John Norton
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John Norton may refer to:
- John Norton, 5th Baron GrantleyJohn Norton, 5th Baron GrantleyJohn Richard Brinsley Norton, 5th Baron Grantley, FSA, FRNS was a British peer and numismatist.Norton was born in Florence, Italy, the son of Thomas Norton, 4th Baron Grantley and his wife, Maria, née Federigo, and a grandson of Caroline Norton, the writer, and was educated at Harrow School and...
(1855–1943), British peer and numismatist - John Norton (architect)John Norton (architect)John Norton was an English architect who designed country houses, churches and a number of commercial buildings. He was born and educated in Bristol...
(1823–1904), Victorian Gothic revivalist, remodelled Tyntesfield - John Norton (athlete)John Norton (athlete)John Kelley Norton was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.He was born in Santa Clara, California and died in New York City....
(1893–1979), Olympic medalist - John Norton (water polo)John Norton (water polo)John Bayes Norton was an American water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He died in Lebanon, Pennsylvania....
(1899–1987), American water polo player - John Norton (Mohawk chief)John Norton (Mohawk chief)The Mohawk Major John Norton played a prominent role in the War of 1812, leading Iroquois warriors from Grand River into battle against American invaders at Queenston Heights, Stoney Creek, and Chippawa.-Early life:...
, played a prominent role in the War of 1812 - John Norton (Puritan divine)John Norton (Puritan divine)John Norton was a Puritan divine, and one of the first authors in the United States of America.-Career:...
(1606–1663) - Rev. John Norton, founding pastor of Old Ship ChurchOld Ship ChurchThe Old Ship Church was built in 1681 in Hingham, Massachusetts in the United States. It is the oldest church in continuous ecclesiastical use in the United States. It is the only remaining 17th century Puritan meetinghouse in America...
in Hingham, Massachusetts, nephew of the above, and great-grandfather of Abigail Adams - John N. NortonJohn N. NortonJohn Nathaniel Norton was a Nebraska Democratic politician.Born on a farm near Stromsburg, Nebraska on May 12, 1878, he attended Bryant Normal University in Stromsburg. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1901 and University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1903. He served as clerk and...
(1878–1960), Nebraska Representative - John Norton (Australian journalist)John Norton (Australian journalist)John Norton, , was an English-born Australian journalist, editor and member of the New South Wales Parliament. He was a writer and newspaper proprietor best known for his Sydney newspaper the Truth...
(1858–1916), journalist and politician - John Pitkin NortonJohn Pitkin NortonJohn Pitkin Norton was a noted educator, agricultural chemist, and author. He was born in Albany, New York....
(1822–1852), American educator, agricultural chemist, and author - John W. NortonJohn W. NortonJohn Warner Norton was an Illinois muralist and easel artist who pioneered the field in the United States.Among his works are the landmark 1929 long ceiling mural for the concourse ceiling of the Chicago Daily News Building , the Ceres mural in the Chicago Board of Trade Building ,...
(1876–1934), Illinois muralist - John Norton (author)John Norton (author)-Life:John Norton graduated from Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania with an M.A. and Ph.D. He taught at the University of California, Riverside....
, American poet and fiction writer - John Bruce NortonJohn Bruce NortonJohn Bruce Norton was a British lawyer and educationist who served as the Advocate-General of Madras Presidency. He was the father of lawyer and Indian independence activist Eardley Norton.- Early life :...
(1815–1883), British lawyer and educationist
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- Jack NortonJack NortonJack Norton , was a mustachio'd American stage and film character actor who appeared in 184 films between 1934 and 1948, often playing drunks, although in real life he was a teetotaler.-Career:...
(1882–1958), actor - Jack Norton (musician) (born 1980), American children's musician