Wightman

Wightman

Wightman is a surname, and may refer to:

*Arthur Wightman, American theoretical physicist (Wightman axioms)
*Edward Wightman, English Baptist
*Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman, American tennis player, for whom the Wightman Cup is named
*Louise Wightman (Lucy), American bodybuilder and dancer
*Reginald Wightman, Canadian politician
*Robert Wightman, American actor

ee also

*Wightman Award
*Whiteman
*Wigman


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  • Wightman Cup — Der Wightman Cup wurde von der ehemaligen Tennisspielerin und US Open Gewinnerin Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman (1886–1974) ins Leben gerufen. Der Cup wurde von 1923 bis 1989 zwischen den Damenmannschaften der USA und Großbritanniens im Tennis… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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