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Definition of “Townshend”

Townshend (ˈtaʊnzɛnd )

Charles, 2nd Viscount, nicknamed Turnip Townshend. 1674–1738, English politician and agriculturist
Pete born 1945, British rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter: member of the Who from 1964 and composer of much of their material

Meanwhile, rhythm guitarist Phil preferred Pete Townshend 's classic windmill moves and Angus Young's shimmy.

Globe and Mail (2003)

Pete Townshend 's Tommy - slammed by the critics - is hubris run riot.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

Rock musician Pete Townshend was recently arrested in the British arm of the international probe.

Globe and Mail (2003)

Twenty minutes earlier, Townshend had arrived back at the house.

NME (New Musical Express) (2003)

Walpole and Townshend 's candidates stood against the government, and by implication the King, with some success.

Malcolm Balen A VERY ENGLISH DECEIT: The Secret History of the South Sea Bubble and the First Great Financial Scandal (2002)

When Townshend refused, Moore accused him of being in favour of the war.

Belfast Telegraph (2004)

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