Moore (redirected from Moore, Sir John)

Moore, city (1990 pop. 40,761), Cleveland co., central Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City; inc. 1887. Its manufactures include lightning- and surge-protection equipment, packaging for foods, and auto parts.

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Moore

1. Bobby. full name Robert Frederick Moore. 1941--93, English footballer, captain of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966

2. Dudley (Stuart John). 1935--2002, British actor, comedian, and musician noted for his comedy partnership (1960--73) with Peter Cook and such films as 10 (1979) and Arthur (1981)

3. George. 1852--1933, Irish novelist. His works include Esther Waters (1894) and The Brook Kerith (1916)

4. G(eorge) E(dward). 1873--1958, British philosopher, noted esp for his Principia Ethica (1903)

5. Gerald. 1899--1987, British pianist, noted as an accompanist esp to lieder singers

6. Henry. 1898--1986, British sculptor. His works are characterized by monumental organic forms and include the Madonna and Child (1943) at St Matthew's Church, Northampton

7. Sir John. 1761--1809, British general; commander of the British army (1808--09) in the Peninsular War: killed at Corunna

8. Marianne (Craig). 1887--1972, US poet: her works include Observations (1924) and Selected Poems (1935)

9. Thomas. 1779--1852, Irish poet, best known for Irish Melodies (1807--34)