John Drake

John Drake may refer to:

  • John Drake (1826–1895), U.S. hotel magnate
  • John Drake (1872–1964), U.S. hotel magnate
  • John Drake (cricketer) (1893–1967), English cricketer
  • John Drake (Royal Navy officer, mid 1800s)
  • John Drake (rugby union) (1959–2008), New Zealand rugby footballer
  • John Drake (author) of Britain
  • John R. Drake (1782–1857), U.S. Representative from New York
  • John W. Drake, American microbiologist
  • Johnny Drake, American football player

Fictitious character:

  • John Drake (Danger Man), television character

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or drake:

    “And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps.”
    —Bible: New Testament St. John the Divine, in Revelation, 14:2.

    “The advantage of time and place in all practical actions is half a victory; which being lost is irrecoverable.”
    —Francis, Sir Drake (1540–1596)