John IV facts for kids

John IV is a name used by many important people throughout history. When you see a name like this, it means there were several different people who shared the same name and number. This page helps you find the specific person you are looking for.

Here are some of the notable people named John IV:

Religious Leaders Named John IV

Many religious leaders, like patriarchs and popes, have been named John IV.

Patriarch John IV of Alexandria

Patriarch John IV of Alexandria was a leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria, Egypt. He served as Patriarch from 569 to 579 AD.

John IV of Armenia

John IV of Armenia was a Catholicos, a top leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He held this important religious position between 833 and 855 AD.

John IV of Constantinople

John IV of Constantinople was the Patriarch of Constantinople, a major city in the Byzantine Empire. He was a very important religious figure from 582 until his death in 595 AD.

Pope John IV

Pope John IV was the leader of the Catholic Church. He became Pope in 640 AD and served until his death in 642 AD.

John IV, Bishop of Naples

John IV (bishop of Naples) was a bishop in the city of Naples, Italy. He died in 835 AD.

John IV of Ohrid

John IV of Ohrid was an Archbishop of Ohrid, a significant religious role in the region. He served between 1139/43 and 1157/64.

Rulers and Nobles Named John IV

Many kings, dukes, counts, and emperors have also carried the name John IV.

John IV Laskaris, Emperor of Nicaea

John IV Laskaris (born 1250, died 1305) was an Emperor of Nicaea. He ruled from 1259 to 1261. Nicaea was an important Greek state during the time of the Byzantine Empire.

John IV, Duke of Brittany

John IV, Duke of Brittany (1339–1399) was a powerful noble in France. He was also known as the Count of Montfort and the 7th Earl of Richmond.

John IV, Duke of Brabant

John IV, Duke of Brabant (1403–1427) was a duke who ruled over the Duchy of Brabant, a historical region in what is now Belgium and the Netherlands.

John IV of Trebizond, Emperor

John IV of Trebizond (1403–1460) was an Emperor of Trebizond. This was another Greek state that existed after the fall of Constantinople.

Ivan IV of Russia (Ivan the Terrible)

Ivan IV of Russia (1530–1584) is one of the most famous rulers named John IV. He was the first Tsar of Russia. He is often known by his nickname, Ivan the Terrible.

John IV of Portugal

John IV of Portugal (1604–1656) became the King of Portugal. Before becoming king in 1640, he was known as John II, Duke of Braganza. He played a key role in Portugal regaining its independence.

John IV of Ethiopia

John IV of Ethiopia (1837–1889) was an Emperor of Ethiopia. He ruled during a time when Ethiopia was facing challenges from other countries.

Other Notable People Named John IV

Jean, Count of Paris

Jean, Count of Paris (born 1965) is a modern-day figure. He is considered by some to be the rightful heir to the French throne, known as Jean IV.

See also

In Spanish: Juan IV para niños

• John 4, the fourth chapter of the Gospel of John
• John Ernest IV, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1658–1729)
• Ioannes IV (disambiguation)
• Johann IV (disambiguation)