John Penn

John Penn may refer to:

  • John Penn ("the American") (1700–1746), Pennsylvania proprietor, only son of William Penn born in America
  • John Penn (governor) (1729–1795), colonial governor of Pennsylvania, grandson of William Penn, son of Richard Penn, Sr
  • John Penn (writer) (1760–1834), another grandson of William Penn, known as "John of Stoke", son of Thomas Penn
  • John Penn (Continental Congress) (1741–1788), Continental Congressman from North Carolina, signer of the Declaration of Independence
  • John Penn (engineer) (1805–1878), British marine engine engineer
  • John Penn (MP) (1848–1903), MP for Lewisham 1891–1903
  • John Penn (architect) (1921–2007), British architect
  • Jack Penn (1909–1996), surgeon
  • John Garrett Penn (1932–2007), United States federal judge
  • John Penne, MP for Melcombe Regis (UK Parliament constituency)

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or penn:

    “thinking of
    leaning on the john door in the 5 SPOT
    while she whispered a song along the keyboard
    to Mal Waldron and everyone and I stopped breathing”
    —Frank O’Hara (1926–1966)

    “Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.”
    —William Penn (1644–1718)