John Penn may refer to:
- John Penn ("the American") (1700–1746), Pennsylvania proprietor, only son of William Penn born in America
- John Penn (governor) (1729–1795), colonial governor of Pennsylvania, grandson of William Penn, son of Richard Penn, Sr
- John Penn (writer) (1760–1834), another grandson of William Penn, known as "John of Stoke", son of Thomas Penn
- John Penn (Continental Congress) (1741–1788), Continental Congressman from North Carolina, signer of the Declaration of Independence
- John Penn (engineer) (1805–1878), British marine engine engineer
- John Penn (MP) (1848–1903), MP for Lewisham 1891–1903
- John Penn (architect) (1921–2007), British architect
- Jack Penn (1909–1996), surgeon
- John Garrett Penn (1932–2007), United States federal judge
- John Penne, MP for Melcombe Regis (UK Parliament constituency)
Famous quotes containing the word penn:
“Later you hear it wander the dark house
Like a mother who rises at night to seek a childhood picture;
Or it goes to the backyard and stands like an old horse cold in the
pasture.”
—Robert Penn Warren (1905–1989)