John Houlding | |
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| Lord Mayor of Liverpool | |
| In office 1897–1898 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hughes |
| Succeeded by | William Oulton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. August 1833 |
| Died | 17 March 1902 (aged 68) Cimiez, Nice, France |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Education | Liverpool College |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Known for | Founding Liverpool F.C. |
John Houlding (c. August 1833 – 17 March 1902) was an English businessman and local politician, most notable for being, the founder of Liverpool Football Club and later Lord Mayor of Liverpool.[1]
In November 2017, Houlding was commemorated with a bronze bust outside Anfield to mark the 125th anniversary of Liverpool F.C.[2]
- ^ Liversedge, Stan (1991). Liverpool:The Official Centenary History. p. 108. London: Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd. ISBN 0-600-57308-7.
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