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Dave Hodgson: Notable Figures with Similar Names

Football Player

David James Hodgson (born August 6, 1960) is an English former footballer who played for various teams, including Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Norwich City, Sunderland, and Swansea.

Businessman

Dave Hodgson (born unknown) is an Australian businessman and founder of Kingdom Initiatives, formerly known as Kingdom Investors, established in 2007. He gained prominence for his teachings on business practices.

Politician

David Stuart Hodgson MBE (born October 21, 1959) is a British Liberal Democrat politician who served as the mayor of the Borough.

Professor

David Hodgson is a Professor of Ecology and Head of Department at an unspecified institution.

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