John Moores

English businessman and philanthropist (1896–1993)
Person human Q4308215
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John Moores

Summary

John Moores is a human[1]. Born in Barton upon Irwell[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1896[3]. He died in Formby[4]. He died on September 25, 1993[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Barton upon Irwell[2], John Moores…
  • John Moores died in Formby[4].
  • John Moores was born on January 25, 1896[3].
  • John Moores died on September 25, 1993[5].
  • A child of John Moores was John Moores, Jr.[8].
  • A child of John Moores was Peter Moores[9].
  • A child of John Moores was Betty Moores[10].
  • John Moores held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • John Moores held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Moores's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • John Moores received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • John Moores received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • John Moores is recorded as male[15].
  • John Moores's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Moores's Commons category is recorded as John Moores (British businessman)[17].
  • John Moores's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[18].
  • John Moores's family name is recorded as Moores[19].
  • John Moores's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Moores's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Moores was born in Barton upon Irwell[2]. He was born on January 25, 1896[3].

Career and Affiliations

John Moores worked as an entrepreneur[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[22], in United Kingdom[23] and Knight Bachelor[14], a title of honor[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1300[26].

Personal Life

Children include John Moores, Jr.[8], 1928–2012[27], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28]; Peter Moores[9], a businessperson[29], 1932–2016[30], of United Kingdom[31], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[32]; and Betty Moores[10], a businessperson[33], 1925–2019[34].

Death and Burial

John Moores died on September 25, 1993[5]. He died in Formby[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Moores include Liverpool John Moores University[35], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1823[38], headquartered in Liverpool[39].

Why It Matters

John Moores has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Liverpool John Moores University[35], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1823[38], headquartered in Liverpool[39].

FAQs

Where was John Moores born?

John Moores was born in Barton upon Irwell[2].

Where did John Moores die?

John Moores passed away in Formby[4].

What did John Moores do for work?

John Moores worked as entrepreneur[6].

What awards did John Moores receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13] and Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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