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John Bowers (ILA President)
John Bowers or Johnathan Bowers may refer to: *John Bowers (actor) (1885β1936), American stage and silent film actor *John Bowers (bishop) (1854β1926), Anglican bishop of Thetford * John Bowers (cricketer) (born 1996), English cricketer * John Bowers (diplomat) (1912β2004), Sudan Political Service mystic who worked for UNESCO *John Bowers (lawyer) (born 1956), Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford * John Bowers (loudspeaker builder) (1923β1987), British HiFi pioneer * John Bowers (unionist) (1922β2011), American labor union leader *John Bowers (writer) (born 1928), American writer and academic * John M. Bowers (1772β1846), U.S. Representative from New York *John C. Bowers (1811β1873), African American entrepreneur, organist, vestryman and civil rights advocate in Philadelphia *John E. Bowers, American physicist, engineer, researcher and educator See also *Jack Bowers John William Anslow Bowers (22 February 1908 β 4 July 1970) was an English footballer, who was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (actor)
John Bowers (born John E. Bowersox; December 25, 1885 β November 17, 1936) was an American stage and silent film actor who starred in 94 films including several short subjects. He has been identified as being an inspiration for the character Norman Maine in '' A Star Is Born'' (1937). Early life and career Born John E. Bowersox in Garrett, Indiana, to George and Ida Bowersox, John Bowers attended Huntington Business College in Huntington, Indiana, where he became interested in acting. He joined a stock stage group and traveled until he landed in New York in 1912, where he appeared in Broadway productions. Bowers began his film career in 1914. Within five years, he became one of the most popular leading men. During his career he co-starred frequently with Marguerite De La Motte, whom he later married. Like many silent film stars, Bowers saw his career collapse when talkies became the standard. Death On November 17, 1936, Bowers heard that his old friend Henry Hathaway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (bishop)
John Phillips Allcot Bowers (15 May 1854 β 6 January 1926) was Bishop of Thetford in the Church of England in 1903β1926. John Bowers was born in Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire and educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford, Magdalen School and St John's College, Cambridge. His first post after ordination was as a Curate at Coggeshall. From 1882 to 1903 he was Chaplain, Domestic Chaplain to the Charles John Ellicott, Bishop of Gloucester and went on to be Diocese of Gloucester, Diocesan Missioner and a Canon (priest), Residentiary Canon at Gloucester Cathedral (1890β1902). In January 1902, he was appointed Archdeacon of Gloucester before his appointment as Bishop of Thetford and Archdeacon of Lynn in 1903 which refers to Kings Lynn. A prominent Freemason,'The Bishop Of Thetford', ''The Times'', Thursday, Jan 7, 1926; pg. 14; Issue 44163; col B he died in Norwich. References 1854 births People educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford Alumni of St John's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (cricketer)
John Bowers (born 18 May 1996) is an English cricketer. He made his first-class debut on 7 April 2018 for Cambridge MCCU Cambridge University Cricket Club, first recorded in 1817, is the representative cricket club for students of the University of Cambridge. Depending on the circumstances of each individual match, the club has always been recognised as holding ... against Essex as part of the Marylebone Cricket Club University fixtures. References External links * 1996 births Living people English cricketers Cambridge MCCU cricketers Place of birth missing (living people) {{England-cricket-bio-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (diplomat)
John Bowers (November 27, 1912 β October 11, 2004) was a British diplomat and head of fundamental education at UNESCO for 20 years from 1947. He was the architect of UNESCO's activities worldwide in literacy and adult education. John Bowers was the son of Basil Bowers, headmaster of Cheltenham College Junior School, and was educated at Cheltenham College and Trinity College, Oxford. While still at school, he took up an interest in bird photography and had pictures published in '' Country Life''. After postgraduate courses in Arabic, Islamic Culture, Anthropology and Law, he joined the Sudan Political Service in 1935. Three years later, he married Sheila Tinson, with whom he lived among the Dinka people of the southern Sudan. One night his tent was shredded by a Lionβthough at the time he was not in it. During World War II he was seconded to the Sudan Artillery Regiment, based at Kufra oasis. Later he fought in Ethiopia with the Upper Nile Scouts and in the Libyan desert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (lawyer)
