John Burgess facts for kids
John Burgess is a name shared by many different people who have done interesting things! This page will tell you about some of them.
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People Named John Burgess
John Burgess the Actor
John Burgess (actor) (1933–2010) was an actor. He appeared in many TV shows and movies during his life. Actors bring stories to life on screen or stage.
John Burgess the Political Scientist
John Burgess (political scientist) (1844–1931) was an American political scientist. He studied how governments work and how societies are organized. He taught at Columbia University and helped create the first political science school there.
John Burgess the TV Host
John Burgess (host) (born 1943) is a well-known Australian television personality. He has hosted many popular game shows and entertainment programs. He is famous for his friendly personality on screen.
John Burgess the Cricketer
There have been a few cricketers named John Burgess!
- John Burgess (1790s cricketer) played cricket in the 1700s.
- John Burgess (cricketer, born 1880) (1880–1953) was an English cricketer. He played in first-class matches, which are the highest level of cricket games.
John Burgess the Record Producer
John Burgess (record producer) (1932–2014) was a British record producer. He helped create many famous songs and albums. He was also a co-founder of Associated Independent Recording, a big music company.
John Burgess the Rugby Player and Coach
- John Burgess (rugby union) (1928–2015) was an Irish rugby union player. He played for his country in this exciting sport.
- John Burgess (rugby union coach) (1924–1997) was an English rugby union coach. Coaches help players get better and plan strategies for games.
John Burgess the Painters
- John Bagnold Burgess (1829–1897) was an English painter. He was known for his detailed paintings of everyday life and historical scenes.
- John Cart Burgess (1798–1863) was also an English painter. He often painted landscapes and flowers.
John D. Burgess the Bagpiper
John D. Burgess (1934–2005) was a famous Scottish bagpiper. He was known for his amazing skill playing the bagpipes, a traditional Scottish instrument.
John Burgess in Politics
Several people named John Burgess have been involved in politics:
- John K. Burgess was a member of the Great and General Court. This is a legislative body, like a parliament or congress, that makes laws.
- John S. Burgess (1920–2007) was an important politician in Vermont, USA. He served as the Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. He was also the Lieutenant Governor of Vermont.
- John Wesley Burgess (1907–1990) was a Canadian Member of Parliament. This means he was elected to represent people in the Canadian government.
John P. Burgess the Philosopher
John P. Burgess (born 1948) is a professor of philosophy at Princeton University. Philosophy is the study of big questions about life, knowledge, values, and how we should live.
See also
- John Burgess Karslake (1821–1881) was an English lawyer and politician.
