John Laird was a British shipbuilder and key figure in the development of the town of Birkenhead. He was the elder brother of Macgregor Laird. He was one of the first to use iron in the construction of ships.
- Occupation
- engineer, shipbuilder, politician
- Position held
- member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- June 14, 1805
- Died
