John Tanner
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John Tanner may refer to:
- John S. TannerJohn S. TannerJohn S. Tanner is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1989 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:Tanner was born in Halls, Tennessee, and grew up in Union City, Tennessee...
(born 1944), former U.S. congressman from Tennessee - John Riley TannerJohn Riley TannerJohn Riley Tanner was the 21st Governor of Illinois, from 1897 until 1901. He was one of the most remarkable governors of the late nineteenth century....
(1844–1901), former governor of Illinois - John TannerMan and SupermanMan and Superman is a four-act drama, written by George Bernard Shaw in 1903. The series was written in response to calls for Shaw to write a play based on the Don Juan theme. Man and Superman opened at The Royal Court Theatre in London on 23 May 1905, but with the omission of the 3rd Act...
, character in Bernard Shaw's play Man and Superman - John Tanner (American football)John Tanner (American football)John Portor "Hump" Tanner was a professional American football player in the early National Football League with the Toledo Maroons, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Bulldogs. He began his football playing at Owensboro High School. He then played at the college level for Centre College.He played...
(1897 - ?), player in the National Football League, 1922-1924 - John Tanner (cyclist)John Tanner (cyclist)John Tanner is a British racing cyclist from Yorkshire. He competed in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games.He has won the season-long British Cycling Premier Calendar five times.-Palmarés:1992199419951997...
(born 1968), British champion racing cyclist - John S. Tanner (Mormon)John S. Tanner (Mormon)John Sears Tanner is the current President of the Brazil São Paulo South Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He previously served as Academic Vice President of Brigham Young University . Tanner is the husband of Susan W...
(born 1950), former Academic Vice President of Brigham Young University - John Tanner (criminal), convicted of the 1991 murder of Rachel McLean
- John Tanner (narrator)John Tanner (narrator)John Tanner was captured by Shawnee American Indians as a child of ten, after his family had moved to territory on the Ohio River in present-day Kentucky. He grew up with the Ojibwa nation, becoming fully acculturated and learning the Saulteaux language...
(c. 1780–after 1846), child kidnapped by Indians, author of book about it - John Tanner (cricketer)John Tanner (cricketer)John Tanner was an English amateur cricketer who made 53 known appearances in major cricket matches between 1796 and 1826. He died in Sutton, Surrey. Along with Charles Warren, he was the last 18th century player to leave the game.-Career:...
(1772–1858), English amateur cricketer - John Tanner (footballer)John Tanner (footballer)John Denys Parkin Tanner was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town. He was born in Harrogate. He was also a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University from 1947 to 1949, as well as for the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1955...
(1921–1987), English footballer - John Tanner (ice hockey)John Tanner (ice hockey)John P. Tanner is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 21 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Quebec Nordiques.- References :...
(born 1971), retired ice hockey player - John Shirley Frederick TannerJack Tanner (trade unionist)John Shirley Frederick Tanner , known as Jack Tanner, was a British trade unionist.Born in Whitstable, Tanner grew up in London and became a fitter and turner at the age of 14...
(1889–1965), British trade unionist
See also
- Jack TannerJack TannerJack Tanner may refer to:* Jack Tanner, a fictional presidential candidate in the mockumentary, Tanner '88* Jack Edward Tanner, United States federal judge* Jack Tanner, British trade union leader and syndicalist activist...
- John Tanner State ParkJohn Tanner State ParkJohn Tanner State Park is a 138 acre Georgia state park located between Carrollton and Mount Zion. The park is named after John Tanner, a local businessman who operated the park from 1954 to 1971. The park itself is well known for its water-friendly recreation...
- John Tanner HouseJohn Tanner HouseThe John Tanner House is a stone house located in Petersburg, Boone County, Kentucky, built around 1810. It may be the oldest stone house existing in Boone County, Kentucky. It is located on Route 20 East....