Howson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Howson family, show business dynasty * Albert Howson (1881–1960), American actor * Charles Howson (1896–1976), English footballer *

Colin Howson Colin Howson (1945 – 5 January 2020) was a British philosopher. He was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, where he joined the faculty on 1 July 2008. Previously, he was Professor of Logic at the London School of Economics. H ...

(1945–2020), British philosopher * Emma Howson (1844–1928), Australian opera singer and actress * Frank Howson (born 1952), Australian film director and producer * George Howson (1860–1919), English educationalist *

George Arthur Howson Major George Arthur Howson MC (7 September 1886 – 28 November 1936) was an officer in the British Army in the First World War, and later the founder and chairman of the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory. Early life Howson was the youngest chi ...

(1886–1936), British Army officer * Helena Kaut-Howson, British theatre and opera director * Herb Howson (1872–1948), Australian rules footballer *

James Howson The Venerable James Francis Howson (1856–1934) was Archdeacon of Craven from 1928 to 1934. Howson was born into an ecclesiastical family. His father John Howson was Dean of Chester from 1867 to 1885. His older brother George Howson (1854– ...

(1856–1934), English churchman * Joan Howson (1885–1964), British stained glass artist * John Howson (c.1557–1632), English bishop * John Howson (priest) (1816–1885), English divine * John-Michael Howson (born 1936), Australian writer * Jonny Howson (born 1988), English footballer *

Peter Howson Peter Howson OBE (born 27 March 1958) is a Scottish painter. He was a British official war artist in 1993 during the Bosnian War. Early life Peter Howson was born in London of Scottish parents and moved with his family to Prestwick, Ayrs ...

(born 1958), Scottish painter *

Peter Howson (politician) Peter Howson CMG (22 May 1919 – 1 February 2009) was an Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1955 to 1972, representing the Liberal Party. He was Minister for Air from 1964 to 1968 and Minister for the Envir ...

(1919–2009), Australian politician * Richard Howson (born 1968), British businessman * Richie Howson (born 1965), English darts player * Scott Howson (born 1960), Canadian ice hockey player *

Sean Howson Sean Howson (born 25 November 1981) is a footballer, who last played for Sussex County League side Hurstpierpoint, where he played as a striker. He is a full international for Montserrat Montserrat ( ) is a British Overseas Territories, Bri ...

(born 1981), Montserratian footballer * Spencer Howson (born 1972), Australian radio presenter * Susan Howson (mathematician) (born 1973), British mathematician *

Susan Howson (economist) Susan Kyle Howson (born October 21, 1945) is a British economist, currently professor emeritus of economics at the University of Toronto in Canada. Born in London, Howson received her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Cambridge in 1975, ...

(born 1945), Canadian economist *

William Howson (disambiguation) William Howson may refer to: * William R. Howson William Robinson Howson (March 6, 1883 – June 25, 1952) was a politician, judge, debt collector, soldier, banker, and real estate agent from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Leg ...

, various people :* William R. Howson (1883–1952), Canadian politician and judge :*

William Howson (footballer) William Howson (born 1892) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left. Career Born in Garforth, Howson played for Castleford Town, Bradford City and Oldham Athletic. For Bradford City, he made 58 appearances in t ...

(born 1892), English (soccer) footballer

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