John Griffith facts for kids

John Griffith is a name shared by many different people throughout history. This page helps you learn about some of the famous individuals who had this name. From musicians to pilots and even politicians, many people named John Griffith have made their mark.

Musicians

Some people named John Griffith were talented musicians.

• John Thomas Griffith (born in 1960) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for being part of the band Cowboy Mouth.
• Johnny Griffith (1936–2002) was an African-American musician. He was a keyboardist and played on many famous Motown songs.
• Johnny Griffith (born in 1976) is a Canadian Jazz Musician. He plays jazz music and is known for his skills.

Pilots

Two notable people named John Griffith were pilots.

• John H. Griffith (1905–2011) was a test pilot. Test pilots fly new aircraft to make sure they work correctly and safely.
• John Sharpe Griffith (1898–1974) was an American flying ace from the First World War. A flying ace is a military pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft.

Politicians

Several John Griffiths were involved in politics. They served in important roles, helping to make laws and govern regions.

• John Griffith (died in 1580) was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Flintshire. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in a country's parliament.
• John Griffith (of Plas Mawr) (died in 1609) was an MP for Carnarvon several times.
• John Griffith (of Llyn) was an MP for Carnarvonshire in 1640.
• John Griffith (1591–1642) was a Welsh politician and an MP for Beaumaris.
• John Griffith (1662–1687) was an MP for Carnarvon in 1685.
• John Griffith (1687–1739) was a Welsh MP for Caernarvonshire.
• John Wynne Griffith (1763–1834) was an MP for Denbigh.
• John Griffith was the Governor of Bombay in 1795. A governor is a leader of a region or state.
• John K. Griffith (1882–1942) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. A U.S. Representative is a person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, which is part of the American government.

Sportsmen

Many John Griffiths were involved in sports, either as athletes or coaches.

• John G. Griffith (1880–1948) was an American coach for football, basketball, and baseball. He coached at several universities, including the University of Idaho and the University of Iowa.
• John L. Griffith (1877–1944) was an American athlete and coach. He played football, basketball, baseball, and track. He also became the first commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, a group of sports teams from different universities.
• Johnny Griffith (1924–2003) was an American football coach. He coached at South Georgia College and the University of Georgia.

Other People

Other people named John Griffith made contributions in different fields.

• John Griffith (1848–1938) was an Irish civil engineer. Civil engineers design and build things like roads, bridges, and buildings.
• John Stanley Griffith (1928–1972) was a British chemist and biophysicist. These scientists study chemicals and how they relate to living things.
• John Griffith (1821–1877) was a Welsh language journalist. Journalists write news stories for newspapers or other media.
• J. A. G. Griffith (1918–2010) was a Welsh legal scholar. Legal scholars study and teach about laws.
• John Norton-Griffiths (1871–1930) was a British Army officer and a Member of Parliament. He served in important wars and also helped make laws.
• John V. Griffith (born in 1947) was the president of Presbyterian College and Lyon College. A college president is the main leader of a college or university.

See also

• Griffith John (1831–1912), a Welsh Christian missionary who traveled to China.