Howson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Howson family The Howson family was a show-business dynasty founded in Australia, several of whose members went on to further success in America, London and Europe. Family Francis Howson (1794 – 13 April 1863) was an English pianist, arranger and voice coach. ...

, show business dynasty * Albert Howson (1881–1960), American actor * Charles Howson (1896–1976), English footballer * Colin Howson (1945–2020), British philosopher * Emma Howson (1844–1928), Australian opera singer and actress *

Frank Howson Frank Michael Howson (10 March 1952 – 10 February 2024) was an Australian theatre and film director, screenwriter, and singer. He directed ''Flynn'' (1996) on the early life of Errol Flynn and ''Hunting'' (1991). Howson, with Peter Boyle, he ...

(1952–2024), Australian film director and producer * George Howson (headmaster) (1860–1919), English educationalist * George Arthur Howson (1886–1936), British Army officer *

Helena Kaut-Howson Helena Kaut-Howson (born 1940) is a Polish-born British theatre director. Early life and education Helena Kaut-Howson was born (as Helena Kaut) in Lviv, a Polish city which was recently forcibly incorporated into Soviet Union. She is a child ...

, British theatre and opera director *

Herb Howson Herbert Howson (11 August 1872 – 8 May 1948) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in both the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and the Victorian Football League (VFL). Family The son of Harry Josiah Howso ...

(1872–1948), Australian rules footballer * James Howson (1856–1934), English churchman *

Joan Howson Joan Howson (1885–1964) was a British stained glass artist of the Arts and Crafts movement. She trained at the Liverpool School of Art before becoming a student and apprentice to Caroline Townshend. They later developed a lifelong partnershi ...

(1885–1964), British stained glass artist *

John Howson John Howson ( – 6 February 1632) was an English academic and bishop. Life He was born in the London parish of St Bride's Church, and educated at St Paul's School. He was a student and then a canon of Christ Church, Oxford, and Vice-Chanc ...

(c.1557–1632), English bishop *

John Howson (priest) John Saul Howson (5 May 1816 – 1885), British divine and school master, who served as Dean of Chester Cathedral and Principal of Liverpool College Early and private life Howson was born at Giggleswick-on-Craven, Yorkshire.His father was he ...

(1816–1885), English divine *

John-Michael Howson John-Michael Howson (born 8 August 1936) is an Australian writer, reporter, entertainer and Melbourne radio commentator. His involvement in the Australian entertainment scene as a writer, producer and performer spans more than 50 years. Earl ...

(born 1936), Australian writer *

Jonny Howson Jonathan Mark Howson (born 21 May 1988) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder#Defensive midfielder, defensive midfielder for and captain (association football), captains club Middlesbrough F.C., M ...

(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, Ayr ...

(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 Richard John Howson (born August 1968) is a British businessman, and the former chief executive (CEO) of Carillion, a British multinational facilities management and construction services company that went into liquidation in January 2018. Howson ...

(born 1968), British businessman *

Richie Howson Richard Howson (born 19 December 1965) is an English professional darts player who plays in World Darts Federation (WDF) events. Career In 2011, he played in British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournament World Masters where he beat Scott Mitche ...

(born 1965), English darts player * Scott Howson (born 1960), Canadian ice hockey player * Sean Howson (born 1981), Montserratian footballer *

Spencer Howson Dubbed ABC Radio's "favourite son" Spencer Howson (born 9 March 1972 in England) is an Australian radio presenter. He was the host of ''Breakfast'' on 612 ABC Brisbane and when he resigned he had worked for the ABC for 25 years. Career 1990- ...

(born 1972), Australian radio presenter * Susan Howson (mathematician) (born 1973), British mathematician * Susan Howson (economist) (born 1945), Canadian economist * William Howson (disambiguation), various people :* William R. Howson (1883–1952), Canadian politician and judge :* William Howson (footballer) (1892–?), English (soccer) footballer

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