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 Keill

First Name John
Last Name Keill
Born on December 1, 1671
Died on August 31, 1721 (aged 49)

John Keill FRS was a Scottish mathematician, natural philosopher, and cryptographer who was an important defender of Isaac Newton.

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John A'Deane

First Name John
Last Name A'Deane
Born on March 21, 1865
Died on March 14, 1924 (aged 58)

John Robert Bayly A'Deane was a New Zealand first-class cricketer who played for Hawke's Bay in the 1890s.

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John Percy Meade

First Name John
Last Name Meade
Born on May 17, 1847
Died on June 23, 1919 (aged 72)
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John Werket

First Name John
Last Name Werket
Born on October 8, 1924
Died on June 4, 2010 (aged 85)
Height 162 cm | 5'4

John "Johnny" Roland Werket was an American speed skater. He competed in seven events in total at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics with the best achievement of sixth place in the 1500 m in 1948. In 1948, he also won the 1500 m event and a silver allround medal at the world championships. This was the best achievement for an American skater, surpassed only in 1977 by Eric Heiden. In 1950, Werket finished in third place allround, but won the 500 m and 1,500 m events. In 1952, he finished second in the 500 m and 1,500 m and tenth overall.

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John Winston

First Name John
Last Name Winston
Born on October 24, 1927
Died on September 19, 2019 (aged 91)

John Winston was an English actor known for his appearances as "Lieutenant Kyle", the Transporter Chief and occasional bridge officer in the original Star Trek series.

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John Bourke, 1st Viscount Bourke of Clanmories

First Name John
Last Name Clanmories
Died on November 16, 1633
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John Mahon

First Name John
Last Name Mahon
Born on November 24, 1764
Died on October 23, 1834 (aged 69)
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John Stephenson

First Name John
Last Name Stephenson
Born on January 1, 1790
Died on January 1, 1864 (aged 74)
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John Christian Napoleon Brinckman

First Name John
Last Name Brinckman
Born on April 13, 1985 (age 41)
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John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan

First Name John
Last Name Cardowan
Born on May 8, 1947 (age 79)

John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan PC, is a British Labour Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010, and served in the Cabinet under Prime Minister Tony Blair in a number of positions. He was Health Secretary from 2003 to 2005, Defence Secretary from 2005 to 2006, and Home Secretary from 2006 to 2007.

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