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 la Zouche, 7th Baron Zouche, 8th Baron St Maur

First Name John

Last Name Maur

Born on November 30, 1458

Died on November 30, 1525 (aged 67)

John la Zouche, 7th Baron Zouche, 8th Baron St Maur (1459–1526) was a Yorkist nobleman and politician. He was noted for his loyalty to Richard III, under whose command he fought at the Battle of Bosworth, where Richard was killed. Under the victorious Tudor dynasty he suffered attainder and forfeiture of his property, but he was eventually restored to royal favour, due partly to a marriage connection to the new King's mother.

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John Dawnay

First Name John

Last Name Dawnay

Died on March 16, 1629

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John Joseph Swaine

First Name John

Last Name Swaine

Born on April 22, 1932

Died on August 7, 2012 (aged 80)

Born in People's Republic of China

Sir John Joseph Swaine, CBE, QC, JP was the President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong from 1993 to 1995. A barrister by training, Swaine was an appointed and unofficial member of the council. Before 1993, the President was the Governor of Hong Kong.

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