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

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or lawton:

    “There St. John mingles with my friendly bowl
    The feast of reason and the flow of soul;”
    —Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

    “I think a bishop who doesn’t give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop.”
    —James Lawton Thompson (b. 1936)