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George Moore (other)
George Moore or More may refer to: Business * George Moore (philanthropist) (1806–1876), English merchant and philanthropist * George Moore (businessman) (1871–1947), New Zealand Salvation Army officer and businessman * George S. Moore (1905–2000), chairman of Citigroup, 1967–1970 Entertainment * George Moore (novelist) (1852–1933), George Augustus Moore, Irish novelist * George Henry Moore (author) (1823–1892), American writer and librarian * George Washington Moore (1820–1909), New York-born British music hall impresario * George Moore (radio presenter), Australian radio DJ, announcer and host * George N. Moore (1844–?), early photographer in the Pacific Northwest Military * George F. Moore (United States Army officer) (1887–1949), United States Army general * George G. Moore (1844–1925), American Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient * George Moore (Medal of Honor) (1837–1904), Union Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * George Davis Moore (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Moore (philanthropist)
George Moore (9 April 1806 – 21 November 1876) was an English lace merchant and philanthropist. He was born in Mealsgate, Cumberland. Moore accumulated great wealth and built a mansion in Kensington Palace Gardens. He then moved to Mealsgate. Life He was the son of John Moore and Peggy Lowes. He was born at Mealsgate, Cumberland, on 9 April 1806. His ancestors were 'statesmen,' who for more than three centuries had lived upon their own land at Overgates. After receiving some education at village schools, Moore, at thirteen, determined to begin life for himself. It was against family precedent, but at last his father agreed that the boy should be bound apprentice to a draper at Wigton, Cumberland, and the self-reliance which would not allow him to remain a labourer in the country ultimately drove him to London, where he arrived in 1825. His first success was won upon the day after his arrival, when he came off victorious in some wrestling at Chelsea. It was less easy to succeed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |