eighth grade, with enrollment around 350 students, and relocated to its current purpose-built campus in 1964 to accommodate progressive pedagogical models like self-contained classrooms.^[80] The curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity and empathy in a nonsectarian environment.^[80]

Industry and commerce

Automotive manufacturers

Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) is a British low-volume manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and supercars, established in 2017 by South African-born designer Gordon Murray, known for his work on the McLaren F1 and Formula One vehicles.^[81] The company operates from facilities in Surrey, England, as part of the Gordon Murray Group, which includes engineering consultancy Gordon Murray Design founded in 2007.^[82] GMA's vehicles emphasize lightweight construction, minimal electronic interventions, and pure driving dynamics, with production limited to small runs to prioritize craftsmanship over mass output.^[83] Key models include the T.50, unveiled in August 2020 with production commencing in 2022, powered by a 3.9-liter Cosworth V12 engine producing 654 horsepower in road form and weighing under 1,400 pounds through extensive use of carbon fiber.^[81] Only 100 customer cars plus 25 track-only variants (T.50s Niki Lauda) are slated for production, each hand-assembled without power steering or traction control to enhance driver engagement.^[83] The T.33, introduced in November 2022, follows a similar ethos with a mid-engine layout and 607-horsepower V12, limited to 100 units, while the T.33 Spider variant adds an open-top configuration for enhanced sensory experience.^[84] Historically, smaller-scale efforts bearing the Gordon name include the Gordon-Keeble GT, developed under the Gordon Automobile Company established in March 1960 by John Gordon, which produced approximately 100 fiberglass-bodied grand tourers from 1964 to 1967 featuring Chevrolet Corvette V8 engines and Italian-inspired styling by Giugiaro.^[85] Earlier, Vernons Industries produced the three-wheeled Gordon microcar from 1954 to 1958 in Bidston, England, aimed at economical urban transport with a single-cylinder engine, though exact production figures remain low and unverified beyond prototype levels.^[86] These predecessors contrast with GMA's modern focus on performance engineering rather than budget mobility.

Beverages and consumer products

Gordon's Gin is a brand of London dry gin originally distilled in London since 1769 by Scottish distiller Alexander Gordon, who established his operation in the Southwark area to produce a juniper-forward spirit using a proprietary recipe of botanicals including coriander, angelica, and orris root.^[87] The gin adheres to a classic London dry style, with production involving multiple distillations in copper pot stills followed by blending to achieve 37.5% to 47.3% alcohol by volume depending on the market.^[88] Owned by Diageo since 1997, it remains the world's leading international gin brand by volume, with principal markets in the United Kingdom, United States, and Greece.^[89] The core product, Gordon's London Dry Gin, emphasizes a crisp, piney juniper profile balanced by citrus and spice notes, typically served in gin and tonics or martinis.^[90] Variants include Gordon's Premium Pink Distilled Gin, introduced in 2019, which incorporates raspberry and strawberry flavors for a sweeter, fruit-forward taste while maintaining the brand's juniper base at 37.5% ABV.^[91] In September 2025, Diageo launched Gordon's Spritz Edition, a 14.7% ABV ready-to-drink sparkling variant aimed at casual consumption, available initially in UK retailers like Morrisons.^[92] Beyond beverages, the Gordon's brand under PBI-Gordon Corporation produces consumer lawn and garden products, including herbicides and weed killers formulated for residential use.^[93] Key offerings encompass Gordon's Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide for selective weed control on turf without harming grass, and Gordon's Water Driveway Cleaner, a non-toxic formula using potassium salts of fatty acids to remove oil stains and moss from hard surfaces.^[94] These products, distributed through farm, ranch, and hardware retailers, target property maintenance with economic, ready-to-use applications effective against common broadleaf weeds and driveway contaminants.^[95]

