John Taylor is the name of:

Academic figures

• John Taylor (Oxford), Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University 1486-1487
• John Taylor (poet) (1580-1654), English poet
• John Taylor (1704-1766), English classical scholar
• John Edward Taylor (1791-1844), English translator
• John Taylor (1781-1864), British Egypt scholar
• John G. Taylor, British neural-network researcher
• John Robert Taylor, physics professor, author of An Introduction to Error Analysis
• Professor Sir John Taylor (UK e-Science architect), architect of the UK e-Science programme

The following people have been Vice-Chancellors of the University of Oxford: 2004 – Dr John Hood 1997 – Sir Colin Lucas 1993 – Sir Peter North 1989 – Professor Sir Richard Southwood 1985 – Lord Neill of Bladen 1981 – Geoffrey Warnock 1977 – Sir Rex Richards 1973 – Sir John Habakkuk 1969 – Lord Bullock of Leafield... For others by this name, see John Taylor. ... For others by this name, see John Taylor. ... John Edward Taylor (September 11, 1791 - January 6, 1844) was the founder of the Manchester Guardian newspaper, later to become The Guardian. ... John Taylor was a publisher, essayist, lawyer, soldier, politician and writer born in East Retford, Nottinghamshire in 1781 and died in 1864. ... John G. Taylor is Emeritus Professor and Director of the Centre for Neural Networks at Kings College, University of London, and Guest Scientist of the Research Centre at the Institute of Medicine in Jülich, Germany. ... John Robert Taylor is a physics professor at the University of Boulder Colorado. ...

Actors

• John Taylor (actor), actor with Down Syndrome; starred in The Ringer

The Ringer is a 2005 comedy starring Johnny Knoxville, Katherine Heigl, and Brian Cox. ...

Military

• John Taylor (captain), Loyalist captain in the American Revolution, 1st New Jersey Volunteers
• John Taylor, VC (1822-1857), English sailor
• John P. Taylor (1827-1914), American Civil War colonel [1]
• John Taylor (Medal of Honor), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient

Britannia gives a heros welcome to returning American Loyalists. ... John Taylor was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ... John Park Taylor served as District Attorney of Rensselaer County, New York from 1914-1920,[1] and was posthumously honored with the dedication of the John P. Taylor Federal Housing Project, Troy, New York in 1954. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ...

Musicians

• John Taylor (jazz) (b. 1942), English pianist
• John Taylor (composer), wrote music for Charlie Girl
• Nigel John Taylor (b. 1960), British bassist for Duran Duran
• John T. Taylor, saxophonist, wrote the song "The Boy From New York City"
• Johnnie Taylor (1938-2000), American singer
• Little Johnny Taylor (1943-2002), American singer
• John C. J. Taylor (b. 1951), Australian musician (bass), composer, former member of Little Heroes

John Taylor (born 25th September 1942) is a British jazz pianist. ... Charlie Girl is a musical first produced in the West End in 1965. ... Taylors first solo recording was a hit single for the 9½ Weeks movie soundtrack. ... Johnnie Harrison Taylor (May 5, 1938–May 31, 2000) was a vocalist in a wide variety of genres, from gospel, blues and soul to pop, doo-wop and disco. ... Little Johnny Taylor (b. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Government figures

• John Taylor (1480-1534), British jurist & religious leader
• John Taylor of Caroline (1753-1824), American politician & scholar – Virginia
• John Taylor (1770-1832) (1770-1832), American politician – South Carolina
• John W. Taylor (politician) (1784-1854), American politician – New York
• John Taylor (Canadian politician) (2006), Canadian politician – Burlington, Ontario
• John Russell Taylor (Canadian politician), Canadian MP representing Vancouver—Burrard
• John Lampkin Taylor (1805-1870), American politician – Ohio
• John James Taylor (1808-1892), American politician – New York [2]
• John May Taylor (1838-1911), American politician – Tennessee
• John Taylor (Chester-le-Street) (1855–1934) (fl. 1910s), British politician, Labour MP for Chester-le-Street 1906–1919
• John Taylor (Dumbarton) (1857–1936), Liberal MP for Dumbarton Burghs 1918–1922
• John Taylor (West Lothian) (1902–1962), British politician, Labour MP for West Lothian 1951–1962
• John Wilkinson Taylor (born 1906), American educator & international administrator
• John Taylor, Baron Ingrow (1917-2002), British life peer and politician
• John Taylor, Baron Kilclooney (born 1937), British politician – Ulster
• John Mark Taylor (born 1941), UK politician – Solihull
• John Taylor, Baron Taylor of Holbeach (born 1943), Conservative life peer and Director of Taylor's Bulbs of Spalding
• John B. Taylor (born 1946), American economist & politician
• John Taylor, Baron Taylor of Warwick (born 1952), British Conservative `politician

