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John Wood (Irish Politician)
John Wood may refer to: Architecture * John Wood, the Elder (1704–1754), English architect * John Wood, the Younger (1728–1782), English architect * J. A. Wood (1837–1910), American architect Education * John Wood (mathematician) (c.1775–1822), American professor of mathematics * John Wood (design theorist) (born 1945), British professor of design * John C. Wood (born 1949), British professor of mathematics * John Cunningham Wood (born 1952), Australian professor of economics * John Wood (activist) (born 1964), education activist, marketing director at Microsoft * Sir John Wood (professor of law) (1932–2014), British law professor Entertainment Acting * John Wood (actor, born 1909), Australian actor * John Wood (actor, born 1946), Australian actor who appeared in the police drama ''Blue Heelers'' * John Wood (English actor) (1930–2011), Shakespearean actor * Mrs. John Wood (1831–1915), British actor * John Wood, birth name of actor John Fortune Other entertainm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wood, The Elder
John Wood, the Elder (1704 – 23 May 1754) was an English architect, working mainly in Bath. In 1740 he surveyed Stonehenge and the Stanton Drew stone circles. He later wrote extensively about Bladud and Neo-Druidism. Because of some of his designs he is also thought to have been involved in the early years of Freemasonry. His notable work in Bath included: St John's Hospital, Queen Square, Prior Park, The Royal Mineral Water Hospital, the North and South Parades and The Circus. Wood also designed important buildings outside Bath, including the reconstruction of Llandaff Cathedral, Buckland House, The Exchange, Bristol, and Liverpool Town Hall. He has been described by Nikolaus Pevsner as "one of the outstanding architects of the day". Early life Wood was born in Twerton near Bath, and baptised in St. James's Church (now demolished). He received a good but basic education at King Edward's School. His father George was a local builder. During his teenage year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Muir Wood
John Muir Wood, (31 July 1805–25 June 1892) was a Scottish musician, piano maker, music publisher and an early amateur photographer. Early life John Muir Wood was born in Edinburgh on 31 July 1805, the son of Andrew Wood and Jacobina Ferrier. Wood's father was a partner in the Edinburgh piano manufacturing and music publishing firm of Muir, Wood and Company, and later Wood, Small and Company. In 1799 his company won a royal warrant as "''Musical Instrument Makers of His Majesty''." Wood was named for his father's initial business partner, John Muir (d. 1818). His father's later business partner was George Small. Music Wood's interest in music likely stemmed from his father's profession as a piano manufacturer and music publisher in Edinburgh. As a youth in Edinburgh Wood received training as a pianist, eventually travelling to Paris and Vienna to continue his musical studies. In 1828 Wood returned to Edinburgh as a music teacher, later entering the family business. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John F
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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