Other businesses

Gordon Food Service (GFS), founded in 1897 by Isaac Van Westenbrugge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operates as the largest family-owned broadline food distributor in North America, supplying restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and other independent customers with products including fresh produce, meats, and pantry staples. By 2023, the company managed over 200 distribution centers and stores across the United States and Canada, emphasizing supply chain efficiency and customer service to support foodservice operations.^[96] Gordon Brothers Group, established in 1903 by Jacob Gordon as a pawnbroking business in Boston, Massachusetts, has evolved into a global investment firm focused on retail and consumer assets, offering integrated services in asset advisory, restructuring, lending, financing, and trading. The firm manages billions in assets, partnering with retailers to unlock value from inventory, real estate, intellectual property, and equipment, with offices in multiple countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.^[97]

Transportation

Vehicles

The Gordon-Keeble was a British grand tourer produced from 1964 to 1967 by Gordon-Keeble Ltd., with a total of approximately 100 units manufactured before the company's liquidation.^[98]^[99] It featured a fiberglass body styled by Italian designer Giugiaro, a ladder-frame chassis, and independent suspension derived from BMC components.^[100] Powered by a 5.4-liter Chevrolet Corvette V8 engine producing 300 horsepower at 5,100 rpm, the car achieved a top speed of 145 mph and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in under 8 seconds.^[98]^[99] Transmission was via a four-speed manual, with rear-wheel drive; the model emphasized lightweight construction at around 2,200 pounds, making it one of Britain's fastest production four-seaters of its era despite financial challenges limiting output.^[101] Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA), established in 2017, designs and builds limited-edition lightweight supercars emphasizing driver engagement and innovative engineering, such as carbon-fiber monocoques and central seating inspired by Murray's earlier McLaren F1.^[84] The T.50, introduced in 2020 with production commencing in 2022, is limited to 100 units plus variants; it uses a 3.9-liter naturally aspirated Cosworth GMA V12 engine producing 654 horsepower, weighs under 2,000 pounds, and features active aerodynamics for road and track use.^[84] The T.33, announced in 2022, follows a similar philosophy with a mid-engine layout and the same V12 detuned for road compliance, also capped at 100 units.^[84] The T.33 Spider variant, revealed more recently, retains the 3.9-liter V12 as the lightest road-legal production engine of its type, with removable roof panels and a deployable rear window, limited to 100 examples hand-assembled in Surrey, England.^[84] A track-only T.50s model extends the lineup with enhanced downforce capabilities.^[84]

Infrastructure

Gordon Municipal Airport (FAA LID: GRN), located one mile east of Gordon, Nebraska, at 1882 U.S. Highway 20, serves as a general aviation facility supporting regional air transportation with a primary runway and basic services, though lacking a fixed-base operator.^[102]^[103] Gordon Pass, a natural inlet in Collier County, Florida, connects Naples Bay to the Gulf of Mexico between Naples and Marco Island, enabling maritime access for boating, fishing, and limited commercial traffic; it was named for early settler Roger Gordon, who arrived in the 1870s.^[104]^[105] The Gordon Drive Viaduct in Sioux City, Iowa, a historic steel beam structure originally built as the Grand Avenue Viaduct, carries vehicular traffic over downtown routes and has undergone Iowa Department of Transportation assessments for maintenance and NEPA compliance.^[106]^[107] Gordon Street Bridge in Allentown, Pennsylvania, spans local roadways and was replaced through a design and coordination project managed by engineering firm RK&K to address structural deficiencies.^[108] In Drumheller, Alberta, the Gordon E. Taylor Bridge on Highway 9, maintained by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, began rehabilitation construction in spring 2024 to improve safety and capacity for regional highway transport.^[109] Gordon railway station in New South Wales, Australia, a state heritage-listed facility, has prompted planning for expansions to handle increased commuter loads following nearby station closures.^[110]

