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Davys, John
(Encyclopedia)Davys, John: see Davis, John.Fryth, John
(Encyclopedia)Fryth, John: see Frith, John.Endicott, John
(Encyclopedia)Endicott, John: see Endecott, John. ...Henry, John
(Encyclopedia)Henry, John: see John Henry.Wray, John
(Encyclopedia)Wray, John: see Ray, John.Wickliffe, John
(Encyclopedia)Wickliffe, John: see Wyclif, John. ...Wiclif, John
(Encyclopedia)Wiclif, John: see Wyclif, John.John II, Byzantine emperor
(Encyclopedia)John II (John Comnenus) kŏmnēˈnəs [key], 1088–1143, Byzantine emperor (1118–43), son and successor of Alexius I. He was crowned despite the intrigues of his sister, Anna Comnena, and of his mo...Aylmer, John
(Encyclopedia)Aylmer, John ālˈmər [key], 1521–94, bishop of London. His name is also spelled Ælmer or Elmer. He was briefly chaplain to the duke of Suffolk and tutor to his daughter, Lady Jane Grey. In 1553 h...Winthrop, John, 1638–1707, colonial governor of Connecticut
(Encyclopedia)Winthrop, John (Fitz-John Winthrop), 1638–1707, American colonial governor of Connecticut, b. Ipswich, Mass.; son of John Winthrop (1606–76). He is commonly called Fitz-John Winthrop to distinguis...Browse by Subject
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