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John Burnett (actor)
John Burnett may refer to: Law * John Burnett (advocate) (c. 1764–1810), Scottish advocate and judge * John Burnett (judge) (1831–1890), American judge on the Oregon Supreme Court Politics * John Burnett (colonial secretary) (1781–1860), colonial secretary of Van Diemens Land * John Burnett (trade unionist) (1842–1914), British trade unionist and civil servant * John George Burnett (1876–1962), British politician, Member of Parliament * John Burnett, Baron Burnett (born 1945), British politician, Member of Parliament * John L. Burnett (1854–1919), U.S. Representative from Alabama Sports * John Burnett (cricketer) (1840–1878), English cricketer * Johnny Burnett (baseball) (1904–1957), American baseball player * John Burnett (footballer) (born 1939), English association (soccer) footballer * John Burnett (rugby league) (1935–2022), English rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s Other * John Burnett (merchant) (1729–1784), Aberdeen merc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (advocate)
John Burnett or John Burnet FRSE (1763 – 8 December 1810) was a Scottish advocate, judge and legal scholar. Life see He was the son of William Burnett of Monboddo, an advocate in Aberdeen, where he was born in 1763. He was admitted advocate at Edinburgh University on 10 December 1785. In 1792 he was appointed advocate-depute, and in October 1803 was made Sheriff of Haddington. In April 1810 he became Judge Admiral of Scotland. He was also for some time counsel for the city of Aberdeen. In 1791 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Scotland being proposed by Daniel Rutherford and Archibald Alison. He died on 7 December 1810, while his work on the ''Criminal Law of Scotland'' was passing through the press. It was published in 1811. Though in certain respects imperfect and misleading, it is a work of great merit, the more especially that it is one of the earliest attempts to form a satisfactory collection of decisions in criminal cases. His role as Judge Admiral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (rugby League)
John Burnett (1935 – 29 December 2022) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax as a . Background John Burnett was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was a pupil at Battinson Road School (now Mount Pellon Primary Academy), Halifax, and he was the chairman of The Shay Redevelopment Appeal committee that had the task of raising £140,000 towards the cost of the first stage redevelopment . Playing career County honours John Burnett won caps for Yorkshire while at Halifax. Championship final appearances John Burnett played, and was captain, in Halifax's 15-7 victory over St. Helens in the Championship Final during the 1964–65 season at Station Road, Swinton Station Road was a stadium in Pendlebury, near Manchester, England. It was the home of Swinton Rugby League Club between 1929 and 1992 and was widely recognised as on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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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] |
John Burnett (priest)
John Burnett was an Anglican priest in the second half of the twentieth century.'' Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980–82'', p. 908, London: Oxford University Press, 1980 Scott was educated at the Australian College of Theology and ordained a deacon in 1953 and a priest in 1954.''Crockford's Clerical Directory'', 1973–74, 85th Edition, p 137. After a curacy at Thornbury he was the incumbent at Northcote from 1957 to 1960; and Swan Hill from 1960 to 1965. He was Archdeacon An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in the Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, St Thomas Christians, Eastern Orthodox churches and some other Christian denominations, above that o ... of St Arnaud from 1965 to 1968; and of The Murray from 1968 to 1969, then Archdeacon of Mallee (1969–70) and again of St Arnaud (1970–72). References 20th-century Australian Anglican priests Archdeacons of St Arnaud Archdeacons of The Murr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (historian)
John Burnett (20 December 1925 – 5 November 2006) was a social historian who was a professor at Brunel University between 1972 and 1990. His research examined the day-to-day lives of ordinary British people in the 19th and 20th centuries. Originally from Nottingham, he studied at High Pavement School, and then read history and law at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, then law at the University of London. He taught at Guildford Technical College and Borough Polytechnic before reading for a PhD in history at the London School of Economics The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a public university, public research university located in London, England and a constituent college of the federal University of London. Founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidn .... The Burnett Archive of Working Class Autobiography, housed at Brunel University and containing over 230 autobiographies, was compiled by Burnett, David Vincent and David Mayall. Burnett, Vincent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Harrison Burnett
Sir John Harrison Burnett (21 January 1922 – 22 July 2007) was a British botanist and mycologist, who served as the principal and vice chancellor of Edinburgh University from 1979 to 1987. Early life and education Burnett was born in Ripon, Yorkshire, the son of Rev. T. Harrison Burnett of Paisley Abbey. He was educated at Kingswood School in Bath before going up to Merton College, Oxford to read botany in 1940. His studies were interrupted by the Second World War and from 1942 he served as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR). He served protecting the Atlantic convoys and in the Mediterranean during the Siege of Malta. He was Mentioned in Dispatches. He later served as a Royal Marine commando. In Yugoslavia, he spent time with Marshall Tito in a cave. He resumed his studies in 1946 and graduated with a first class BSc in botany in 1947. He was awarded the Christopher Welch Research Scholarship and began doctoral research on fungi. He also began teachin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Napier Burnett
