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John

John is a common name for males. See John (name)

In a Christian context the name typically refers to one of:

• Gospel of John
• John the Apostle, to whom the Gospel of John is attributed
• John the Evangelist, traditionally identified with the apostle, and to whom the books 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation are attributed.

There are a great many other historical Johns, only a few of whom include:

• Pope John I
• King John of England
• King John I of Castile
• King John I of Scotland
• King John I of Portugal
• Byzantine Emperor John I

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