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 Wilkins

First Name John

Last Name Wilkins

Born on February 14, 1614

Died on November 19, 1672 (aged 58)

Born in United Kingdom, England

John Wilkins, was an Anglican clergyman, natural philosopher and author, and was one of the founders of the Royal Society. He was Bishop of Chester from 1668 until his death.

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John Wilmot

First Name John

Last Name Wilmot

Died on June 23, 1815

John Eardley Wilmot was a British lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1776 to 1796.

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John MacGregor, Baron MacGregor of Pulham Market

First Name John

Last Name Market

Born in United Kingdom, England

John Roddick Russell MacGregor, Baron MacGregor of Pulham Market,, is a politician from the United Kingdom. A member of the Conservative Party, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Norfolk from 1974 to 2001. He served in the Cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1985-87), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1987-89), Secretary of State for Education and Science (1989-90), Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council (1990-92), and Secretary of State for Transport (1992-94). He was made a life peer in 2001.

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