John Gordon (disambiguation) facts for kids

John Gordon is a name shared by several interesting people! You might be surprised how many different jobs and talents people named John Gordon have. Let's meet some of them!

Famous People Named John Gordon

John Gordon: Writer of Spooky Stories

John Gordon (born in 1925, passed away in 2017) was an English writer. He was famous for his exciting and sometimes spooky stories for teenagers. Imagine reading a book that gives you goosebumps – that's what John Gordon was good at! His books often explored supernatural themes, which means they had elements that are beyond what we can normally explain, like ghosts or magic.

John Gurdon: A Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist

Sir John Gurdon (born in 1933) is a brilliant British scientist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2012! This is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. He won it for his amazing discoveries about how cells can change and develop. His work helped us understand more about how our bodies grow and how different cells are made. It was a huge step forward in biology!

John R. Gordon: Screenwriter

John R. Gordon (born in 1964) is an English screenwriter. A screenwriter is someone who writes the scripts for movies and TV shows. So, if you've ever watched a film and loved the story, it might have been written by someone like John R. Gordon! He helps bring exciting stories to life on the big screen.

John Gorton: Australia's Prime Minister

John Gorton (born in 1911, passed away in 2002) was a very important person in Australia. He was the 19th Prime Minister of Australia! The Prime Minister is the leader of the country's government, similar to a president in some other countries. John Gorton held this important job from 1968 to 1971, making big decisions for his nation.

John Gordon: Sports Stars

There are also some athletes named John Gordon!

John Gordon: Badminton Player

John Gordon (born in 1978) is a talented badminton player from New Zealand. Badminton is a fast-paced sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock. John Gordon has represented his country in many exciting matches.

John Gordon: Cricketer

John Gordon (born in 1886, passed away in 1933) was an English cricketer. Cricket is a popular sport, especially in countries like England, Australia, and India. John Gordon played cricket during his time, showing his skills on the field.

John Steele Gordon: Writer on Business

John Steele Gordon (born in 1944) is an American writer who focuses on business and economics. He writes books and articles that help people understand how money, trade, and companies work. His writing makes complex topics easier to understand.

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  John Gordon, a writer of supernatural tales.

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  Sir John Gurdon, a brilliant biologist.

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  John Gorton, who led Australia.