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 Kirwan

First Name John
Last Name Kirwan
Born on January 1, 1780
Died on June 22, 1842 (aged 62)
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John Adler

First Name John
Last Name Adler
Born on August 23, 1959
Died on April 4, 2011 (aged 51)

John Herbert Adler was an American lawyer, politician and a member of the Democratic Party who served for one term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2009 until 2011. He lost his 2010 congressional election to former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jon Runyan. Prior to joining Congress, Adler was a member of the New Jersey Senate from 1992 to 2009, where he represented the 6th Legislative District.

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John Clifton

First Name John
Last Name Clifton
Born on January 25, 1764
Died on March 23, 1832 (aged 68)
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John Stewart

First Name John
Last Name Stewart
Born on January 1, 1882
Died on September 19, 1956 (aged 74)
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John Scrymgeour

First Name John
Last Name Scrymgeour
Died on November 30, 1561
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John Francis Dearden

First Name John
Last Name Dearden
Born on October 15, 1907
Died on August 1, 1988 (aged 80)

John Francis Dearden was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Detroit from 1958 to 1980, and was created a cardinal in 1969. He previously served as Bishop of Pittsburgh from 1950 to 1958. His term as Archbishop of Detroit is noted for a decline in parochial school enrollments, declining numbers of priests in the archdiocese, and a decline of numbers of parishioners.

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John Ponsonby

First Name John
Last Name Ponsonby
Born on March 25, 1866
Died on March 26, 1952 (aged 86)

Major-General Sir John Ponsonby, KCB, CMG, DSO was a British Army officer who commanded 5th Division during World War I.

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John Scrymgeour

First Name John
Last Name Scrymgeour
Died on September 30, 1513
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John Archer

First Name John
Last Name Archer
Died on November 30, 1519
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John Stephen Collins

First Name John
Last Name Collins
Born on May 21, 1903 (age 123)
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