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 Wauchope

First Name John

Last Name Wauchope

Born on January 1, 1742

Died on January 1, 1810 (aged 68)

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John Scott of Scott's Hall

First Name John

Last Name Hall

Born on November 30, 1422

Died on November 30, 1484 (aged 62)

Sir John Scott of Scot's Hall in Smeeth was a Kent landowner, and committed supporter of the House of York. Among other offices, he served as Comptroller of the Household to Edward IV, and lieutenant to the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

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John Philip Taaffe

First Name John

Last Name Taaffe

Born on February 1, 1733

Died on November 30, 1765 (aged 32)

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John Echlin

First Name John

Last Name Echlin

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John Day Caulfeild, 14th Viscount Charlemont

First Name John

Last Name Charlemont

Born on March 19, 1934

Died on November 10, 2001 (aged 67)

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John Seymour

First Name John

Last Name Seymour

Born on October 18, 1915

Died on March 16, 1972 (aged 56)

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John Ramsay of Barra

First Name John

Last Name Barra

Died on April 14, 1814

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John Petre, 1st Baron Petre

First Name John

Last Name Petre

Born on December 20, 1549

Died on November 30, 1612 (aged 62)

John Petre, 1st Baron Petre was an English peer who lived during the Tudor period and early Stuart period. He and his family were recusants — people who adhered to the Roman Catholic faith after the English Reformation. Nevertheless Lord Petre was appointed to a number of official positions in the county of Essex.

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