John Taylor (~1480-1534) would have been notable just for the circumstances of his birth; he was the firstborn of healthy triplets who all survived to adulthood, which was virtually unheard of in the 1400s. ... John Taylor (December 19, 1753-August 21, 1824) of Caroline County, Virginia was a politician and writer. ... John Taylor was the Democratic-Republican governor of South Carolina from 1826 to 1828. ... John W. Taylor (March 26, 1784–September 18, 1854), was an early 19th century U.S. politician from New York. ... Motto: Stand By Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Halton Regional Municipality Established 1874 Mayor Rob MacIsaac Governing Body Burlington City Council MPs Mike Wallace (CPC), Garth Turner Independent MPPs Former Cam Jackson (PC) Area    - City 187 km²  (72 sq mi) Population    - City (2001) 150,8361(sc)  - Density 806. ... John Russell Taylor (1917-11-28 – 2002-02-28) was a Canadian politician. ... John Wilkinson Taylor (11 August 1855 – 26 June 1934) was a British Labour Party politician. ... John Taylor (1857–1936) was the member of the British House of Commons for Dumbarton Burghs from 1918 to 1922. ... John Taylor (22 July 1902 – 1 March 1962) was a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for West Lothian. ... John Wilkinson Taylor (born 1906) was a U.S. educator. ... John Aked Taylor, Baron Ingrow, OBE, TD, DL, JP, (1917 – 7 February 2002) was a British soldier and politician. ... The Right Honourable John David Taylor, Baron Kilclooney, PC (NI) (b. ... John Mark Taylor (born 19 August 1941) is a politician in the United Kingdom. ... John B. Taylor John B. Taylor (born December 8, 1946) is an economics professor at Stanford University. ... John David Beckett Taylor, Baron Taylor of Warwick (born 1952) is a British politician and Conservative member of the House of Lords. ...

Religious figures

• John Taylor (1480-1534), British religious leader & jurist
• John Taylor (1503-1554), British religious leader – Lincoln
• Dr. John Taylor (1694-1761), English preacher & theologian
• John Taylor (1752-1833), American religious leader – Kentucky
• John Taylor (1808-1887), Third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• John Whittaker Taylor (1858-1916), Member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• John Bernard Taylor (b. 1929), British priest, Bishop of St Albans 1980-1995

John Taylor (~1480-1534) would have been notable just for the circumstances of his birth; he was the firstborn of healthy triplets who all survived to adulthood, which was virtually unheard of in the 1400s. ... John Taylor (born approximately 1503, died 1554), was Bishop of Lincoln from 1552 to 1554. ... work in progress influenced John Wesley and Joseph Priestley John Taylor (1694-1761) went to Norwich in 1733; where he founded the Octagon Chapel, 1754. ... John Taylor (1752-1833) was a pioneer Primitive Baptist preacher in Kentucky. ... John Taylor (November 1, 1808 – July 25, 1887) was the third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1880 to 1887. ... John Whittaker Taylor (May 15, 1858–October 10, 1916) was the son of John Taylor (the third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) and Sophia Whittaker. ... A list of the Anglican bishops of the Diocese of St Albans 1877 - Thomas Leigh Chaughton 1890 - John Wogan Festing 1903 - Edgar Jacob 1920 - Michael Bolton Furse 1944 - Philip Henry Loyd 1950 - Edward Michael Gresford Jones 1970 - Robert Runcie 1980 - John Bernard Taylor 1995 - Christopher William Herbert Categories: Religion stubs...

Sports figures

• John Taylor (athlete) (1882-1908), American runner
• John Taylor (racer) (1933-1966), British driver
• John Taylor (rugby player) (b. 1946), Welsh rugby player
• Jock Taylor (1954-1982), British motorcycle sidecar racer
• John Taylor (American football player) (b. 1962), American football player
• Jack Taylor (baseball player) (1874-1938), American baseball player
• John Henry Taylor (1871-1963), British golfer
• John Budd Taylor, aka "Brewery Jack", American baseball player
• Johnny Taylor (cricketer) (1895-1971), Australian cricketer
• John Taylor (Australian football player), Australian football player
• John I. Taylor, owner of the Boston Red Sox from 1904 to 1911
• John Taylor (hurler), Laois and Portlaoise hurler.