Biology and nature

Animal breeds

The Gordon Setter is a Scottish breed of gundog developed primarily for pointing and retrieving game birds, originating in the late 18th century at Gordon Castle under the patronage of Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743–1827), who selectively bred setters for enhanced hunting prowess on his estates.^[111] The breed's development involved crossing local black-and-tan spaniels with existing setter types, emphasizing stamina, scenting ability, and a distinctive coat pattern that became standardized as black with tan markings on the muzzle, chest, legs, and flanks.^[112] First exhibited in Scotland in 1859 and imported to the United States by 1843, the Gordon Setter gained formal recognition from the American Kennel Club in 1884, establishing it as one of the three classic setter breeds alongside the English and Irish varieties.^[112] Physically, the Gordon Setter is the largest and most substantially built of the setters, with males standing 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing 55 to 80 pounds, while females measure 23 to 26 inches and are proportionally lighter; the breed standard mandates a muscular frame, deep chest, and long, feathered coat of medium length that is straight or slightly wavy, with no other color combinations permitted beyond solid black with bright tan points.^[113] Head proportions feature a deep rather than broad skull, moderate stop, and pendulous ears, contributing to an alert expression suited for fieldwork; movement is described as smooth and free with a high head carriage, reflecting the dog's endurance in covering rough terrain.^[114] The United Kennel Club standard reinforces these traits, noting a sturdy build without excess weight, ideal for methodical quartering in pursuit of upland game like pheasant or grouse.^[114] In temperament, Gordon Setters exhibit intelligence, boldness, and loyalty, forming strong bonds with their handlers while displaying a dignified, even disposition; they are alert and lively but require consistent training due to an independent streak and high energy levels that demand at least 1–2 hours of vigorous daily exercise to prevent boredom-induced behaviors.^[115] As family companions, they are devoted and affectionate toward household members but reserved with strangers, making them effective watchdogs without undue aggression; health considerations include a predisposition to hip dysplasia, with an average lifespan of 10–12 years, underscoring the importance of screening from reputable breeders adhering to orthopedic evaluations.^[116]^[117]

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The Klein–Gordon equation is a fundamental relativistic wave equation in quantum field theory, governing the dynamics of scalar (spin-0) particles. Derived independently by physicists Oskar Klein and Walter Gordon in 1926, it takes the form (\square + m^2)\phi = 0, where \square denotes the d'Alembertian operator, m is the particle mass, and \phi is the scalar field. This equation extends the non-relativistic Schrödinger equation to incorporate special relativity, predicting both positive and negative energy solutions that laid groundwork for interpreting antiparticles in Dirac's theory.^[118] Closely related, the sine–Gordon equation is a nonlinear partial differential equation, \phi_{tt} - \phi_{xx} + \sin\phi = 0, arising in contexts such as relativistic field theory, soliton physics, and condensed matter systems like Josephson junctions. Its name derives as a pun on the Klein–Gordon equation, with the linear mass term m^2\phi replaced by the nonlinear \sin\phi. First studied systematically in the 1960s–1970s, it is notable for being integrable, admitting exact soliton solutions and infinite conserved quantities, which has applications in modeling phenomena like dislocations in crystals and certain quantum integrable systems.^[119]^[120]^[121] In finance, the Gordon growth model provides a method for valuing perpetual growth stocks via the formula P = \frac{D_1}{r - g}, where P is the stock price, D_1 the expected next-period dividend, r the required rate of return, and g the constant dividend growth rate (assuming r > g). Developed by economist Myron J. Gordon in his 1962 book The Investment, Financing, and Valuation of the Corporation, it assumes stable, indefinite growth and is a special case of the dividend discount model, widely used despite criticisms for oversimplifying real-world variability in growth and discount rates.