John Napier Burnett (1899–1989) was an important pioneer of education in British Columbia. Born in Fraserburgh, Scotland, Burnett moved to Vancouver in 1911. After completing his education in Vancouver, at the University of British Columbia, he became a member of the Epsilon Delta Chapter, Phi Delta Kappa. Burnett consulted the needs of both the students and the staff, and supported the welfare of educational organizations. He became more and more successful in the educational field, becoming the President of the BC Teachers Federation, and as an administrator in the Burnaby and Vancouver districts. In the World War II he served in the Irish Fusiliers, Vancouver Regiment, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. After a stint in the Cariboo and Okanagan regions as an inspector of schools, he became director in various other areas. Burnett's efforts in improving the school infrastructure led him to become the District Superintendent of Schools in Richmond in 1955. He re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (merchant)
John Burnett (1729–1784) was a Scottish merchant and founder of the Burnett prize. Biography Burnett was the son of an Aberdeen merchant, who belonged to the Scottish Episcopal Church. He entered business in 1750, his father having failed shortly before, and made a living in stocking-weaving and salmon-fishing. He and his brother paid off their father's debts, amounting to £7,000 or £8,000. Burnett gave up attending public worship, but gave religious instruction to his servants. He was influenced by the example of John Howard the philanthropist, whom he probably met in 1776 in Scotland, and took an interest in charitable movements. He owned the estate of Dens in Buchan, just outside Aberdeen. He died unmarried on 9 November 1784. His brother inherited his estate. Monies were also left for two literary prizes and to the poor of Aberdeen. Legacy Burnett directed that part of his estate should be applied for the benefit of the poor of Aberdeen and the neighbourhood, and part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (footballer)
John Burnett (born 24 June 1939) was an English professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ... who played as a full-back. References 1939 births Sportspeople from Market Rasen English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players English Football League players Living people Footballers from Lincolnshire {{England-footy-defender-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (judge)
John Burnett (July 4, 1831 – March 1, 1901) was an American judge in the state of Oregon. He was the 24th associate justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. A native of Missouri, he also served as a county and circuit court judge in Oregon, and was elected to the Oregon State Senate. Early life Burnett was born on July 4, 1831, in Louisiana, Missouri, to Jane and Benjamin Burnett.Corning, Howard M. ''Dictionary of Oregon History''. Binfords & Mort Publishing, 1956. He was educated in Missouri before the family moved to California. Burnett engaged in gold mining from 1849 to 1851 before returning to Missouri. In 1853, Burnett set off for Nevada County, California, with a band of cattle and upon his arrival he returned to gold mining. Oregon Burnett then moved north to Oregon Territory in 1858. The following year he married the former Martha Hinton and they settled in Benton County, Oregon, where they raised seven children. Burnett also studied law and began private law practi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Burnett (baseball)
John Henderson Burnett (November 1, 1904 – August 12, 1959) was an American professional baseball player who appeared primarily as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1927 to 1935 for the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Browns. Burnett holds the record for most hits in a single game in MLB history, with nine, albeit in extra innings. Biography Born in Bartow, Florida, Burnett made his major-league debut for the Cleveland Indians at the age of 22 on May 7, 1927, against the Philadelphia Athletics after graduating from the University of Florida. Burnett wore uniform number 1 in all eight of his seasons with the Indians. In 1930, Burnett's first season as an everyday starter, he was batting above .300 into July when, on July 19, he broke his wrist and was sidelined for the season. Without Burnett, the Indians finished eight games above .500. On July 10, 1932, still playing for the Indians, Burnett set the major-league record for hits in a single game, compiling nine hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Burnett (cricketer)
John David Burnett (25 February 1840 – 18 June 1878) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Surrey. Having played from 1882 to 1890, he appeared in five first-class matches. His brother was Ernest Burnett, who was also a first-class cricketer. He was educated at Harrow School for whom he played cricket.''Wisden Cricketer's Almanack'', "Obituaries in 1878" Born in Vauxhall, London, Burnett died in Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg (; Zulu: umGungundlovu) is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality. Its Zulu name umGungundlovu ..., South Africa. References 1840 births 1878 deaths English cricketers Surrey cricketers Surrey Club cricketers Gentlemen of the South cricketers People educated at Harrow School {{England-cricket-bio-1840s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |