John Paterson facts for kids

John Paterson is a name shared by many interesting people throughout history. This page will tell you about some of the famous people named John Paterson, from politicians and religious leaders to athletes and artists.

People Named John Paterson

There have been many notable individuals named John Paterson. They have made contributions in various fields, including government, religion, sports, and other professions.

Politicians and Leaders

Several people named John Paterson have been involved in politics and government.

Early American Politicians

• John Paterson (New York politician) (1744–1808) was an American soldier and politician. He played a role in the early history of the United States.
• John E. Paterson (born 1800) was another politician from New York.

Politicians from Other Countries

• John Paterson (Cape politician) (1822–1880) was a politician and businessman in the Cape Colony, which is now part of South Africa.
• John Paterson (Australian politician) (1831–1871) was an Australian politician. He served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
• John Guthrie Paterson (1902–1986) was also an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.
• Sir John Paterson, 3rd Baronet (around 1730–1782) was a British politician.

Religious Figures

Many John Patersons have been important figures in religious history.

Bishops and Archbishops

• John Paterson (bishop of Ross) (1604–1679) was a bishop in Scotland.
• John Paterson (archbishop of Glasgow) (1632–1708) was a very important religious leader in Scotland. He served as the Bishop of Galloway and later the Bishop of Edinburgh before becoming the Archbishop of Glasgow.
• John Paterson (bishop of Auckland) (born 1945) is a modern bishop. He leads the Anglican Diocese of Auckland in New Zealand.

Missionaries and Ministers

• John Paterson (missionary) (1776–1855) was a Scottish missionary. He traveled to Scandinavia and the Russian Empire to spread his faith.
• John M. K. Paterson (1922–2009) was a Scottish minister.

Sports Stars

Some John Patersons have been well-known athletes.

Footballers

• John Paterson (footballer) (1897–1973) was a Scottish footballer.
• Jock Paterson (1926–2000) was another Scottish footballer.

Boxers

• Jackie Paterson (1920–1966) was a Scottish boxer. He was a famous athlete in his time.

Other Notable People

Beyond politics, religion, and sports, other John Patersons have made their mark.

Artists and Architects

• John Paterson (architect) (died 1832) was a Scottish architect. He designed buildings.
• John Ford Paterson (1851–1912) was a Scottish-Australian artist. He created many artworks.

Business People

• John Paterson was a Scottish biscuit baker. He founded the Royal Burgh Bakery, which made delicious biscuits.
• John Johnstone Paterson (1886–1971) was a businessman and politician in Hong Kong.
• John Jardine Paterson (1920–2000) was a Scottish businessman.

Doctors and Actors

• John Ligertwood Paterson (1820-1882) was a Scottish medical doctor. He worked in Bahia, Brazil.
• Jack Paterson (born 1974) is a Canadian actor.

See also

• John Patterson (disambiguation)