Sir John Moore

Sir John Moore may refer to:

  • Sir John Moore, 1st Baronet, British admiral (1718-1779)
  • John Moore (British Army officer), British general (1761-1809)
  • John Moore (Lord Mayor) (1620–1702), merchant and Alderman of London

Famous quotes containing the words sir john, sir, john and/or moore:

    “Columbus’s doom-burdened caravels
    Slant to the shore, and all their seamen land.”
    —Sir John Collings Squire (1884–1958)

    “Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist.”
    —Terence, Sir Conran (b. 1931)

    “It is as absurd to argue men, as to torture them, into believing.”
    —Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801–1890)

    “Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
    And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore.”
    —Thomas Moore (1779–1852)