Definitions for "Michael Murphy"
Michael Murphy is the co-founder of the Esalen Institute, a key figure in the Human Potential Movement and author of both fiction and non-fiction books on topics related to extraordinary human potential.
Michael Murphy (born Michael Sean D'Arcy Murphy on September 4, 1986, in Taupo, New Zealand) is the New Zealand Idol runner-up for 2004. Right from the start of the competition, Michael was a hot favourite with the majority of the voters being female and aged between 11-17. He was beaten to the post by Ben Lummis, with whom he formed the closest bond throughout the series.
Michael Murphy, born (Cahir, County Tipperary September 5 1831Army records indicate a date of birth of about 1831-1832; the parish records indicate a birth / baptism of September 5 1831 and his marriage in 1854. However, in later life, Michael Murphy underreported his age, eg 40 in the 1881 census; 53 at his death in 1893, indicating a date of birth of 1840.- Darlington April 4 1893) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross ("VC"), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.