John North
New Zealand Baptist minister, editor, theological college principal
About John North
Lived 1871 – 1950 (aged 78–79). John North was a New Zealand theologian.
John James North (26 July 1871 – 14 July 1950) was a New Zealand Baptist minister, editor and the first principal of the New Zealand Baptist Theological College. He was born in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, in 1871.
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1950 New Year Honours "for services to the Baptist organisation in New Zealand". His son Alfred was a lawyer and judge.
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Who was John North?
New Zealand Baptist minister, editor, theological college principal (1871-1950)
When was John North born?
John North was born in 1871 in Dukinfield.
When did John North die?
John North died in 1950 in Auckland.
What was John North's occupation?
John North was a theologian.
What nationality was John North?
John North was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John North (theologian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John North. https://biography.guide/john-north-theologian/
MLA: "John North." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-north-theologian/.
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