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William Hanson

William Hanson may refer to:
  • [[William Hanson (cricketer)|William Hanson (cricketer)]], English cricketer
  • [[William Hanson (footballer)|William Hanson (footballer)]], English footballer
  • [[William Hanson (basketball)|William Hanson (basketball)]], American basketball player
  • [[William Hanson (ice hockey)|William Hanson (ice hockey)]], Canadian ice hockey player
  • [[William Hanson (lacrosse)|William Hanson (lacrosse)]], American lacrosse player
  • [[William Hanson (composer)|William Hanson (composer)]], American composer
  • [[William Hanson (etiquette)|William Hanson (etiquette)]], British etiquette coach and author (born 1989)
  • [[William Hanson (judge)|William Hanson (judge)]], American federal judge
  • [[William Hanson (mayor)|William Hanson (mayor)]], New Zealand mayor of Christchurch
  • [[William Hanson (physician)|William Hanson (physician)]], New Zealand physician and intensivist
For the British etiquette coach and author, see the [[William Hanson (etiquette)|Arts and media]] section.

Sports

Cricketer

William Thomas Daniel Hanson (born 21 April 1982) is an English former cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He represented in minor counties and made his professional debut in first-class matches while at university. Hanson's playing career was active primarily in the early to mid-2000s, focusing on limited-overs and university-level competitions rather than fixtures. Hanson began his recorded cricket career in 2003, debuting in first-class cricket for the Centre of Cricketing Excellence (UCCE) against at , . Over three first-class appearances that season for Durham UCCE, he scored 13 runs at an average of 6.50, with a highest score of 9 , while effecting 5 catches and 3 stumpings as wicket-keeper. These matches highlighted his role as a specialist keeper, though his batting contributions remained modest. In minor counties cricket, Hanson played two matches for in the MCCA Knockout Trophy, debuting in 2006 against Wales Minor Counties and appearing again in 2007 versus . For Devon County Cricket Club, he recorded a highest score of 0 , 1 catch, and 4 stumpings across these games, contributing to the team's efforts in regional knockout competitions. His involvement with underscored a commitment to minor counties-level play, though he did not progress to higher domestic or international levels. Note that this William Hanson should not be confused with other athletes sharing the name, such as the American basketball player Bill Hanson.

Basketball player

William Lawrence Hanson (June 4, 1940 – January 25, 2018), known as Bill Hanson, was an American basketball player who achieved prominence as a during his college career at the in the early 1960s. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing 220 pounds, he played for the from 1959 to 1962, earning three-time All-Pac-12 honors and leading the conference in rebounding during his senior year. Hanson averaged 17.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game across 80 appearances, culminating in 1,425 career points that ranked him 12th in program history at the time. Following his collegiate success, Hanson entered professional basketball through the , where he was selected by the Chicago Zephyrs (formerly the Chicago Packers) in the sixth round, 46th overall. Despite the opportunity, he declined a $6,000 contract offer from the team and did not appear in any NBA games. He was also chosen in the ABL draft by the Kansas City Steers, but records indicate no professional appearances in U.S. leagues during the 1962–63 season with the Oakland Oaks or otherwise.) Hanson's brief professional playing career in the 1960s thus remained limited to non-U.S. competition, though his draft status highlighted his potential as an in the .

Ice hockey player

Bill Hanson is a Canadian former player who played as a forward, primarily at the collegiate level during the early 1970s. Born in , , he began his organized hockey career with in the Canadian High School (CAHS) during the 1968–69 season. Hanson continued his development at , joining the men's team in the (ECAC) from 1970 to 1973. Over three seasons, he played in 75 games, accumulating 44 goals, 68 assists, 112 points, and 36 penalty minutes, with his most productive year being 1971–72 when he tallied 19 goals and 28 assists in 29 games. In his senior season of 1972–73, Hanson served as team captain and earned recognition as a Second Team All-Ivy League selection, highlighting his leadership and contributions to the team's offensive efforts. Following his college career, Hanson did not pursue professional hockey.

Arts and media

Composer

William F. Hanson (October 23, 1887 – June 22, 1969) was an composer and music educator renowned for his operas and orchestral works inspired by Native cultures, particularly the music and traditions of the tribe of and . Born in , to Danish immigrant parents who were musicians, Hanson grew up interacting with Ute children, fostering his lifelong interest in indigenous melodies and rituals, which he sought to preserve through Western classical forms. His compositions often blended authentic Native themes—collected during fieldwork—with romantic-era , reflecting early 20th-century efforts to integrate elements into music. Hanson's most celebrated work is the opera The Sun Dance, co-composed with Yankton Dakota author and activist Zitkala-Šá (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), who provided the libretto based on Ute and Sioux sun dance ceremonies. Initially premiered on August 30, 1913, in , with local Ute performers, the opera received subsequent productions at in 1914 and 1935 before a revised professional version debuted in on April 27, 1938, under the New York Light Opera Guild. The piece features original Ute songs transcribed by Hanson alongside his composed arias, highlighting themes of spiritual sacrifice and communal ritual while critiquing . Among his other significant compositions are the opera Bear Dance (also titled Tam-Man'Nacup), which premiered in four performances at in 1928–1929 and draws on Ute bear dance to explore themes of and ; and The Bleeding Heart, first staged in 1937 at the same institution, imagining a legendary Native people tied to through a of love and infused with invented motifs. Hanson's orchestral output includes shorter pieces like Ute War Dance (ca. 1920s) and Shoshone Love Song (1930s), which adapt field-recorded melodies for symphony orchestra, emphasizing rhythmic percussion and modal scales characteristic of Native American music. These works, performed primarily in academic and regional settings, contributed to the "Indianist" movement in American composition, alongside figures like Charles Wakefield Cadman. As a of music at from 1924 to 1957, Hanson integrated his compositional focus on Native themes into his teaching, directing student ensembles and researching through collaborations with communities. His academic role supported broader contributions to in , where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the institution earlier in his career.