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Gordon
From a Scottish surname that was originally derived from a place in Berwickshire, itself derived from Brythonic elements meaning "spacious fort".
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Gordon Name Meaning and Gordon Family History at FamilySearch
English (of Norman origin): alternatively, said to be a nickname from a diminutive of Old French gourd 'heavy, dull, sluggish' (compare 8 below).
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Gordon Surname Origin, Meaning & Family Tree | Findmypast.co.uk
Gordon is a Scottish and English surname. It has a number of origins. It may refer to locations named Gordon in Berwickshire, Scotland and Normandy.
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Gordon Surname Meaning & Gordon Family History at Ancestry.com®
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Gourdon in Saône-et-Loire so called from the Gallo-Roman personal name Gordus + the locative suffix -o -ōnis.
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Why Is Gordon a Jewish Last Name? - Chabad.org
Gordon implies that its bearers are from Grodno, a once-flourishing center of Jewish life, also known as Hrodno, today in western Belarus.
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Gordon - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity for a Boy
Gordon is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "great hill". As this long-term Age of Jordans, both male and female, begins to wind down.
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Gordon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseOfNames
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History - Historic Figures: General Charles Gordon (1833 - 1885)
Charles Gordon was born on 28 January 1833, the son of a senior army officer. He was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1852. He distinguished himself in ...
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General Patrick Gordon - Electric Scotland
General, rear-admiral, chief advisor to Peter the Great, most high-ranking and influential foreigner in Russia of his day. Cadet of the Haddo family.
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General John B. Gordon, for whom Gordon State College is named, was a Confederate officer during the Civil War and later served as governor of Georgia and as a ...
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Charles George Gordon was a British general who became a national hero for his exploits in China and his ill-fated defense of Khartoum against the Mahdists.
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Sep 27, 2025 · British foreign secretary and prime minister (1852–55) whose government involved Great Britain in the Crimean War against Russia (1853–56).
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John Brown Gordon | Georgia politician, Civil War hero | Britannica
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Gordon Gould | Laser inventor, Optics pioneer - Britannica
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Gordon Gould - Lemelson-MIT Program
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Gordon E. Moore | Science History Institute
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Remembering Gordon Moore | Stanford Report
Apr 18, 2023 · Gordon Earle Moore died March 24 at his home in Hawaii at the age of 94. Though he was not a graduate of the university, over a four-decade history of giving ...
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Howard Gordon Named Senior Scientist Emeritus | BNL Newsroom
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Robert Gordon: Department of Economics - Northwestern University
Robert Gordon is a macroeconomist with a particular interest in unemployment, inflation, and both the long-run and cyclical aspects of labor productivity.
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Robert J. Gordon | Exclusive Keynote Speaker - Leigh Bureau
Robert J. Gordon is a professor at Northwestern University and an influential economist known for his controversial analysis on future economic growth.
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Gordon Lightfoot Biography
Gordon Lightfoot was born on November 17, 1938 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. His parents recognized and encouraged his interest in music.
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Sting Biography
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About Gordon Ramsay - International Chef and Restaurateur
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Gordie Howe Stats And News | NHL.com
--. Height: 6′0″. Weight: 205 lb. Born: 3/31/1928. Birthplace: Floral, Saskatchewan, CAN. Shoots: R. Draft: Undrafted. Stats. Career Game Logs. Career Stats ...
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Jeff Gordon | Class of 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee
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Gordon Banks | National Football Museum Hall Of Fame profile
Gordon Banks is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers, England's World Cup-winning keeper, known for his save against Pelé, and a Hall of Fame inductee.<|separator|>
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ABOUT GORDON KORMAN
Welcome to the wonderful world of a regular guy who just happened to write 100 books for kids and teens. I was born on October 23, 1963 in Montreal, Canada, and ...
