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People in Entertainment
- John Maxwell (actor) (1918–1982) was an American actor. He appeared in movies during the 1940s and 1950s.
- John Maxwell (artist) (1905–1962) was a Scottish artist. He was known for his colorful and imaginative paintings.
- John Maxwell (producer) (1879–1940) was a British film producer. He helped create many movies in the early days of cinema.
- John Maxwell (writer) (born 1944) is an American writer. He has written many books.
- John Maxwell (1824–1895) was a publisher in London. He was married to the famous writer Mary Elizabeth Braddon.
- John Alan Maxwell (1904–1984) was an American artist and illustrator. He created pictures for books and magazines.
- John C. Maxwell (born 1947) is an American author and coach. He writes books and teaches about leadership skills.
- Johnny Maxwell is a fictional character. He appears in a series of fantasy novels by author Terry Pratchett.
People in Politics
- John Maxwell, Lord Pollok (1648–1732) was a Scottish politician and lawyer. He was involved in Scottish government.
- John Maxwell, 1st Baron Farnham (1687–1759) was an Irish nobleman and politician. He held an important position in Ireland.
- John Maxwell, 2nd Earl of Farnham (1760–1823) was an Irish politician. He represented Ireland in the British Parliament.
- Sir John Maxwell, 7th Baronet (1768–1844) was a British politician. He was a Member of Parliament for Paisley.
- Sir John Maxwell, 8th Baronet of Pollock (1791–1865) was also a British politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for areas in Scotland.
- John Patterson Bryan Maxwell (1804–1845) was an American politician. He represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- John Robert Maxwell was an Irish politician. He also served as the Royal Governor of the Bahama Islands around 1783-1784.
- John Waring Maxwell was a Member of the UK Parliament. He represented the area of Downpatrick.
Military Figures
- John Maxwell (Medal of Honor) (1841–1931) was an American soldier. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
- John Maxwell (British Army officer) (1859–1929) was a British Army officer. He also served as a colonial governor in different parts of the British Empire.
- John Maxwell (Confederate agent) was a secret agent. He worked during the American Civil War.
Nobility
- John Maxwell, 4th Lord Maxwell (died 1513) was a Scottish nobleman. He was a leader of the Maxwell family in the Scottish Borders.
- John Maxwell, 8th Lord Maxwell (1553–1593) was a Scottish nobleman. He played a role in Scottish history during his time.
- John Maxwell, 9th Lord Maxwell (died 1613) was another Scottish nobleman. He was also involved in the events of his era.
Sports Figures
- John Maxwell (American football) was an American football player. He played for the Clemson Tigers team.
- John Maxwell (golfer) (1871–1906) was an American golfer. He won a silver medal at the Olympic Games.
- John Maxwell (sport shooter) (born 1951) is an Australian sport shooter. He has competed in the Olympic Games.
- J. Rogers Maxwell (1875–?) was a yachtsman. He was known for sailing boats.
Other Notable People
- John Maxwell (bishop) (died 1647) was a Scottish religious leader. He became an Archbishop and a Bishop.
- John Hall Maxwell (1812–1866) was a Scottish agriculturist. He studied and worked to improve farming methods.
- John Rogers Maxwell Sr. (1846–1910) was an American railroad executive. He was also a yachtsman.
- John Preston Maxwell (1871–1961) was a Presbyterian missionary. He worked as an obstetrician in China, helping people with medical care.
- John Maxwell (police officer) (1882–1968) was a Chief Constable of Manchester. He led the police force from 1927 to 1942.
- John Maxwell (priest) was an Archdeacon of Clogher. He served in this religious role from 1762 to 1783.
See also
- Maxwell (surname)
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