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 Duff

First Name John
Last Name Duff
Born on January 1, 1701
Died on January 1, 1743 (aged 42)
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John Alexander

First Name John
Last Name Alexander
Died on January 1, 1853
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John Campbell, 2nd of Barcaldine

First Name John
Last Name Barcaldine
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John Swinton

First Name John
Last Name Swinton
Born on April 21, 1925
Died on October 4, 2018 (aged 93)

Major-General Sir John Swinton of Kimmerghame, was a British Army officer who served as Major-General commanding the Household Division and General Officer Commanding London District from 1976 until his retirement in 1979. He was the father of actress Tilda Swinton.

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John, Count of Leiningen-Dagsburg-Falkenburg

First Name John,
Born on March 19, 1662
Died on November 13, 1698 (aged 36)

Johann Karl August, Count of Leiningen-Dagsburg-Falkenburg was a German nobleman. By descent, he was Count of Leiningen and Dagsburg, by heritage, he was Lord of Broich and Bürgel.

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John Campbell of Succoth

First Name John
Last Name Succoth
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John Cocks

First Name John
Last Name Cocks
Born on January 1, 1696
Died on June 24, 1771 (aged 75)
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John Lindsay, 5th Lord Lindsay

First Name John
Last Name Lindsay
Died on January 1, 1563

John Lindsay, 5th Lord Lindsay of the Byres was a Scottish judge.

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John March Phillipps de Lisle

First Name John
Last Name Lisle
Born on September 27, 1891
Died on November 4, 1961 (aged 70)

John Adrian Frederick March Phillipps de Lisle was an English businessman and a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Leicestershire and was captain of the team in the 1930 season. He also served as High Sheriff of Leicestershire. He was born in Kensington, London and died at his home, Stockerston Hall, near Uppingham, Rutland.

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John Wrey

First Name John
Last Name Wrey
Born on August 31, 1797
Died on October 30, 1872 (aged 75)
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