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Dr. Gordon Freeman - Valve Developer Community
Mar 20, 2025 · Gordon Freeman is the protagonist of the Half-Life series. Originally employed by the Black Mesa Research Facility, Freeman is one of the main survivors.
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Gordon Gekko is a fictional character who appears as the villain in the popular 1987 Oliver Stone movie Wall Street and its 2010 sequel Wall Street: Money ...
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Thomas & Friends: Gordon (Thomas Engine Adventures)
Better known as the Reverend W. Awdry, he was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the central figure in his acclaimed Railway Series.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Favorite character named Gordon? : r/FavoriteCharacter - Reddit
Apr 14, 2025 · Gordon Shumway.Thoughts on Gordon? : r/namenerds - RedditGordon as a baby name? : r/namenerds - RedditMore results from www.reddit.com
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Gordon | Ku-ring-gai area | New South Wales - Australia's Guide
Gordon is a suburb of Sydney in New South Wales. It is located approximately 13kms from the capital Sydney covering an area of 3.789 square kilometres.
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Gordon - Visit Sydney Australia
Gordon was considered to be one of the healthiest suburbs on the North Shore line. Situated 116 metres above sea level on the ridge which divides the Lane Cove ...
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Gordon, NSW 2072 - Switch
Gordon is a much-loved, highly sought-after address where recreation and relaxed living are the order of the day. So, with 17% of its area devoted to green ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Gordon - Moorabool Shire Council
Gordon is a quiet country, picturesque village with historic charm, quickly establishing a reputation for quirky attractions and shops.
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Gordon is a small town in Victoria, Australia, named after settler George Gordon. The town is located on the Old Melbourne Road in the Shire of Moorabool ...
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Gordon | Kingborough area | Tasmania - Australia's Guide
Gordon is a small Tasmanian Rural Location within the local government area of Kingborough, it is located approximately 43kms from the capital Hobart ...
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Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour - Tasmania
The Gordon River is a major perennial river that travels through wilderness world heritage areas of the central highlands, southwest and western regions of ...
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Gordon River Dam | Tourist Attractions | Discover Tasmania
The Gordon River Dam, also known as the Gordon Dam, is the tallest dam in Tasmania, standing at 140 metres (459 feet). · It's an engineering marvel, part of the ...
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Map of the County of Gordon [cartographic material]
Map of the County of Gordon [cartographic material] : Central & Eastern Divisions, NSW / compiled, drawn and printed at the Department of Lands, Sydney N.S.W.
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Place names - Gordon - Canadian Geographical Names Database
Gordon ; Victoria · New Brunswick · 46° 50′ 0″ N, 67° 10′ 0″ W · 46.833333, -67.166667 · 021J14.
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Lands & Resources Department - George Gordon First Nation
Current Reserve Lands: GEORGE GORDON FIRST NATION 86 (129 Ha); GORDON 86 (14,438 Ha); LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE 80A (508 Ha); TREATY FOUR RESERVE GROUNDS 77 (99 Ha) ...
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Gordon 86, Indian reserve [Census subdivision], Saskatchewan and ...
Statistics Canada's Census Profile presents information from the 2016 Census of Population - Gordon 86, Indian reserve [Census subdivision], Saskatchewan ...
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Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail
Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail. Official Name. GORDON RIVER 2. Number. 06845. Location. VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFREW DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF THE GORDON RIVER, IN ...Missing: Indian | Show results with:Indian
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Overview of Gordon - Gazetteer for Scotland
A small village of Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders, Gordon lies 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Kelso. It developed in the 19th century in association ...
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Historical perspective for Gordon - Gazetteer for Scotland
Gordon, a village and a parish in the W of Merse district, SW Berwickshire. The village, West Gordon, stands 500 feet above sea-level, 8 miles NW by N of ...
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Gordon Community Woodland
Gordon is a small Borders village with a large community woodland of over 200 acres, almost all mixed broadleaves. The wood has a pond, a cabin, a river, old ...
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Gordon Castle & Walled Garden | Speyside Moray Scotland
