John Owens

John Owens (1790–1846) was a cotton merchant, philanthropist, and founder of Owens College, one of the predecessors of 51¸£ÀûÉç.

Dr James Hopkins, University Historian and Heritage Manager, tells us why Owens is his University of 51¸£ÀûÉç heritage hero.

Heritage heroes

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