John Carroll facts for kids

John Carroll is a name shared by many notable people throughout history. Because it's a common name, different people named John Carroll have made important contributions in various fields like science, sports, politics, and religion. This article will introduce you to some of the most well-known individuals who share this name.

People Named John Carroll

Many people named John Carroll have achieved fame in different areas. Let's explore some of them.

Scientists and Thinkers

Some John Carrolls have dedicated their lives to understanding the world around us.

• Sir John Carroll (astronomer) (1899–1974) was a British astronomer. Astronomers study stars, planets, and everything in space.
• John Bissell Carroll (1916–2003) was an American cognitive scientist. Cognitive scientists study how people think, learn, and remember things.
• John M. Carroll (information scientist) (born 1950) is an American information scientist. Information scientists work with how we create, store, and use information, especially with computers.

Writers and Journalists

Other John Carrolls have used their words to inform and entertain.

• John Carroll (journalist) (1942–2015) was an American journalist and editor. Journalists report the news, and editors help make sure the news is clear and correct.
• John Carroll (author) (born 1944) is an Australian author. Authors write books and articles on many different topics.

Political Leaders

Several John Carrolls have served in government and helped make important decisions for their communities.

• John M. Carroll (politician) (1823–1901) was a U.S. Representative from New York. A U.S. Representative is a person elected to speak for their state in the United States Congress.
• John Carroll (mayor) (1836–1903) was the mayor of Dunedin, a city in New Zealand. A mayor is the leader of a city or town.
• John E. Carroll (1877–1955) was the Mayor of Seattle, a major city in the United States.
• John Carroll (trade unionist) (active 1969–1990) was an Irish trade unionist and senator. A trade unionist works to protect the rights of workers, and a senator is a member of a country's parliament.

Religious Figures

Some John Carrolls have played significant roles in religious communities.

• John Carroll (archbishop of Baltimore) (1735–1815) was a very important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. He was the first Catholic bishop and later archbishop in the country.
• John Patrick Carroll (1864–1925) was a Catholic bishop in Montana, USA.
• John Carroll (Australian bishop) (1865–1949) was a Catholic bishop in Australia.

Sports Stars

The name John Carroll also appears in the world of sports.

• John Carroll (rugby union) (1934–1998) was an Australian rugby union player. Rugby is a popular team sport.
• John Carroll (basketball) (born 1955) is an American basketball coach. Coaches train sports teams.
• John Carroll (cricketer) (born 1972) is an English cricketer. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game popular in many countries.
• John Carroll (hurler) (born 1978) is an Irish hurler. Hurling is a fast-paced outdoor team game from Ireland.

Other Notable People

Here are a few more interesting people named John Carroll.

• John Carroll (soldier) (1891–1971) was an Australian soldier who received the Victoria Cross, a very high award for bravery.
• John Wesley Carroll (1892–1959) was an American modernist painter. Modernist painters often tried new ways of showing things in their art.
• John Carroll (actor) (1906–1979) was an American actor who appeared in many movies.
• Jack the Bulldog is the famous mascot of the Georgetown University Hoyas sports teams. Each bulldog mascot is named John Carroll or something similar, honoring the university's founder.

Other Uses of "John Carroll"

The name "John Carroll" is also used for places and organizations.

• Bishop John Carroll (statue) is a statue at Georgetown University, honoring the first American Catholic bishop.
• John Carroll Society is a group for Catholic people who want to serve their community.
• John Carroll University is a Catholic Jesuit school located in Ohio, USA.
• The John Carroll School is a Catholic high school in Maryland, USA.

See also

In Spanish: John Carroll para niños

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• Jack Carroll (disambiguation)
• John Carrell (disambiguation)
• Johnny Carroll (disambiguation)
• Jon Carroll (born 1943), American journalist
• Jonathan Carroll (disambiguation)
• John Caryll (disambiguation)
• John Carroll Catholic High School (disambiguation)
• John Carroll Lynch (born 1963), American actor
• Jean Carroll (disambiguation)
• All pages with titles beginning with John Carroll
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