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 Richards

First Name John
Last Name Richards
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John Sanderson Rigge

First Name John
Last Name Rigge
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John Knapp

First Name John
Last Name Knapp
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John Gilbert

First Name John
Last Name Gilbert
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John I. Edgar

First Name John
Last Name Edgar
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John Baxter

First Name John
Last Name Baxter
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John Wise

First Name John
Last Name Wise
Born on February 24, 1808
Died on September 28, 1879 (aged 71)

John Wise was a pioneer in the field of ballooning. He made over 400 flights during his lifetime and was responsible for several innovations in balloon design. His balloon, The Jupiter carried 123 letters to make the first official airmail delivery run for the US Post Office in 1859.

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John Eccles

First Name John
Last Name Eccles
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John Cheyne, 4th of Esselmont

First Name John
Last Name Esselmont
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John Wheatley

First Name John
Last Name Wheatley
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