John Owens

John Owens (1790–1846) was a cotton merchant, philanthropist, and founder of Owens College, one of the predecessors of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.

Dr James Hopkins, University Historian and Heritage Manager, tells us why Owens is his University of Manchester heritage hero.

Heritage heroes

Hear from more of our staff and students about their heroes from the University's past.

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