John Kirby
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John Kirby is the name of:
- John Kirby (Canadian politician)John Kirby (Canadian politician)John Kirby was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.He was born in Knaresborough, England in 1772 and arrived in the Fort Ticonderoga area of New York with his parents in 1774. His father moved to St. Johns in Lower Canada after the American Revolution...
(1772-1846), Canadian businessman & politician - John Kirby (musician)John Kirby (musician)John Kirby , was a jazz double-bassist who also played trombone and tuba.-Background:Kirby may have been born in Winchester, Virginia, although other sources say he was born in Baltimore, Maryland, orphaned, and adopted. Kirby hit New York at 17, but after his trombone got stolen, he switched to...
(1908-1952), American jazz musician - John Kirby (bishop)John Kirby (Bishop)John Kirby is the Bishop of the Diocese of Clonfert. He was born in Baylough, Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland. He was ordained a priest on 23 June 1963 for his home diocese. He was educated at Garbally College where he later taught...
(born 1938), Irish bishop - John Kirby (footballer)John Kirby (footballer)John Kirby was an Irish soccer player during the 1930s.Kirby played for Bohemians amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland. King played alongside such legendary names as Plev Ellis and Billy Dennis during his time at Bohs....
, Irish footballer - John Kirby (attorney)John Kirby (attorney)John J. Kirby, Jr. is an American attorney employed by the law firm Latham & Watkins LLP, that has represented a number of notable corporations in legal disputes. One of his most well-known cases was Universal City Studios, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd...
, American lawyer - John Kirby (topographer)John Kirby (topographer)John Kirby was an English land surveyor and topographer. His book The Suffolk Traveller, first published in 1735, was the first single county road-book....
(1690-1753), English mapmaker and illustrator - John Henry KirbyJohn Henry KirbyJohn Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States. In addition to serving two terms in the Texas Legislature, he would also establish the Kirby Petroleum Company...
(1860-1940), American businessman - John KirkbyJohn KirkbyJohn Kirkby was an English ecclesiastic and statesman.-Life:Kirkby first appears in the historical record in the chancery during the reign of King Henry III of England...
(died 1290), English ecclesiastic and statesman - John Kirby (baseball)John Kirby (baseball)John F. Kirby , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, from -, for the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union Association, St. Louis Maroons, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Cleveland Blues and Kansas City Cowboys of the American Association.-External links:...
, baseball player - John Kirby (American football)John Kirby (American football)John Patrick Kirby is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants....
, American football player
See also
- John Kirby AllenJohn Kirby AllenJohn Kirby Allen was born in Canasareaugh, near Syracuse in the U.S. state of New York. He, along with his older brother, Augustus Chapman Allen, founded Houston, Texas in 1836. John Kirby Allen was never married...
(1810-1838), American pioneer - Geoffrey John KirkbyGeoffrey John KirkbyGeoffrey Kirkby, DSC and two bars, was a captain in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. He served during the Second World War, mainly at sea in small ships, and became one of the Royal Navy's most decorated officers....
(1918 - 1998), British Royal Navy officer - Jack Kirby (disambiguation)Jack Kirby (disambiguation)-People:*Jack Kirby , comic books*Jack Kirby *Jack Kirby *Jack Kirby , American football player*Jack T...