John Lynch facts for kids

John Lynch is a name shared by many different people. When you see this name, it could be talking about an actor, a sports star, a politician, or even a historian! This page will help you learn about some of the famous people named John Lynch.

People in Academics and Religion

• John Lynch (historian) (1927–2018): He was a historian who studied the exciting Spanish American revolutions. These were times when countries in South America fought for their freedom.
• John Lynch (linguist) (1946–2021): He was a professor who studied languages. He taught at a university in Vanuatu, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
• John Joseph Lynch (1816–1888): He was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as a bishop and archbishop in Toronto, Canada.

People in Entertainment

• John Lynch (actor) (born 1961): He is an actor from Northern Ireland. You might have seen him in movies or TV shows.
• Johnny Lynch: He is a musician from Scotland. He creates and performs music.
• John Carroll Lynch (born 1963): He is an American actor. He has appeared in many different films and television series.

People in Politics

American Politicians

• John Lynch (Maine politician) (1825–1892): He was a U.S. congressman from Maine. A congressman is someone who helps make laws for the country.
• John Lynch (New Hampshire governor) (born 1952): He was the governor of the U.S. state of New Hampshire from 2005 to 2013. A governor is like the leader of a state.
• John Lynch (Pennsylvania politician) (1843–1910): He was also a U.S. congressman, but from Pennsylvania.
• John A. Lynch Sr. (1908–1978): He was a politician from New Jersey.
• John C. Lynch: He was a speaker for the California State Assembly. This means he led important meetings where laws were discussed in California.
• John D. Lynch (1883–1963): He was the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts. A mayor is the leader of a city or town.
• John R. Lynch (1847–1939): He was an African-American Republican politician from Mississippi. He was active after the American Civil War.

Other Politicians

• John Lynch (Australian politician) (1862–1941): He was a member of the Australian House of Representatives. This is similar to being a congressman in the U.S.
• John Lynch (New South Wales politician) (1875–1944): He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in Australia.
• John Lynch (Kerry politician) (1889–1957): He was an Irish politician. He was a TD (Teachta Dála), which is a member of the Irish Parliament.
• John Lynch (mayor): He was the mayor of Galway, a city in Ireland, from 1489 to 1490.
• John Óge Lynch: He was also a mayor of Galway, Ireland, from 1551 to 1552.

People in Sports

• John Lynch (American football) (born 1971): He is a famous American football executive and a former player. He played as a safety in the NFL.
• John Lynch (Tyrone Gaelic footballer) (born 1962): He was a Gaelic footballer from Tyrone, Ireland. Gaelic football is a popular sport in Ireland.
• John Lynch (Roscommon Gaelic footballer) (1933–2019): He was an Irish Gaelic footballer from Roscommon.
• John Lynch (Cork Gaelic footballer) (1890–1930): He was another Irish Gaelic footballer, from Cork.

Other Notable People

• John Lynch (Fenian) (1832–1866): He was an Irish nationalist. Nationalists are people who strongly support their country's independence.
• John Lynch (radio): He is known for starting and leading the Broadcast Company of the Americas, a radio company.
• John Lynch (1740–1820): He was the founder of the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, in the United States.