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 Hay

First Name John
Last Name Hay
Died on December 10, 1765
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John Gerald Fitzmaurice

First Name John
Last Name Fitzmaurice
Born on June 21, 1837
Died on February 17, 1917 (aged 79)
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John Gibson

First Name John
Last Name Gibson
Born on January 1, 1637
Died on January 1, 1717 (aged 80)

Sir John Gibson was the founder of the 28th Regiment of Foot. He was also the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth in 1696–1698 and 1702.

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John Pascoe Grenfell

First Name John
Last Name Grenfell
Born on March 21, 1869
Died on October 6, 1948 (aged 79)
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John W. Foster

John Watson Foster
First Name John
Last Name Foster
Born on March 2, 1836
Died on November 15, 1917 (aged 81)

John Watson Foster was an American diplomat and military officer, as well as a lawyer and journalist. His highest public office was U.S. Secretary of State under Benjamin Harrison, although he also proved influential as a lawyer in technically private practice in the international relations sphere.

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John Kennedy Hill

First Name John
Last Name Hill
Born on April 5, 1821
Died on February 18, 1864 (aged 42)
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John Christopher Seagrim

First Name John
Last Name Seagrim
Born on February 22, 1965 (age 61)
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John Sullivan

First Name John
Last Name Sullivan
Born on April 7, 1749
Died on October 31, 1839 (aged 90)
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John A'deane

First Name John
Last Name A'deane
Born on November 30, 1825
Died on November 30, 1898 (aged 73)
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John Gordon of Earlston

First Name John
Last Name Earlston
Died on January 1, 1628
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