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 Home

First Name John
Last Name Home
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John Kingscote

First Name John
Last Name Kingscote
Born on February 27, 1851
Died on November 10, 1926 (aged 75)
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John Galbraith

First Name John
Last Name Galbraith
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John Jerningham

First Name John
Last Name Jerningham
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John Grant

Paul le Page Barnett
First Name John
Last Name Grant
Born on November 22, 1949
Died on February 3, 2020 (aged 70)

Paul le Page Barnett, known by the pen name of John Grant, was a Scottish writer and editor of science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction.

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John Davis

First Name John
Last Name Davis
Born on January 13, 1787
Died on April 19, 1854 (aged 67)

John Davis was an American lawyer, businessman and politician from Massachusetts. He spent 25 years in public service, serving in both houses of the United States Congress and for three non-consecutive years as Governor of Massachusetts. Because of his reputation for personal integrity he was known as "Honest John" Davis.

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John Strang of Balcaskie

First Name John
Last Name Balcaskie
Died on September 10, 1547
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John Maxwell of Pollok

First Name John
Last Name Pollok
Died on November 30, 1516
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John Rigby Hale

First Name John
Last Name Hale
Born on September 17, 1923
Died on August 12, 1999 (aged 75)

Sir John Rigby Hale was a British historian and translator, best known for his Renaissance studies.

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John Drummond, 8th of Megginch

First Name John
Last Name Megginch
Born on April 10, 1803
Died on May 15, 1889 (aged 86)
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