List of Famous people named John

Name John is among the most common names in USA, England, Canada, Australia. Often it's a shorthand for Johann, Johannes. Similar names: Johann, Johannes, Jon, Johnny, Jonny, Jonah, Johnnie, Joni, Jona, Johny, Jhon, Jone, Jonna, Jonnie, Joon, Jono, Jonni, Jhoon, Jonne, Johnne. Here are some famous Johns:

John V, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst

First Name John

Last Name Anhalt-Zerbst

Born on September 4, 1504

Died on February 4, 1551 (aged 46)

Born in Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Dessau-Roßlau

John V of Anhalt-Zerbst, was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau. From 1544, he assumed rule of the re-created principality of Anhalt-Zerbst.

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John Glover

John Soursby Glover Jr.

First Name John

Last Name Glover

Born on August 7, 1944 (age 82)

Born in United States of America, New York

Actor

John Soursby Glover Jr. is an American actor, known for a range of villainous roles in films and television, including Daniel Clamp in Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Lionel Luthor on the Superman-inspired television series Smallville.

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John II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar

First Name John

Last Name Saxe-Weimar

Born on May 22, 1570

Died on October 31, 1605 (aged 35)

Born in Germany, Thuringia

Johann II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, was a Duke of Saxe-Weimar and Jena.

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John Locke Stratton

First Name John

Last Name Stratton

Born on January 2, 1818

Died on September 18, 1903 (aged 85)

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John I

First Name John

Last Name I

Born on November 30, 1251

Died on May 3, 1294 (aged 42)

Born in Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region

John I of Brabant, also called John the Victorious was Duke of Brabant (1267–1294), Lothier and Limburg (1288–1294). During the 13th century, John I was venerated as a folk hero. He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince.

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