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John Burke (genealogist), Burke's
John Burke may refer to: Government and politics * John mac Richard Mór Burke, 10th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (died 1536), Irish chieftain and noble * John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde (1642–1722), Irish soldier and peer * John Smith de Burgh, 11th Earl of Clanricarde or John Smith Burke (1720–1782), Irish peer * John Burke, Baron Leitrim or John "na Seamer" Burke or Seán mac an Iarla a Búrc, 1st Baron Leitrim (died 1583), Irish noble * Sir John Burke, 2nd Baronet (1782–1847), Irish soldier and MP for Galway County *John Burke (North Dakota politician) (1859–1937), 10th Governor of North Dakota and Treasurer of the United States ** ''John Burke'' (Fairbanks), a 1963 bronze sculpture * John H. Burke (1894–1951), American lawyer, real estate broker, and politician *John Francis Burke (1923–2006), Canadian politician *John Burke (mayor) (born 1946), mayor of Porirua City New Zealand, 1983–1998 * John R. Burke (1924–1993), U.S. ambassador to Guyana * John P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Mac Richard Mór Burke
John mac Richard Mór Burke, 10th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar ( ; died 1536), was an Irish people, Irish Chief of the Name, chieftain and nobility, noble. Background Burke was a son of Ricard mac Edmund Burke of Roscam, County Galway (died c.1517 in Ireland, 1517), a grandson of Edmund Burke (d.1466), and great-grandson of Ulick Ruadh Burke, 5th Clanricarde (d.1485). John mac Ricard succeeded his father's cousin, Richard Mór Burke, 9th Clanricarde (d.1530) as chieftain in 1530 in Ireland, 1530. Six years later, John was succeeded by the latter's younger brother, Richard Bacach Burke, 11th Clanricarde (d.1538). Annals of the Four Masters From the Annals of the Four Masters, ''M1536.18. The sons of Mac William of Clanrickard, John Duv and Redmond Roe, the two sons of Rickard, son of Ulick, were slain by the sons of the other Mac William, namely, the sons of Rickard Oge, they being overtaken in a pursuit, after they had gathered the preys of the country.'' Genealogy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Burke (lyricist)
John Francis Burke (October 3, 1908 – February 25, 1964) was an American lyricist, successful and prolific between the 1920s and 1950s. His work is considered part of the Great American Songbook. His song " Swinging on a Star", from the Bing Crosby film '' Going My Way'', won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1944. Early life Burke was born in Antioch, California, United States, the son of Mary Agnes (Mungovan), a schoolteacher, and William Earl Burke, a structural engineer. When he was still young, his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where Burke's father founded a construction business. As a youth, Burke studied piano and drama. He attended Crane College and then the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he played piano in the orchestra. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1927, Burke joined the Chicago office of the Irving Berlin Publishing Company in 1926 as a pianist and song salesman. He also played piano in dance bands and vaudeville ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (rugby League, Born 1957)
John Burke (born 2 September 1957) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, selected at representative level for Great Britain (non- Test matches), and at club level for Wigan and Workington Town, as a or . Background John Burke was born in Leigh, Lancashire, England. Playing career International honours John Burke played 3 matches for the England/ English Schoolboys against the Australian Schoolboys, played for Great Britain (Colts), and he was selected for Great Britain while at Workington Town for the 1978 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France. County Cup Final appearances John Burke appeared as a substitute (replacing Steve Davies), and scored a goal in Wigan's 13-16 defeat by Workington Town in the 1977 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington, on Saturday 29 October 1977. John is the only player to receive a winners and runners up medal for a cup final 1978/1979 Lancs cup fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (rugby League, Born 1948)
John Burke (10 January 1948 – 9 June 2013) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non- Test matches), and at club level for Normanton, Leeds, Keighley, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Castleford and Wakefield Trinity, as a . Background John Burke was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He worked as a plumber, and he died aged 65 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Playing career Leeds John was a Normanton boy and his career took him to Leeds, Keighley, South Sydney and Castleford before arriving at Belle Vue in 1978. His Leeds career started in 1964 but he did not break into the first team until 1967 and then more regularly in 1969–70 after the retirement of Mick Clark. In his first full season he won a League Leaders' winners medal and a Yorkshire League winners medal and was in Leeds' front row when they went down to St Helens in the 1970 Championship Fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (footballer, Born 1962)
John Burke (born 10 August 1962) is a Scottish footballer, who played as a full back in the Football League for Exeter City Exeter City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Exeter, Devon, England. The team play in , the third level of the English football league system. Known as "the Grecians", the origin of their nickname is subject to ... and Chester City. References Chester City F.C. players 1962 births Living people Sheffield United F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Larkhall Thistle F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football fullbacks Scottish men's footballers Footballers from Motherwell 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-defender-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (footballer, Born 1956)
