John Porter
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The name John Porter can refer to:
- John Porter (captain) (fl. 1759), first captain of the first HMS Hercules
- John Porter (bishop) (fl. 1790s), a Bishop of Clogher
- John Porter (politician) (fl. 1810s), a Pennsylvania politician, U.S. Representative
- John Addison Porter (1822-1866), United States professor of chemistry
- John Porter (horseman) (1838-1922) was a trainer in British Thoroughbred flat racing
- John Clinton Porter (1872-1959), a California politician, mayor of Los Angeles
- John Porter (sociologist) (1921-1979), a Canadian sociologist
- John Edward Porter (born 1935), an Illinois politician, U.S. Representative
- John Porter (musician) (born 1947), a British guitarist, bassist, and producer for Roxy Music among others
The name Jon Porter can refer to:
- Jon Porter (born 1955), US Congressman from Nevada
Other:
- John Porter Stakes United Kingdom Thoroughbred horse race at Newbury Racecourse named for the renowned trainer