Etiquette coach and author

William Richard Henry Hanson FRSA (born 2 September 1989) is a etiquette coach, podcaster, and author known for modernizing traditional manners through and advisory services. As director of The English Manner, a leading etiquette training institute he joined in 2008 and took ownership of in 2019, Hanson advises individuals, corporations, and productions on protocol and gracious living. Hanson's authorship includes bestselling guides on contemporary etiquette, such as Just Good Manners: A Quintessential Guide to , , and (published in the UK in 2024 and the US in 2025), which became a Sunday Times bestseller and offers practical advice on social interactions from dining to digital communication. He co-authored Help I Sxted My Boss: How to Solve All of Life's Awkward Situations* (2023) with , a humorous take on modern dilemmas that also topped bestseller lists. Earlier works like The Bluffer's Guide to (2014), Elegant in a Modern World (2018), and Protocol: Managing Relationships Today (2020) established his reputation for witty, accessible insights into high-society norms.) In media, Hanson co-hosts the comedy podcast Help I Sexted My Boss with , launched in March 2018, where they tackle listener queries on and everyday faux pas, amassing millions of downloads. He also hosts The Luxury Podcast (relaunched in 2025 after originating as Keeping Up Appearances in 2021). Hanson frequently contributes to television, including advisory roles on productions like (2023) and appearances on shows such as This Morning, blending traditional British with contemporary relevance to reach a global audience.

Public service and medicine

Federal judge

William Cook Hanson (May 14, 1909 – June 6, 1995) served as a district judge for both the Northern and Southern of after his appointment by President in 1962. Nominated on June 23, 1962, to fill a new judgeship authorized by the Act of May 19, 1961 (75 Stat. 80), he was confirmed by the on July 13, 1962, and received his commission on July 23, 1962. Prior to his federal appointment, Hanson had been a on the for the Sixteenth Judicial District from 1955 to 1962, building his experience within the Iowa legal system. Hanson's federal tenure was marked by his dual service on both Iowa districts until structural changes in the . He assumed the role of Chief Judge for the Southern District of Iowa from 1971 to 1977, overseeing judicial administration during a period of increasing caseloads. In 1977, he took , continuing to handle cases until his death on June 6, 1995, for a total federal service of 33 years. His career on the bench encompassed a wide range of civil and criminal matters, including antitrust litigation such as Iowa Electric Light & Power Co. v. Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. (1968), where he ruled on motions for in a complex damages case stemming from an electrical equipment conspiracy. Throughout his 40-year judicial career, including seven years on the state bench, contributed to the stability of Iowa's federal , particularly in rural and agricultural disputes reflective of the region's . His decisions often emphasized procedural efficiency, as seen in cases like Quad-City Community News Service, Inc. v. Jebens (1973), where he addressed First Amendment issues in a media access dispute.

Physician and intensivist

C. William Hanson III is an American physician specializing as an internist, anesthesiologist, and . He received a in English from in 1977 and his from the Perelman School of Medicine at the in 1983. Hanson completed residency training in and at the , establishing a foundation in both fields that informs his critical care expertise. Hanson holds the position of Professor of and Critical Care at the Hospital of the , where he also serves as Professor of and . In addition to his academic roles, he is Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President of the , overseeing informatics and technology integration in healthcare delivery. His clinical practice focuses on intensive care for adult patients, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to complex conditions in the ICU setting. Hanson's research in critical care medicine centers on innovative diagnostic and monitoring technologies, including applications for in the ICU and development for rapid disease detection. A notable contribution is his work on technology, which analyzes volatile compounds in breath to diagnose infections such as , demonstrating high accuracy in prospective studies with critically ill patients. This research, featured in clinical trials, highlights potential for non-invasive, point-of-care tools to improve outcomes in intensive care by accelerating identification. His investigations also address resource utilization and training models for critical care services, advocating for organized, on-site teams to enhance patient care efficiency. Hanson has made significant contributions to medical literature through authorship of key texts on intensive care. He edited Procedures in Critical Care (2009), a visual atlas providing step-by-step guidance on essential ICU interventions organized by organ system, aimed at training clinicians in practical techniques. As co-editor of The Intensive Care Unit Manual (2007), he helped compile a comprehensive resource covering the full spectrum of adult ICU management, from initial assessment to advanced therapies. Additionally, he authored Healthcare Informatics (2005), exploring the role of information technology in critical care, and contributed chapters to Principles of Anesthesia (2005) on perioperative and ICU applications. These works, alongside over 100 peer-reviewed articles, underscore his emphasis on evidence-based practices and technological advancements in intensivist training and patient management.

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