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Gurney, Joseph John — (1788–1847) Missionary, Philanthropist and Sect Founder. Gurney was born in Norwich and was the brother of the prison reformer Elizabeth fry. At the age of thirty he became a minister in the Society of Friends. Between 1837 and 1840, he… … Who’s Who in Christianity
Joseph John Gurney — (2 August 1788 4 January 1847) was a banker in Norwich, England and an evangelical Minister of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), whose views and actions led, ultimately, to a schism among American Quakers.BiographyGurney was born at… … Wikipedia
John Gurney — The name John Gurney may refer to:* Sir John Gurney (1768–1845) English judge; * John Gurney (1750 1789) proprietor of Gurney s Bank and father of Joseph John Gurney * Joseph John Gurney (1788 1847) banker in Norwich, England and a prominent… … Wikipedia
Gurney's bank — was a well respected family run bank headquartered in Norwich, England. It merged into Barclays Bank in 1896.HistoryThe bank was founded in 1770 by John and Henry Gurney, sons of John Gurney (1688 – 1741), who passed the business to Henry s son,… … Wikipedia
John Henry Gurney — (* 4. Juli 1819 in Earlham Hall, Norfolk, England; † 20. April 1890) war ein englischer Bankier und Amateur Ornithologe. Gurney war der einzige Sohn des Bankiers Joseph John Gurney aus Earlham Hall, Norfolk. Im Alter von zehn Jahren wurde er zu… … Deutsch Wikipedia
John Henry Gurney — (July 4, 1819 April 20, 1890) was an English banker and amateur ornithologist.Gurney was the only son of Joseph John Gurney of Earlham Hall, Norfolk. At the age of ten he was sent to a private tutor at Leytonstone near the Epping Forest, where he … Wikipedia
Gurney — (spr. Gorni), 1) Brite, studirte erst Medicin u. wurde hierauf Chemiker u. Mechaniker. Er wurde 1828 Erfinder des Dampfwagens, indem er das System einzelner Röhren auf die Dampferzeugung statt eines Dampfkessels anwendete, aber die Anwendung… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Gurney (surname) — The surname Gurney traces its lineage back to the Counts de Gourney, who arrived in Britain with William the Conqueror. Members of the extended Gurney family include:* Alex Gurney (born 1974) American professional auto racing driver and son of… … Wikipedia
John Wilbur — For the football player of the same name see John Wilbur (football player). John Wilbur (July 17, 1774 ndash; May 1, 1856) was a prominent American Quaker minister and religious thinker who was at the forefront of a controversy that led to the… … Wikipedia
Joseph Jackson Lister — For the zoologist see Joseph Jackson Lister (naturalist) Joseph Jackson Lister, FRS (January 11, 1786 October 24, 1869) was an amateur British opticist and physicist and the father of Joseph Lister. Infobox Scientist name = Joseph Jackson Lister… … Wikipedia
