John Downes
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John Downes may refer to:
- John Downes (regicide)John Downes (regicide)Colonel John Downes was a commissioner who signed the death warrant of Charles I of England. After the English Restoration he was found guilty of regicide and was imprisoned until he died....
(1609 – c. 1666), English commissioner convicted of regicide of Charles I of England at the restoration of Charles II - John Downes (17th-century prompter)John Downes (17th-century prompter)John Downes worked as a prompter at the Duke's Company, and later the United Company, for most of the Restoration period 1660—1700...
(died c. 1712), English theatre prompter for most of the Restoration period, 1660–1700 - John Downes (naval officer)John Downes (naval officer)Commodore John Downes was an officer in the United States Navy, whose service covered the first half of the 19th century.-Early life and career:...
(1786 – 1854), American Commodore and ship captain in the United States Navy - John Downes (sailor)John Downes (sailor)John Henry Downes was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was mate of the British boat Hera, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*...
(1870 – 1943), British Olympic Sailing gold medalist in 1908 - John K. DownesJohn K. DownesJohn K. Downes was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1922 to 1927, as an independent member....
, Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, 1922–1927 - John Downs (broadcaster)John Downs (broadcaster)John Downs is a radio reporter and personality, who has worked in news and talk radio in Toronto since 1999, primarily covering Toronto City Hall...
, Canadian reporter and radio personality in Toronto
See also
- Johnny DownsJohnny DownsJohnny Downs was an American actor. Son of a Naval aviator, he was taken to Hollywood in 1921 when his father was transferred to the San Diego naval base. He began his career as a child actor, most notably playing Johnny in the Our Gang short series from 1923 to 1926...
(1913 – 1994), American child actor who appeared in the Our Gang series of short films - Jonathan DownesJonathan DownesJonathan Downes is a cryptozoologist, author, film-maker, journalist, composer and singer-songwriter, with a background in radical politics and mental health care. He is Director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology.His father, the explorer and Colonial Service Officer J. T...
(born 1959), English cryptozoologist, author, film-maker, journalist, composer and singer-songwriter