John Lawton

John Lawton may refer to:

  • John Lawton (1656–1736), thrice Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • John Lawton (died 1740) (c. 1700–1740), Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • John Lawton (musician) (born 1946), rock and blues vocalist
  • John Lawton (biologist) (born 1943), British ecologist
  • John Lawton (author) (born 1947), television producer and director, and author
  • John Lawton (footballer) (born 1936), English footballer

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