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John Henry Davies

Chairman and director of Manchester United

  • Fame45.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia674
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1864–1927, aged 63United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomFoundersFounder
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  • Era
    1864–1927
    Aged 63
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Updated 2026-06-16

John Henry Davies was a wealthy British brewery owner who in 1902 took over the football club Manchester United, which was then called Newton Heath. The club was struggling with a debt of £2,670 at the time.

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In the 19th century
#8,983
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Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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