John Burke (born 1956) is an Irish former footballer who played as a central defender. Career Along with Jackie Jameson he joined Shamrock Rovers in 1975 from Cherry Orchard. They both were in the 18 man Rovers party that toured Japan in September 1975. He played three games in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup for Rovers. Burke signed for Shelbourne in 1981. And in 1984 signed for Sligo Rovers and played in the last ever game at Glenmalure Park Glenmalure Park, often simply known as Milltown, was a football stadium on the Southside of Dublin city in Ireland. Located in the suburb of Milltown, it was home to Shamrock Rovers from 1926 to 1987, when it was sold to property developer ... on 12 April 1987. Sources * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Burke, John Living people 1956 births Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Association footballers from Dublin (city) Men's association football central defenders League of Ireland players Cherry Orchard F.C. players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Burke (footballer)
John Joseph Burke (28 June 1911 – November 1987) was an Irish professional footballer. A goalkeeper, he played for Chester and Millwall before the Second World War, making over 100 appearances in the Football League. He also appeared as a guest player for West Ham United West Ham United Football Club is a professional Association football, football club based in Stratford, London, Stratford, East London, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football league system, English f ... during the war. In 1947 he joined Gillingham, at the time playing in the Southern League, and helped the club win the championship in 1948. In 1950 the club gained election to the Football League and signed new goalkeeper Larry Gage, but kept Burke on the books. Despite being nearly 40 years old he played five times in the 1950–51 season before retiring. He stood tall. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Burke, Johnny 1911 births 1987 deaths Republic of Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (footballer, Fl
John Burke may refer to: Government and politics * John mac Richard Mór Burke, 10th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (died 1536), Irish chieftain and noble * John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde (1642–1722), Irish soldier and peer * John Smith de Burgh, 11th Earl of Clanricarde or John Smith Burke (1720–1782), Irish peer * John Burke, Baron Leitrim or John "na Seamer" Burke or Seán mac an Iarla a Búrc, 1st Baron Leitrim (died 1583), Irish noble * Sir John Burke, 2nd Baronet (1782–1847), Irish soldier and MP for Galway County *John Burke (North Dakota politician) (1859–1937), 10th Governor of North Dakota and Treasurer of the United States ** ''John Burke'' (Fairbanks), a 1963 bronze sculpture * John H. Burke (1894–1951), American lawyer, real estate broker, and politician *John Francis Burke (1923–2006), Canadian politician *John Burke (mayor) (born 1946), mayor of Porirua City New Zealand, 1983–1998 * John R. Burke (1924–1993), U.S. ambassador to Guyana * John P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (American Football)
John Richard Burke (born September 7, 1971) is a former professional American football tight end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and San Diego Chargers. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL draft. Burke grew up in Holmdel Township, New Jersey and attended Holmdel High School Holmdel High School is a comprehensive community four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Holmdel Township, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school ...., Database Football. Accessed August 22, 2008. References 1971 births Living people Holmdel High School alumni Players of American football from Elizabeth, New Jersey Players of American football from Monmouth County, New Jersey Sportspeople from Holmdel Township, New Jersey American football tight ends Virginia Tech Hokies football players New England Pat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (1990s Pitcher)
John Chandler Burke (born February 9, 1970) is an American former baseball player who was a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1996 and 1997. Early life He was born in Durango, Colorado. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Greenwood Village (suburban Denver, Colorado, Denver), where he was a standout high school baseball player for the Cherry Creek Bruins. College career Burke accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Joe Arnold's Florida Gators baseball team from 1990 to 1992. During his three seasons as a Gator, he set numerous team pitching records, including most career strikeouts and most career strikeouts per inning. He played in the 1991 College World Series, and was named a first-team All-American by ''Baseball America'' following the season. After his professional baseball career ended, he returned to the university and com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (1900s Pitcher)
John Patrick Burke (January 27, 1877 – August 4, 1950) was an American pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball. He went to St. Bonaventure University and played for the New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC East, East division. The ... in 1902. External links 1877 births 1950 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball outfielders Sportspeople from Hazleton, Pennsylvania Baseball players from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania New York Giants (baseball) players Newark Sailors players Montreal Royals players Lancaster Red Roses players St. Bonaventure Bonnies baseball coaches St. Bonaventure Bonnies baseball players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1870s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burke (American Pianist)
John Burke (born 1988) is an American pianist, composer, and songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Burke is best known for his solo piano albums. He has also composed scores for film, video games, and theatre. Background Burke was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied Spanish and music at Oglethorpe University. He later studied public administration at Georgia State University. While in school, Burke discovered pianist George Winston and keyboardist Ray Manzarek and was inspired to become a pianist and composer. Solo piano albums In 2011 Burke released his first solo piano album, ''Synesthesia'', which used the neurological phenomenon of the Synesthesia, same name to guide compositions based on colors. The album was reviewed positively on English and Spanish music review websites and received international radio play. In 2013 Burke released his second album, ''Reverie'', which was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at the solo piano music review site SoloPiano. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |