John Bowring

John Bowring (1792–1872) was a British economist, politician and journalist.

Also recorded as Sir John Bowring; Sir John Bowling.

Overview

Born at Exeter in 1792, died at Exeter in 1872.

In detail

the recorded working language is English, Spanish and Italian.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Positions recorded include Governor of Hong Kong and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Bowring”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q332508: John Bowring

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