John Petty

John Petty may refer to:

  • John Petty (priest), Anglican Provost and Dean of Coventry
  • John Petty (Primitive Methodist minister) (1807–1868), 19th century author and Primitive Methodist Minister and first Governor of Elmfield College
  • John Petty, 1st Earl of Shelburne (1706–1761), politician, father to former Prime Minister of Great Britain, William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne
  • John Petty, 2nd Marquess of Lansdowne (1765–1809), son of former Prime Minister of Great Britain, William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne
  • John Petty (American football), American football player

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