John Archer
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People
- John Archer (judge)John Archer (judge)John Archer was an English judge.Archer was the son of Henry Archer, Esq., of Coopersale, Theydon Garnon, Essex, by Anne, daughter of Simon Crouch, of London, alderman. He was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. in 1619, and M.A. in 1622. Having entered Gray's Inn as a...
(1598–1682) - John Archer (physician)John Archer (physician)John Archer , was court physician in the reign of Charles II.Of his origin nothing is certainly known; but he was probably an Irishman, as he speaks of having been in practice in Dublin in 1660...
- John Archer (British politician)John Archer (British politician)John Richard Archer was a British race and political activist. In November 1906, he and Henry Sylvester-Williams became among the first people of African descent to be elected to public office in Britain, with Archer becoming a councillor and later Mayor in Battersea.Archer was born to Richard...
(1863–1932), British politician, first person of African descent elected to public office - John Archer (Maryland)John Archer (Maryland)John Archer was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, representing the sixth district for three terms from 1801–1807...
(1741–1810), former U.S. Congressman from Maryland - John Archer (actor)John Archer (actor)John Archer was an American movie and television actor.-Biography:Born Ralph Bowman in Osceola, Nebraska, Archer moved to California at the age of five...
(1915–1999), American movie and television actor - John Hall ArcherJohn Hall ArcherJohn Hall Archer, was a Canadian librarian, historian, civil servant, and the first President of the University of Regina....
(1914–2004), Canadian president of the University of Regina - John Archer, head of microbial genomics at Cambridge University
- John Archer (athlete)John Archer (athlete)John "Jack" Archer was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres....
(1921–1997), - John Archer (basketball coach)John Archer (basketball coach)John Archer was the head basketball coach of the Troy State Trojans from 1956-1973. He was the third coach in the history of the Troy basketball program and accumulated a record of 304-185 in his seventeen seasons as head coach. He guided the program to three NAIA National Tournament appearances...
(died 1998), - John Archer (magician)
- John Archer (footballer)John Archer (footballer)John Archer was a former professional footballer who played as a forward for five professional teams, before becoming manager of Sandbach Ramblers.-Playing career:...
(born 1941), English soccer player - John Lee ArcherJohn Lee ArcherJohn Lee Archer , architect and engineer, was born in Ireland and emigrated to Tasmania in 1827.- Personal life :John Lee Archer, born 26 April 1791 near Thurles, Ireland, was an important factor in the development of the townships of Tasmania during early settlement...
(1791–1852), architect and engineer - John Archer (New Zealand)John Archer (New Zealand)Rev John Kendrick Archer was a Baptist Minister, Mayor of Christchurch and member of the New Zealand Legislative Council.-Early life:...
(1865–1949), New Zealand politician - John Stuart ArcherJohn Stuart ArcherJohn Stuart Archer, CBE was Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Heriot-Watt University from 1997 to 2006.-Life:...
(1943–2007), Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, 1997–2006 - John Archer (British Army officer)John Archer (British Army officer)General Sir John Archer KCB OBE is a former Commander in Chief, UK Land Forces.-Army career:Educated at King's School, Peterborough and St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, John Archer was commissioned into the Royal Norfolk Regiment in 1944...
(1924–1999), British Army general - John Wykeham ArcherJohn Wykeham ArcherJohn Wykeham Archer was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in 1808. In 1820 he came to London, and became a pupil of John Scott, the celebrated engraver of animals. In 1827 he produced in Newcastle a series of large etchings of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, and etchings of the Abbey Church, and Abbot's...
(1808–1864)
Fictional characters
- Jonathan ArcherJonathan ArcherJonathan Archer is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. He is the protagonist of the television series Star Trek: Enterprise, where he is played by Scott Bakula...
, captain of the Enterprise (NX-01) in Star Trek: Enterprise - John Archer, a character in the The ArchersThe ArchersThe Archers is a long-running British soap opera broadcast on the BBC's main spoken-word channel, Radio 4. It was originally billed as "an everyday story of country folk", but is now described on its Radio 4 web site as "contemporary drama in a rural setting"...
, killed in a tractor accident in 1998
See also
- John Archer-Houblon, MP for EssexEssex (UK Parliament constituency)Essex was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1290 until 1832. It elected two MPs, traditionally referred to as Knights of the Shire, to the House of Commons...