For other people of the same name, see John Taylor. ... John Taylor was a Formula One driver from the United States. ... John Taylor (born July 21, 1946 in Watford, Hertfordshire) was a Welsh rugby union player. ... Jock Taylor (March 9, 1954 - August 15, 1982) was a Scottish World Champion motorcycle sidecar racer. ... John Gregory Taylor (born March 31, 1962 in Pennsauken, New Jersey) was an American football wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers. ... Jack Taylor warming up in 1903 John W. Jack Taylor (January 14, 1874 – March 4, 1938) was an award-winning right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs baseball team. ... John Henry Taylor (March 19, 1871 - 1963) was one of the pioneers of the modern game of golf. ... John Johnny Morris Taylor (October 10, 1895, Sydney - May 12, 1971, Sydney) was a Australian cricketer. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1 • 4 • 8 • 9 • 27 • 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1907–present) See Nicknames before Red Sox for disputed nicknames Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World... John Taylor is a retired hurling and gaelic football player from County Laois, Ireland. ...

Business and tradesmen

• John Taylor (oculist) (1703-1772)
• John Edward Taylor (1791-1844), British journalist
• John Taylor (1809-1871) (1809-1871), Canadian paper manufacturer
• Sir John Taylor (architect) (1833-1912)
• John Taylor (Taylor Ham) (1837-1909), American food inventor & entrepreneur
• John Taylor (Velocette) (fl. 1900) , founder of Veloce Ltd. motorcycle firm
• John Taylor (filmmaker) (1921-1982?), British documentary filmmaker
• John Taylor (British architect), co-founder of Marshman Warren Taylor
• John Bigelow Taylor (New York photographer) (born 1950)

Chevalier John Taylor (1703-1772) was the first in a long line of British eye surgeons. ... John Edward Taylor (September 11, 1791 - January 6, 1844) was the founder of the Manchester Guardian newspaper, later to become The Guardian. ... Sir John Taylor KCB FRIBA (15 November 1833 – 30 April 1912) was a British architect. ... John Taylor (1837-1909) created Taylor Ham. ... Johannes Gütgemann, also known as John Taylor and John Goodman, was the founder of the Velocette motorcycle company. ... Marshman Warren Taylor was for a while the largest architectural practice in the United Kingdom. ...

Other figures

• John Taylor (pirate) (fl. 18th century), pirate
• John Albert Taylor (~1960-1996), American murderer
• John Ross Taylor (1910?-1994), Canadian neo-Nazi leader
• John J Taylor (1989 - ), American Comedian
• John "Pondoro" Taylor (1904-1969), Irishman, game hunter, and developer of the "Taylor KO Factor"
• John Taylor (journalist), Australian journalist

John Taylor was a pirate who lived in the 18th century. ... John Albert Taylor (born c. ... John Ross Taylor (ca. ... John Howard Pondoro Taylor (1904 - 1969) was a big-game hunter of Irish descent. ...

Literary figures

• John Taylor in Simon Green's Tales from the nightside, a privat eye who is the son of Lilith and a mortal.

Simon Green, born 1955 in Bradford on Avon Wiltshire, is a British science fiction and fantasy-author. ... Lilith is a female Mesopotamian night demon believed to harm male children. ...

Similar names

• Taylor
• John Tayler (1742-1829), American politician - New York
• A.J.P. Taylor (1906-1990), British historian

In organizations' names: Taylor may refer to: // Electoral district of Taylor, a state electoral district in South Australia. ... John Tayler John Tayler (July 4, 1742 - March 19, 1829) was an American businessman and politician. ... For others named John Taylor, see John Taylor. ...

• John Taylor Bellfounders, English manufacturing company
• John Taylor Foundation, re athletes & heart disease
• John Taylor Collegiate, Public high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

As given names: John Taylor Bellfounders is, as of 2004, the worlds largest bell foundry, based in Loughborough, England. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

• John Taylor Arms (1887-1953), American artist
• John Taylor Gatto (fl. 1990s), American teacher & activist
• John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828), American politician - New Hampshire
• Jonathan Taylor Thomas (b. 1981), American actor

John Taylor Gatto is an American retired school teacher of 30 years and author of several books on education. ... John Taylor Gilman (1753 - 1828) was a farmer, shipbuilder, and statesman from Exeter, New Hampshire. ... Jonathan Taylor Thomas (born Jonathan Taylor Weiss on September 8, 1981 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American actor and former teen idol. ...

See also

• List of people by name: Taylor, John

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