John

John is a common name for males.

In a Christian context the name typically refers to one of:

• Gospel of John
• John the Apostle, to whom the Gospel of John is attributed
• John the Evangelist, traditionally identified with the apostle, and to whom the books 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation are attributed.

There are a great many other historical Johns, only a few of whom include:

• Pope John I
• King John I of England
• King John I of Castile
• King John I of Scotland
• King John I of Portugal
• Byzantine Emperor John I
• Saint John Chrysostom (aka John of Antioch)

In the US the term John is also used as slang for the customer of a prostitute.

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