John Fisher (disambiguation)
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- Saint John FisherJohn FisherSaint John Fisher was an English Roman Catholic scholastic, bishop, cardinal and martyr. He shares his feast day with Saint Thomas More on 22 June in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints and 6 July on the Church of England calendar of saints...
(c. 1469–1535), English religious leader - John Fisher (bishop of Salisbury) (1748–1825), English religious leader
- John Fisher (cricketer)John Fisher (cricketer)John Fisher was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1921 and 1922.Fisher was born in Hodthorpe, Derbyshire. He made his debut for Derbyshire in 1921 in a match against Essex when he made his top score of 39 after being moved up the batting order for the second innings. He appeared in...
(1897–1954), English cricketer - John Fisher (Delaware)John Fisher (Delaware)John Fisher was a Delaware politician and United States district court judge.Born near Lewes, Delaware, Fisher read law in 1791, and entered private practice, which he remained in until 1812. During that time, he also served as a clerk to the Delaware General Assembly, and was twice Delaware...
(1771–1823), United States federal judge - John Fisher (opera director)John Fisher (opera director)John Fisher is a Scottish opera director, conductor, opera manager, vocal coach, and record producer. The former Artistic Administrator of La Scala in Milan, he has served as the Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Welsh National Opera since May 2006...
(born 1950), Scottish opera director, conductor, opera manager, vocal coach, and record producer - John Fisher (politician)John Fisher (politician)John Fisher , iron founder, manufacturer, was a politician, both in Canada and the United States. He had one son....
(1806–1882), American—New York - John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (Jacky Fisher, 1841–1920), British admiral
- John Charlton FisherJohn Charlton FisherJohn Charlton Fisher, Esq., L.L.D. was a Canadian author, journalist, and publisher.Born in Carlisle, England, John Charlton Fisher was a brilliant student and obtained a doctorate in law...
(1794–1849), Canadian author and journalist - John Dix FisherJohn Dix FisherJohn Dix Fisher, , physician and founder of Perkins Institution for the Blind in Boston, Massachusetts, was born in Needham, Massachusetts, the youngest of the six sons of Aaron and Lucy Fisher. The Fisher family was descended from Anthony Fisher, one of the signers of the Dedham Covenant in 1636...
(1797–1850), founder of Perkins School for the Blind - John H. N. FisherJohn H. N. FisherJohn H. N. Fisher is a venture capitalist, best known for being a managing director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson , with Tim Draper and Steve Jurvetson. He is currently on the boards of companies CafeMom, Contextweb, Good Technology, Raydiance and SolarCity. He also serves as a Trustee of the...
( fl. c. 2000), American entrepreneur - John Norwood FisherJohn Norwood FisherJohn Norwood Fisher is the bass player and founder for the band Fishbone. Fisher has played bass in the band throughout its history, even as other members have departed and returned...
(born 1965), American musician - John R. Fisher (fl. 2000s), Canadian activist
- John Stuchell FisherJohn Stuchell FisherJohn Stuchell Fisher was Pennsylvania's 29th Governor, a Republican.Fisher was born in South Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania, in 1867...
(1867–1940), American politician—Pennsylvania - John Fisher (Australian rules footballer)John Fisher (Australian rules footballer)John Fisher is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the VFL.A wingman, Fisher debuted for Hawthorn in 1957 but it took a couple of seasons before he became a regular in the side. He won the Gardiner Medal in 1958 for the best player in the VFL reserves...
(born 1937), former Australian rules footballer - John William Fisher (1788–1876), British surgeon
- John Henry FisherJohn Henry FisherJohn Henry Fisher was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Brant North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1911 and Brant in the Canadian House of Commons from 1911 to 1917 as a Conservative member...
(1855–1933) - John Bradford FisherJohn Bradford FisherJohn Bradford Fisher is an American plastic surgeon who pioneered suction fat removal, or liposuction.- Liposuction :Fisher was one of the first American authors to present the concept of selective fat removal without traditional skin resection. Published in 1981 with Dr...
, cosmetic surgeon - Jack FisherJack FisherJohn Howard Fisher was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent on June 24, 1957. He played for the Orioles , San Francisco Giants , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , and Cincinnati Reds...
(born 1939), American baseball pitcher - John Fisher (serial killer) husband to convicted serial killer Lavinia FisherLavinia FisherLavinia Fisher is widely recognized as the first female serial killer in the United States of America. Her origins are unknown; however, Fisher resided in the United States for a large amount of her life...
circa 1790-1820 - John Fisher (writer)John Fisher (writer)John Fisher was bailiff of Warwick and a writer.Fisher compiled the 'Black Book of Warwick' in 1565. He is sometimes mistaken for Thomas Fisher, MP for Warwick.-References:...
Roman Catholic institutions
- Saint John Fisher CollegeSaint John Fisher CollegeSt. John Fisher College is a private liberal arts college located in Pittsford, New York, United States, an eastern suburb of Rochester. Fisher is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Tier 1" Northern Master's Universities, while U.S News rates admissions to the College as...
, in New York - St. John Fisher College (University of Tasmania)St. John Fisher College (University of Tasmania)St John Fisher College at the University of Tasmania was established in 1963 and built by the Catholic Church and its community. The college was named after 16th century scholar St John Fisher and provides accommodation for around 100 students. It is located in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia, on...
, in Australia - St John Fisher RC Comprehensive SchoolSt John Fisher RC Comprehensive SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive is a Roman Catholic school of the Diocese of Southwark in Chatham. St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive is one of two genuine comprehensive schools in Medway, an authority that retains selections...
, in Chatham, Kent, England - The John Fisher SchoolThe John Fisher SchoolThe John Fisher Old Boys Association is an exclusive members club for past pupils and teachers of The John Fisher School in Purley, Surrey.Membership of the Association is available to all former pupils of the John Fisher School and those members and former members of the School Staff who are...
, boys secondary school in Purley, England - St John Fisher Catholic High School (Dewsbury)St John Fisher Catholic High School (Dewsbury)St John Fisher Catholic High School was opened in 1958 under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Leeds to serve Catholics living in Dewsbury, Batley and the surrounding areas. It was reorganised in 1974 and the Sixth Form was added in 1979....
, England - St John Fisher Catholic High School, Harrogate, England
- St. John Fisher Catholic High School (Wigan)St. John Fisher Catholic High School (Wigan)St John Fisher Catholic High School is a mixed comprehensive secondary school located in Beech Hill, Wigan, Greater Manchester.It is named after the Catholic martyr John Fisher.-General information:...
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See also
- John Fischer (disambiguation)
- Jonathan Fisher (disambiguation)Jonathan Fisher (disambiguation)Jonathan Fisher may refer to:*Jonathan Fisher , American religious leader*Jonathan Fisher , Irish*Jonathan Fisher , English lawyerSee also*John Fisher...