John Houlding

John Houlding
Lord Mayor of Liverpool
In office
1897–1898
Preceded byThomas Hughes
Succeeded byWilliam Oulton
Personal details
Bornc. August 1833
Died17 March 1902 (aged 68)
Cimiez, Nice, France
NationalityBritish
Political partyConservative
EducationLiverpool College
OccupationBusinessman, politician
Known forFounding Liverpool F.C.

John Houlding (c. August 1833 – 17 March 1902) was an English businessman and local politician, most notable for being, the founder of Liverpool Football Club and later Lord Mayor of Liverpool. Formerly he was Everton FC Club President and member.

In November 2017, Houlding was commemorated with a bronze bust outside Anfield to mark the 125th anniversary of Liverpool F.C.

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