John Burns (disambiguation)
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John Burns
(1858–1943) was an English trade unionist, anti-racist, socialist and politician.
John Burns may also refer to:
The name also can refer to:
John Burns
John Elliot Burns was an English trade unionist and politician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly associated with London politics. He was a socialist and then a Liberal Member of Parliament and Minister. He was anti-alcohol and a keen sportsman...
(1858–1943) was an English trade unionist, anti-racist, socialist and politician.
John Burns may also refer to:
- John A. BurnsJohn A. BurnsJohn Anthony Burns served as the second Governor of Hawaii from 1962 to 1974. Born in Fort Assinniboine, Montana, Burns was a resident of Hawaii from 1913....
(1909–1975), delegate and governor of the U.S. state of Hawaii - John F. BurnsJohn F. BurnsJohn Fisher Burns is a British journalist, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. He is the London bureau chief for The New York Times, where he covers international issues. Burns also frequently appears on PBS...
(born 1944), foreign correspondent for The New York Times - John Horne BurnsJohn Horne BurnsJohn Horne Burns was a United States author. He is best known as the author of the 1947 story-cycle The Gallery, which depicts life in Allied-occupied Naples, Italy, in 1944 from the perspective of several different characters...
(1916–1953), American military intelligence officer and novelist, author of The Gallery - John L. BurnsJohn L. BurnsJohn Lawrence Burns , veteran of the War of 1812, became a 70-year-old civilian combatant with the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War...
(1794–1872), soldier, War of 1812, civilian combatant in the American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg - John M. Burns (sailor), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
- John Burns (audio engineer)John Burns (audio engineer)John Burns is a British recording engineer best known for his credits with noted bands of the 1970s including Jethro Tull, Clouds, Genesis, John Martyn and reggae acts Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff and Toots & The Maytals....
, British recording engineer and producer, 1960s - present - John M. Burns (born 1938), British comic artist known for his work on Modesty Blaise and Judge Dredd
- John Burns (minister)John Burns (minister)Rev. Dr. John Burns D.D. was born in Stirling, the son of John Burns of Stirth and Janet Young of Risk.He was a minister in the Church of Scotland, and he served a Glasgow cure longer than any minister on record, having been in the Barony for sixty-nine years. Four of these years he was assistant...
(1744–1839), Scottish minister - John Burns (radio)John Burns (Radio)John Burns, with on-air partner Ross Stevenson are icons of Melbourne radio. Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & John Burns on radio station 3AW is one of Australia's most successful radio shows....
(born c.1950), radio announcer on 3AW, Melbourne - John Burns (surgeon)John Burns (surgeon)John Burns FRS, was a Scottish surgeon.He was the eldest son of Rev. John Burns, who was the minister of the Barony Church until his death....
(1775–1850), Scottish surgeon - Jake BurnsJake BurnsJake Burns is a singer and guitarist, and is best known as the frontman of Stiff Little Fingers.-Career:...
(born 1958), Irish singer, guitarist and musician, Stiff Little Fingers - John Burns (entomologist)John Burns (entomologist)John Burns is an entomologist, curator of Lepidoptera and professor at Department of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution.-Academic background:Burns has completed his BS at Johns Hopkins University & MS, PhD at University of California, Berkeley....
- John Burns (Australian rules footballer)John Burns (Australian rules footballer)John Burns is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Geelong in the VFL during the 1970s....
(born 1949), former North Melbourne centreman - John H. Burns, former United States Ambassador to TanzaniaUnited States Ambassador to TanzaniaThe country that is now Tanzania comprises the former countries of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Tanganyika achieved independence from the United Kingdom in December 1961....
- John Burns (Irish footballer)John Burns (Irish footballer)John Burns is an Irish former professional footballer born in Dublin who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Nottingham Forest, Bristol City, Carlisle United and Burton Albion...
(born 1977), former Irish footballer - John Burns (Scottish footballer), Scottish professional footballer
- John Burns (baseball)John Burns (baseball)John E. Burns was a professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues in 1884.-External links:...
(born 1861), 19th-century baseball player - John Burns (umpire)John Burns (umpire)John S. Burns was a professional baseball umpire, and the brother of Major League Baseball player Tom Burns.Burns umpired 71 National League games in , all of them as the home plate umpire. -References:...
(1859–1919), 19th-century baseball umpire - John Burns, 1st Baron InverclydeJohn Burns, 1st Baron InverclydeJohn Burns, 1st Baron Inverclyde, FRGS was a ship owner. Born in Glasgow he was the son of Sir George Burns, 1st Baronet, a founder of the shipping company G & J Burns and a partner in the Cunard Steamship Co. and his wife, Jane Cleland...
(1829–1901), ship owner
The name also can refer to:
- John A. Burns School of MedicineJohn A. Burns School of MedicineThe John A. Burns School of Medicine is a public, co-educational institution of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawaii and is one of the leading medical education institutions in the United States. In 1992, Harvard University identified the John A...
, Honolulu, Hawai'i
See also
- John Burns HyndJohn Burns HyndJohn Burns Hynd was a British Labour politician.Educated at St Ninian's Episcopal School and Caledonian Road School, Perth, he left school at 14 and became a Railway Clerk in the District Office of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, Perth, where he worked until 1925...
(1902–1971), British Labour politician - Jack Burns (disambiguation)Jack Burns (disambiguation)Jack Burns may refer to:*Jack Burns , American comedian*Jack Burns *Jack Burns *Jack Burns , Scottish golfer*Jack Burns...
- Burns (surname)Burns (surname)Burns is a geographical surname originating in the British Isles. The name Burns was first used by the Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish and English border. The first Burns family lived in the county of Cumberland. Burns can also be an Americanization of a Jewish surname.-Origin of the...