John Barnes
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John Barnes was born on November 7, 1963, in Kingston [1][2][3][4]. He worked as an association football player, musician, association football coach, and sports commentator [5][6][7][8]. He was educated at Haverstock School, St Marylebone Grammar School, and St. George’s College, Jamaica . He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire .
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[6], Jamaica[7]
- Ethnic group: Black Britons[8]
- Educated at: Haverstock School[9], St Marylebone Grammar School[10], St. George's College, Jamaica[11]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- League or competition: Premier League[14]
- Commons category: John Barnes (footballer)[15]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[16], wing half[17]
- Residence: Kingston[18]
- Sport: association football[19]
- Family name: Barnes[20]
- Given name: John[21], Charles[22], Bryan[23]
- Instrument: voice[24]
- Participant in: 1990 FIFA World Cup[25], 1986 FIFA World Cup[26], UEFA Euro 1988[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Nickname: el titan, la apisonadora, la muralla[29], el mastodonte[30]
- Birth name: John Charles Bryan Barnes[31]
- Country for sport: England[32]
- Name in native language: John Barnes[33]
- Start of work period: 1981[34]
- End of work period: 1999[35]
- Height: 181 cm[36]
- Coach of sports team: Tranmere Rovers F.C.[37]
Why It Matters
John Barnes has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was John Barnes born?
John Barnes was born in Kingston[2].
What did John Barnes do for work?
John Barnes worked as a musician[3] and sports commentator[4].
Where did John Barnes go to school?
John Barnes was educated at Haverstock School[9], St Marylebone Grammar School[10], and St. George's College, Jamaica[11].
What awards did John Barnes receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].