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 Hervey

First Name John

Last Name Hervey

Born on August 18, 1616

Died on January 18, 1680 (aged 63)

John Hervey was an English courtier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1661 to 1679. He fought for the Royalist cause in the English Civil War.

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John Edward Taylor

First Name John

Last Name Taylor

Born on September 11, 1791

Died on January 6, 1844 (aged 52)

Born in United Kingdom, England

John Edward Taylor was an English business tycoon, editor, publisher and member of The Portico Library, who was the founder of the Manchester Guardian newspaper in 1821, which was renamed in 1959 The Guardian.

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John Romer

First Name John

Last Name Romer

Born on September 30, 1941 (age 84)

Born in United Kingdom, England

Actor

John Lewis Romer is a British Egyptologist, historian and archaeologist. He has created and appeared in many TV archaeology series, including Romer's Egypt, Ancient Lives, Testament, The Seven Wonders of the World, Byzantium: The Lost Empire and Great Excavations: The Story of Archaeology.

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John McClelland

First Name John

Last Name McClelland

Born on December 7, 1955 (age 70)

Born in United Kingdom, Northern Ireland

Height 185 cm | 6'1

Footballer

Sportsperson

John McClelland is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for several teams during a 23-year career. He worked for Leeds United as part of the tour groups for Elland Road.

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John Merven Carrère

First Name John

Last Name Carrère

Born on November 9, 1858

Died on March 1, 1911 (aged 52)

Born in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

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John Hewson

First Name John

Last Name Hewson

Born on October 28, 1946 (age 79)

Born in Australia, New South Wales

John Robert Hewson AM is a former Australian politician who served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1990 to 1994. He led the Liberal-National Coalition to defeat at the 1993 Australian federal election.

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