Aug 6, 2025 · Gordon Castle & Walled Garden is a historic garden with shops and a cafe. It provides holiday accommodation and fishing and is a wedding ...HistoryStaying at the CastleWeddings | Highland GamesThe Walled GardenWalled Garden Café
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City of Gordon NE
Welcome to Gordon, Nebraska. Gordon is located in the eastern part of Sheridan County, 14 miles from South Dakota and 106 miles from Wyoming.History of Gordon · Pay My Water Bill? · City Manager · About City CouncilMissing: United | Show results with:United
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Gordon city, Sheridan County, Nebraska - Data Commons
The population in Gordon city, Sheridan County, Nebraska was 1,646 in 2023. The median age in Gordon city, Sheridan County, Nebraska was 42.1 in 2023.
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Gordon, Nebraska Population History | 1990 - 2022 - Biggest US Cities
The peak population of Gordon was in 1990, when its population was 1,838. In 1990, Gordon was the 7,259th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 8,841st ...
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Gordon - Data Commons
Gordon is a city in Georgia, the United States of America. The population in Gordon was 1,720 in 2024. The median age in Gordon was 38.6 in 2023.
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Gordon, Georgia Population History | 1990 - 2022
The peak population of Gordon was in 1990, when its population was 2,472. In 1990, Gordon was the 6,151st largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 8,154th ...
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Cities near Gordon, Georgia - Travelmath
Find the top 15 cities, towns, and suburbs near Gordon, GA, like Milledgeville and Macon, and explore the surrounding area for a day trip.
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Gordon, Texas - Wikipedia
Gordon is a city in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. The population was 470 at the 2020 Census. Gordon, Texas. City. Downtown Gordon.
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Cities near Gordon, Texas - Travelmath
Find the top 15 cities, towns, and suburbs near Gordon, TX, like Mineral Wells and Stephenville, and explore the surrounding area for a day trip.
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Gordon County - New Georgia Encyclopedia
According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population is 57,544, an increase from the 2010 population of 55,186. Incorporated municipalities are Calhoun, Fairmount ...
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Gordon County, GA population by year, race, & more - USAFacts
Gordon County's population was 55,256 in 2010 and 58,954 in 2022, a 6.7% increase. The white (non-Hispanic) population was 44,376 in 2022. The 65+ age group ...
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How many cities are called Gordon in America? - Geotargit
How many places in America are called Gordon? There are 20 places named Gordon in America. +−. Leaflet | Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, ...
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History of Gordon's Bay
Mar 7, 2025 · Gordon's Bay was named after Colonel Robert Jacob Gordon (1743-1795), commander of the VOC garrison during the first British occupation of the Cape in 1795.
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Pretty Close to Perfect: An Authentic Jamaican Experience
Aug 30, 2024 · A truly authentic and environmentally conscious experience, we've got the spot for you. Ten minutes from Kingston, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
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Places to go: Ngāruawāhia & Gordonton - WaikatoNZ
Things to do in North Waikato include the Hakarimata Ranges, Zealong Tea estate, Cornerstone Alpaca Farm, Woodlands Historic Homestead and Garden and more ...
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Gordon Settlement in Trinidad and Tobago - Places in the World
Gordon Settlement (Gordon Settlement) is a place in the region of Princes Town in Trinidad and Tobago. Find all facts and information about Gordon Settlement.
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Gordon's Settlement on the map of the Bahamas ... - Maptons.com
22.8718705, -74.8642366. Gordon's Settlement is located in the time zone Eastern Standard Time.
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History of Gordon
Gordon College was founded in 1889 under the name Boston Missionary Training School. It is named for its founder, the Rev. Dr. Adoniram Judson (AJ) Gordon.
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Gordon College - Profile, Rankings and Data | US News Best Colleges
Rating 4.0 (2) Gordon College is a private institution that was founded in 1889. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Gordon College is ranked No. #156 in National Liberal ...
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Gordon State College History
Through the efforts of many community leaders, Gordon became part of the University System of Georgia on July 1, 1972, with a new name: Gordon Junior College.Missing: list | Show results with:list
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Gordon State College: Home
Gordon State offers classes at two physical campuses and online. Our main campus is located in Barnesville, Georgia, boasts two different styles of housing ...
