John Davidson facts for kids

John Davidson is a name shared by many different people. This page will tell you about some of the famous people named John Davidson.

People Named John Davidson

Politicians and Public Servants

Many people named John Davidson have worked in government or public service.

Early Politicians

• John Davidson (Lower Canada politician) (died 1838) was a merchant and a public servant in Lower Canada, which is now part of Canada. He was involved in the political life of his time.
• John Andrew Davidson (1852–1903) was a Canadian politician. He helped make decisions for his country.
• John S. Davidson (1846–1894) was a member of the Georgia State Senate in the United States. State senators help create laws for their state.
• J. C. C. Davidson (1889–1970) was a British politician. He played a role in the government of the United Kingdom.

Modern Politicians and Leaders

• John Davidson (Illinois politician) (1924–2012) was an American politician from Illinois. He worked to represent the people of his state.
• John Davidson (British Army officer) (1876–1954) was a British major general in the army and also a politician. He served his country in both military and government roles.
• John James Davidson (1899–?) was a British Member of Parliament (MP) from 1935 to 1945. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the national parliament.
• John Andrew Davidson, 2nd Viscount Davidson was also involved in British politics, holding a noble title.

Sportspeople

Several John Davidsons have been known for their skills in sports.

Cricket Players

• John Davidson (cricketer, born 1804) (1804–1898) was an English cricketer. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game popular in many countries.
• John Davidson (cricketer, born 1964) is a Welsh cricketer.

Ice Hockey Players

• John Davidson (ice hockey) (born 1953) is a Canadian who played ice hockey in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was a goalie and later became an executive, helping to manage hockey teams.
• Gordon Davidson (ice hockey) (John Gordon Davidson) was also an ice hockey player.

Rugby Players

• John Davidson (rugby league) (born 1961) is an Australian rugby league player. Rugby league is a full-contact team sport.
• John Davidson (rugby union) (1851–1919) was a Scottish rugby union player. Rugby union is another popular form of rugby.

Other Notable People

Many John Davidsons have made contributions in other fields, from entertainment to science.

In Entertainment

• John Davidson (actor) (1886–1968) was an American actor. He appeared in many films and plays.
• John Davidson (entertainer) (born 1941) is a well-known American television actor and game show host. He has hosted many popular TV shows.

In Science and Exploration

• John Davidson (chemical engineer) (1926–2019) was a chemical engineer. He was recognized for his work with a Royal Medal in 1999, which is a very important award for scientific achievements.
• John Davidson (botanist) (1878–1970) was British Columbia's first Provincial Botanist. A botanist studies plants.
• John Davidson (traveller) (1797–1836) was an English traveler who explored parts of Africa.
• John Ogilvie Davidson (1892–1972) was a Canadian surveyor. Surveyors measure and map land.

In Literature and Religion

• John Davidson (poet) (1857–1909) was a Scottish poet and playwright. He wrote poems and plays.
• John Davidson (minister) (1834–1881) was a Presbyterian minister and an academic. He taught and led religious services.
• John Davidson (reformer) (1549-1603) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister during the Scottish Reformation, a time of big changes in religion.
• John Davidson (British writer) (born 1944) is an English writer who writes about mysticism and the beginnings of Christianity.

In Military and Other Fields

• John Wynn Davidson (1825–1881) was a major general in the US Army.
• John F. Davidson (1908–1989) was an admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admirals are high-ranking officers in the navy.
• John Davidson (Royal Navy officer) (c. 1818-1881) was an English naval surgeon. He was a doctor who worked on ships for the Royal Navy.
• John Davidson (antiquarian) (1725–1797) was a Scottish lawyer, publisher, and antiquarian. An antiquarian studies old things and history.
• John Ewen Davidson was a pioneer sugar planter and miller in Queensland, Australia. He helped start the sugar industry there.
• John Davidson (Tourette syndrome campaigner) is known for being the subject of a BBC documentary called John's Not Mad. He has helped raise awareness about Tourette syndrome.

See also

• John Davison (disambiguation)
• Davidson (name)

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