John V facts for kids

John V is a name that has been used by many important people throughout history. Often, these individuals were powerful leaders like popes, emperors, kings, or dukes. The name "John" was very common, especially among religious figures and royalty, which is why we see so many people with the title "John V" (meaning the fifth person named John in their specific role or family line).

Who Was John V?

The name John V has been held by various significant figures across different eras and regions. These individuals played important roles in their societies, whether leading churches, ruling kingdoms, or governing territories.

Religious Leaders Named John V

Many religious leaders have been known as John V. These figures often held high positions within the Christian church, guiding their followers and influencing religious practices.

Popes and Patriarchs

• Patriarch John V of Alexandria (died by 620): Also known as John the Merciful, he was a leader of the church in Alexandria from 606 to 616.
• John V of Constantinople (669–675): He served as the Patriarch of Constantinople, a major religious leader, from 669 to 675.
• Pope John V (685–686): He was the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, from 685 until his death in 686.
• John V of Jerusalem (706–735): He was the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem during these years.
• John V the Historian (897–925): Also known as Hovhannes Draskhanakerttsi, he was the Catholicos of Armenia, a top religious leader, from 897 to 925.

Rulers and Nobles Named John V

Several rulers and noblemen also carried the name John V. These individuals often governed lands, led armies, and shaped the political landscapes of their time.

Emperors, Kings, and Dukes

• John V of Gaeta (1010–1040): He was a Duke of Gaeta, a region in Italy.
• John V of Naples (died 1042): He served as the Duke of Naples from 1036 to 1042.
• John V, Count of Soissons (1281–1304): He was a Count, a type of nobleman, in Soissons.
• John V, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel (1302–1317): He was a Margrave, a ruler of a border territory, in Brandenburg-Salzwedel.
• John V Palaiologos (1332–1391): He was the Byzantine Emperor, a powerful ruler of the Byzantine Empire, starting in 1341.
• John V, Count of Sponheim-Starkenburg (1359–1437): A German nobleman who held the title of Count.
• John V, Lord of Arkel (1362–1428): He was a Lord, a feudal ruler, of Arkel.
• John V, Duke of Brittany (1389–1442): He was a Duke of Brittany and also known as the Count of Montfort.
• John V, Duke of Mecklenburg (1418–1443): He was a Duke in the region of Mecklenburg.
• John V, Count of Hoya (died 1466): He was a Count, sometimes called the Pugnacious or the Wild due to his strong personality.
• John V, Count of Armagnac (1420–1473): He was a Count in Armagnac, France.
• John V, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg (1439–1507): He was a Duke in Saxe-Lauenburg.
• John V, Count of Oldenburg (1460–1526): He was a Count in Oldenburg.
• John V, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (1504–1551): A German prince from the House of Ascania who ruled Anhalt-Dessau.
• John V of Portugal (1689–1750): He was the King of Portugal and the Algarves.

See also

In Spanish: Juan V para niños

• John 5, the fifth chapter of the Gospel of John
• John 5 (guitarist) (John William Lowery, born 1971), an American guitarist
• Johann V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
• Jean V de Bueil (1406–1477)