John Logan
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Politicians and judges
- John Alexander Logan (judge)John Alexander Logan (judge)John Alexander Logan RFD SC is a judge of the Federal Court of Australia, appointed in 2007. A former public servant, Logan became a barrister in 1984 and was appointed Senior Counsel on December 2, 1999.- References :...
(born 1956), Australian judge - John Logan (judge) (b. 1956), Australian judge of the Federal Court of Australia
- John William LoganJohn William LoganJohn William Logan, known as "Paddy" Logan, , was a civil engineering contractor and Liberal Member of Parliament for Harborough in Leicestershire....
(1845–1925), civil engineering contractor and British Member of Parliament
Literature
- John Logan (minister)John Logan (minister)John Logan was a minister in Leith, Scotland. He was born at Soutra, Midlothian, to farmer George Logan. He was presented the charge of South Leith in 1771, and was ordained in 1773.He published poems by Michael Bruce after Bruce's death....
(1748–1788), Scottish poet and minister at Leith - John Logan (poet)John Logan (poet)John B. Logan was an American poet and teacher.Logan was born in Red Oak, Iowa...
(1923–1987), American poet and educator - John Logan (writer)John Logan (writer)John David Logan is an American screenwriter, playwright and film producer.-Personal life:Logan was born in San Diego on September 24, 1961. His parents emigrated to the US from Northern Ireland via Canada. The youngest of three children, he has an older brother and sister...
(born 1961), American screenwriter and playwright - John Logan, a fictional character in Ian McEwan's novel Enduring LoveEnduring LoveEnduring Love is a 2004 British film directed by Roger Michell with screenwriter Joe Penhall, based on a novel by Ian McEwan. The story is about two strangers who become dangerously close after witnessing a deadly accident. It stars Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans and Samantha Morton with Bill Nighy,...
and its 2004 film adaptation
Military
- John Logan (pioneer)John Logan (pioneer)John Logan was a pioneer and politician from the U.S. state of Virginia and later, Kentucky. He participated in Lord Dunmore's War in 1774, serving under his brother, Benjamin. After moving to Kentucky County, Virginia, he took part in several expeditions against the Shawnee, including some led by...
(1747–1807), Indian fighter and first treasurer of the U.S. state of Kentucky - John A. LoganJohn A. LoganJohn Alexander Logan was an American soldier and political leader. He served in the Mexican-American War and was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a state senator, congressman and senator and was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President...
(John Alexander Logan, 1826–1886), American soldier and politician - John Alexander Logan, Jr.John Alexander Logan, Jr.John Alexander Logan, Jr, born Manning Alexander Logan was a United States Army officer who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War....
(1865–1899), American United States Army General; posthumous Medal of Honor award
Sport
- Johnny Logan (basketball)Johnny Logan (basketball)John Arnold Logan , was a basketball player and coach born in Richmond, Indiana. A 6'2" guard who played at Indiana University, Logan played for four seasons with the now-defunct St. Louis Bombers, and a fifth season with the Tri-Cities Blackhawks...
(1921–1977), American basketball player and coach - Johnny Logan (baseball) (born 1927), former professional American baseball player
- John Logan (footballer)John Logan (footballer)John William Logan was an English professional footballer born in Horden, near Peterlee, County Durham who played in the Football League for Darlington, Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday. He played as a wing half.-References:...
(1912–1980), English football wing-half for Darlington, Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday - John Logan (Scottish footballer)John Logan (Scottish footballer)John Theodore Logan was a Scottish professional footballer born in Edinburgh who played in the Football League for Small Heath. Logan, an outside left, was on the books of Partick Thistle before joining Small Heath in 1896...
(born 1871after born 1871), Scottish football outside-left for Partick Thistle and Small heath
Other
- Johnny Logan (singer)Johnny Logan (singer)Johnny Logan , is an Australian-born Irish singer and composer. He is regarded as "Mister Eurovision", having participated in the Eurovision Song Contest many times since the 1970s, and, since 1992, has been the most successful artist in Eurovision history.Logan has won the international contest on...
(born 1954), Australian-Irish singer and songwriter - John "Juke" LoganJohn "Juke" LoganJohn "Juke" Logan is an American electric blues harmonica player, singer, pianist and songwriter. He is best known for his harmonica playing on the theme music for television programs and films...
(born 1954), American blues harmonica player and songwriter - SS John A. Logan or USS Alnitah (AK-127)USS Alnitah (AK-127)The USS Alnitah was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the United States Navy in World War II. Named a spelling variation of the star Alnitak in the constellation Orion, it was the only ship of the Navy to bear this name....
, American US Navy ship in service during the Second World War - Johnny "Guitar" Logan, main character in the film Johnny GuitarJohnny GuitarJohnny Guitar is a 1954 Republic Pictures Western film starring Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge, and Scott Brady.The screenplay was based upon a novel by Roy Chanslor. Though credited to Philip Yordan, he was merely a front for the actual screenwriter, blacklistee Ben Maddow. ...