John Moores (British businessman)
English businessman and philanthropist (1896–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir John Moores CBE (25 January 1896 – 25 September 1993)[1] was an English businessman, telegraphist, football club owner, politician and philanthropist, most famous for the founding of the now defunct Littlewoods retail and football pools company. Liverpool John Moores University is named in his honour.
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Sir John Moores CBE | |
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Born | (1896-01-25)25 January 1896 Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire, England |
Died | 25 September 1993(1993-09-25) (aged 97) Freshfield, Formby, England |
Nationality (legal) | British |
Occupation(s) | Telegraphist, later businessman |
Known for | Founder of Littlewoods, chairman of Everton F.C. |
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Moores' football-betting empire and Littlewoods stores made him one of Britain's richest men.