John Bowers (born 2 January 1956) is a British barrister and part-time judge who has been Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford since 1 October 2015. Born in Grimsby, the son of Alfred Bowers and Irene (), he was educated at Clee Grammar School in Cleethorpes, and then studied law at Lincoln College, Oxford. He was called to the Bar in 1979, took silk (became a Queen's Counsel) in 1998, became a recorder in 2003, and has been a deputy High Court Judge since 2010. He is an honorary professor at the University of Hull. Bowers is a supporter of Grimsby Town F.C. He is married to Suzanne Franks and has three children. Publications Bowers has written, alone or with others, 14 books on law including * * * * Writing in The Law Society Gazette Graham Clayton described ''The Law of Industrial Action and Trade Union Recognition'' as "a work of authority and clarity". Writing in the Industrial Law Journal David Lewis described the first edition of ''Whistleblowing'' as "a com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (loudspeaker Builder)
Bowers & Wilkins, commonly known as B&W, is a British company that produces consumer and professional loudspeakers and headphones. B&W was founded in 1966 by John Bowers in Worthing, West Sussex, England. In October 2020, B&W was acquired by Sound United, a holding company who owns several other audio brands. Technology, research and development Research and development has been a core activity within B&W, stimulated and exercised by its founder John Bowers (1922β1987). From the start of the company, earnings were invested in new product development. In 1982 the company opened a dedicated, purpose-built research centre titled 'SRE' or 'Steyning Research Establishment' in Steyning, about 10 miles from Worthing. The buildings were fit for audio-related work since they were previously used by SME, the English tonearm designer who felt the downturn in tonearm sales due to the introduction of the new digital media CD. SRE housed a prototype shop and listening rooms, rangi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (unionist)
John M. Bowers (November 11, 1922 β August 21, 2011) was an American labor union leader. Biography Born in New York City on November 11, 1922, Bowers served as a radio operator in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he followed in a family tradition by becoming a longshoreman, and also joined the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). He was a leading supporter of the union during its rivalry with the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen, and this led in 1954 to his election as president of his union local. In the role, he established a seniority system in hiring. In 1963, Bowers was elected as executive vice president of the union. Although he supported union president Teddy Gleason Thomas William "Teddy" Gleason (November 8, 1900 β December 24, 1992) was president of the International Longshoremen's Association from 1963 to 1987. Gleason was born in New York City, the oldest of 13 children. Coming from a family of longs ..., ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bowers (writer)
John Bowers (born 1928) is an American writer. Bowers was raised in Johnson City, Tennessee, during the Great Depression and World War II era. He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1946 and from the University of Tennessee in 1951. From there, he attended the Handy Writers Colony in Marshall, Illinois, founded by Lowney Turner Handy and her husband, Harry Handy, along with her student, the best-selling novelist James Jones. An autobiographical account of this adventure is Bowers's first major book, the memoir ''The Colony'', published in 1971. During the 1960s, Bowers published numerous interviews and articles in major magazines, including ''The New York Times'', ''Playboy'', ''Sports Illustrated'', ''New York'', ''Cosmopolitan'', and ''Harper's'', some of which were collected in paperback under the title ''The Golden Bowers'' in the early 1970s. His first novel, ''No More Reunions'' (1973), about his teen years in Johnson City, was optioned for film but the movie w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John M
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 * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John C
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 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Bowers
John William Anslow Bowers (22 February 1908 β 4 July 1970) was an English footballer, who was twice the top scorer in the Football League and made three appearances for England. Playing career Early days Bowers was born in Low Santon, near Scunthorpe and, after playing for Scunthorpe works side Appleby Works, started his professional career with Scunthorpe & Lindsey United in December 1927. Five months later, he was transferred to Derby County, where he was to remain until 1936. Derby County He was signed for Derby County by manager George Jobey on 5 May 1928, on the same day as future England international Jack Barker. He made his debut in a 2β1 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Baseball Ground on 2 February 1929 and celebrated his first appearance by scoring. It was not until the 1930β31 season that Bowers was to become a regular selection at centre forward after the transfer of Harry Bedford to Newcastle United. His first match in this season came against Arsenal, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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