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Our History - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
The roots of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary reach back over 100 years to two urban East Coast schools: the Boston Missionary Training Institute and the ...
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About Us - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
We are deeply privileged to have a history that includes people of vision in the founding and development of what is now Gordon-Conwell such as A. J. Gordon ...
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The Gordon School: Home
The Gordon School community cultivates successful students by inspiring joyful learning, encouraging intellectual leadership, fostering an empathic spirit.Faculty and staff · The schoolwide calendar at-a... · Work at Gordon · Gordon today
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GORDON MURRAY Automotive Models & Brand History
Apr 3, 2023 · Founded by the South-African-born engineer Gordon Murray, the new car manufacturer based in Dunsfold, Surrey, England, focused on high-performance vehicles.
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Who is Gordon Murray, the visionary automotive engineer?
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GMA (Gordon Murray Automotive) - Supercars.net
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Gordon Murray Automotive
Gordon Murray Automotive is a British manufacturer of exclusive and beautiful lightweight supercars: the new T.33 Spider is our latest creation.
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The story of the Gordon-Keeble GT on Below The Radar
Buoyed by the GT's enthusiastic reception at Geneva, John Gordon had set up the Gordon Automobile Company in March 1960, before starting to look for financial ...
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Automotive History: British Deadly Sins ('60s Edition, Part 3): Gordon ...
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About Gordon's
Alexander Gordon was one of the first to pioneer the distillation of fine quality gin. In 1769 he founded his distilling business in the Southwark area of ...
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The History of Gordon's Gin - Diageo Bar Academy
Explore the over 250-year history of this classic drink and the Scottish man behind the brand who refined gin for an evolving palate.
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Gordon's | Brand Profile - Diageo
Gordon's is the world's number one international gin. A passion for quality and consistency inspired Alexander Gordon to create Gordon's gin in London in 1769.
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About Gordons - Gordon's Gin
Original for almost 250 years, Gordon's created the classic gin character to make the perfect G&T with a clean, juniper dominant taste. From early in our ...
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Gordon's Premium Pink Distilled Gin
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Sep 25, 2025 · Gordon's Spritz Edition has an ABV of 14.7% and a recommended resale price of £14 for a 500ml bottle. Launched in Morrison's from September 24 ...
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Our Companies - PBI-Gordon
Available at local farm and ranch retail locations, Gordon's® brands deliver the dependable, economic products property owners need to care for their lawns, ...
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Gordon's® Products
WEED CONTROL · WEED & GRASS CONTROL · PASTURE, BRUSH & STUMP · FERTILIZERS · PROPERTY INSECT CONTROL · ANIMAL INSECT CONTROL · AQUATIC · View All ...
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PBI-Gordon Turf
With a line of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other products, PBI-Gordon is a national leader in the professional turf and ornamental managementQ4® Plus · Fungicide Products · Ornamec® 170 Grass Herbicide · Nutrients<|separator|>
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About Us | Gordon Food Service
We've grown to become the largest family-operated broad-line food distribution company in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897.
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Gordon Brothers: Home
We are the leading global asset experts. Through our comprehensive offering of asset services, lending and financing, and trading, we deliver integrated, ...About UsPeopleCareersAsset Lending & FinancingOffice Locations
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1964 Gordon-Keeble - Outsourced - Supercars.net
Keeble accepted and, after an old factory building was found, established the production line in mid-1963. Gordon-Keeble Ltd. produced its first car in March ...Missing: history | Show results with:history<|separator|>
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Gordon-Keeble GT - Unique Cars and Parts
Gordon-Keeble GT ; Capacity: 5.4 liters ; Power: 300 bhp @ 5100 rpm ; Transmission: 4 spd. man ; Top Speed: 145 mph ; Number Built: 100.
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The Gordon-Keeble GT: A Tortoise on the Nose but a V8 under the ...
Jul 4, 2024 · In 1959, Gordon was managing director at the Peerless car company, which was producing a small sporting GT, largely with Triumph TR3 mechanicals ...
