John Walker is a computer programmer and the founder of the CAD software company Autodesk, and co-author of Auto CAD.
John Walker (29 May 1781 – 1 May 1859) was an English chemist from Stockton-on-Tees, who in 1826 accidentally invented the friction match by mixing potash and antimony. The first recorded sale from his store was 7 April 1827 under the name 'friction lights'. He refused to patent his invention preferring instead to pursue his scientific studies.
John (Johnnie) Walker (1805 – 1857) was a Scottish grocer, who originated what would become one of the world’s most famous whisky brand names.
Revd Dr John Walker (1730–1803) was Professor of Natural History at the University of Edinburgh from 1779 to 1803. He was a protege of the chemist William Cullen and a colleague of Dugald Stewart, Joseph Black and several other Edinburgh professors who shaped the intellectual milieu of late Enlightenment Scotland. During his long career, he became a distinguished chemist, botanist, mineralogist and geologist, as well as being a minister in the Church of Scotland.
John Walker (February 13, 1744–December 2, 1809) was an American politician.
John Walker is an Australian actor noted for his role in the sketch comedy show Full Frontal (1994-97) and its successor Totally Full Frontal (1998-99). His most notable character in the series was sleazy news presenter Ian Goodings. Walker also made a brief appearance in the 1999 comedy The Craic alongside comedian Jimeoin.
John Walker (born 18 March, 1732 in Colney Hatch, Middlesex; died 1 August, 1807 in London) was an English lexicographer best known for his Rhyming Dictionary (1775) and Critical Pronouncing Dictionary (1791). In his early life he was an actor, which may have led to his interest in careful pronunciation.
John Walker (15 September 1826 - 14 August 1885) was an English cricketer.
John Riddell Bromhead Walker, CVO, MC (1913—9 September 1984) was a long-serving English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. His heraldic career began on 15 October 1947 when he was appointed Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary. He held this position until 1954 when he was promoted to the office of Lancaster Herald of Arms in Ordinary to replace Archibald George Blomefield Russell, who had been advanced to the position of Clarenceux King of Arms.
John Walker is an american football cornerback.
John Walker (October 15, 1770-May 26, 1838), was a U.S. politician from Missouri.
John Walker (born 31st May 1874, died 1940) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Liverpool Football Club in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, helping them to a Football League Championship.
John Walker is a professional rugby league player for European Super League club Wigan Warriors. His position of choice is centre.