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The Rare Gordon-Keeble – A Corvette-Powered British GT Car
Dec 23, 2021 · The 5.4 liter Corvette V8 produces 300 bhp, enough to make the Gordon-Keeble the fastest four-seat production car in Britain at the time of its ...Missing: specifications | Show results with:specifications
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KGRN - Gordon Municipal Airport - AirNav
Complete aeronautical information about Gordon Municipal Airport (Gordon, NE, USA), including location, runways, taxiways, navaids, radio frequencies, ...
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Aiport - City of Gordon NE
It is located at 1882 U.S. Highway 20 which is one (1) mile east of the City of Gordon. There is not an FBO on the property but several services are offered, ...
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Gordon's Pass Information - Naples Florida Vacation Homes
Gordon Pass is where Naples Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. It is wide but narrow considering the amount of water that flows in and out of it daily.
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Naples Florida History
Roger Gordon came in the 1870s to settle on land off what we call "Gordon Pass." The Weeks brothers made their homes on an ancient shell mound at the north edge ...
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Gordon Drive Viaduct - Iowa Department of Transportation
Grand Avenue has since been renamed Gordon Avenue, and the viaduct continues to carry heavy traffic through downtown Sioux City. The Grand Avenue Viaduct is ...
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Iowa 12 Gordon Drive Viaduct | Department of Transportation
View the NEPA compliance document for the Iowa 12 Gordon Drive Viaduct construction project.
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Gordon Street Bridge Replacement | RK&K Projects
RK&K oversaw the comprehensive design and coordination for the replacement of the Gordon Street Bridge in Allentown, PA, working under the guidance of ...<|separator|>
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Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Gordon E. Taylor ...
Mar 28, 2025 · Beginning Spring 2024, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors will start construction on the Gordon E. Taylor bridge on Highway 9 (Bridge ...<|separator|>
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2136 - Transport and Infrastructure - GORDON RAILWAY STATION
What further works are being planned for Gordon Railway Station, a State Heritage listed station, to cope with the more commuters, as a result of the closure of ...
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Gordon Setter – Breed History, Standards and Origins
All modern standards for the Gordon setter state that the only officially recognized and accepted colour combination for the breed is black and tan. Dogs that ...
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Gordon Setter Dog Breed Information - American Kennel Club
A substantial bird dog named for a Scottish aristocrat. Athletic and outdoorsy, Gordons are bold, confident, and resolute in the field, and sweetly ...Missing: animal | Show results with:animal
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[PDF] The Gordon Setter is a good-sized, sturdily built, black and tan dog
A smooth, free movement, with high head carriage, is typical. Size, Proportion, Substance: Size-Shoulder height for males, 24 to 27 inches; females, 23 to 26.Missing: history characteristics
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Gordon Setter - Breed Standards - United Kennel Club (UKC)
Characteristics. A sturdy hunting dog. Generally good natured. Not as wide working or as speedy as some of the other pointing breeds. Head & Skull.
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Gordon Setter: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care - The Spruce Pets
Feb 23, 2024 · The Gordon setter is a medium-large sporting dog breed from Scotland with a silky, medium-length double coat that comes in black with tan accents.
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Gordon Setter - VCA Animal Hospitals
The Gordon Setter is a large black setter with tan markings, ranging in height from 23 to 27 inches and weighing 55 to 80 pounds.
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Klein-Gordon equation in nLab
Aug 16, 2024 · The Klein-Gordon equation is the linear partial differential equation which is the equation of motion of a free scalar field of possibly non- ...
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Sine‐Gordon Equation | Journal of Mathematical Physics
The equation φ tt − φ xx + m 2 sin φ = 0 is presented as a model field theory and studied in detail. It exhibits discrete conserved quantities and extended ...Missing: theorems | Show results with:theorems<|separator|>
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Sine-Gordon Equation -- from Wolfram MathWorld
Sine-Gordon Equation ... A partial differential equation which appears in differential geometry and relativistic field theory. Its name is a wordplay on its ...
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Sine-Gordon Equation - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The sine-Gordon equation is defined as a partial differential equation that describes the relationship between the angle ω and its derivatives, expressed as ...