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English historian (1906–1990)
Alan John Percivale Taylor (25 March 1906 – 7 September 1990) was an English historian who specialised in 19th- and 20th-century European diplomacy. Both
A._J._P._Taylor
Australian composer (born 1958)
Alan John (born 7 May 1958 in Sydney) is an Australian composer. He studied music at the University of Sydney, graduating in 1980. His compositions include
Alan_John
English director (1935–1990)
Alan John Clarke (28 October 1935 – 24 July 1990) was an English television and film director, producer and writer. Clarke was born on 28 October 1935
Alan_Clarke
Ghanaian politician
Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen (born 3 October 1955) is a Ghanaian politician, a corporate executive, and a former member of the New Patriotic Party. He
Alan_John_Kyerematen
English obstetrician and gynaecologist (born 1963)
Alan John Farthing CVO FRCOG (born 1963) is a British gynaecologist, head of the department for gynaecological cancer at Imperial College, and on the
Alan_Farthing
English-born statesman
Sir John Alan (also spelt Alen or Alleyn; c. 1500 – 1561) was a leading English-born statesman in sixteenth century Ireland. He was a member of the Irish
John_Alan
English aviation pioneer (1894–1973)
Sir Alan John Cobham, KBE, AFC (6 May 1894 – 21 October 1973) was an English aviation pioneer. As a child he attended Wilson's School,[page needed] which
Alan_Cobham
Scottish footballer (1938–2018)
Alan John Gilzean (/ɡɪlziːn/; 22 October 1938 – 8 July 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer, active from 1955 to 1975. A striker, Gilzean played
Alan_Gilzean
English drummer
Alan John "Reni" Wren (born 10 April 1964) is an English retired rock drummer and former member of The Stone Roses. His laid-back style of complex, off-beat
Reni_(musician)
Christian new religious movement
controversial new religious movement based in Queensland, Australia, taught by Alan John Miller, also known as A.J., who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus
Divine_Truth
British business executive (1902–1998)
Alan John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury (13 August 1902 – 21 October 1998), was a British business executive and a leading member of the Sainsbury retail
Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury
Alan_Sainsbury,_Baron_Sainsbury
Canadian actor
Alan John Buckley is a Canadian actor. He played crime lab technician Adam Ross on the television series CSI: NY (2005–2013) and Navy SEAL Sonny Quinn
A._J._Buckley
Scottish music industry executive (born 1960)
Alan John McGee (born 29 September 1960) is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager,
Alan_McGee
British-Canadian actor (1946–2024)
Alan John Scarfe (8 June 1946 – 28 April 2024) was a British–Canadian actor, stage director and author. He was an Associate Director of the Stratford
Alan_Scarfe
Musical artist
Alan John Atkins (born 14 October 1947) is an English heavy metal vocalist, best known for being the original lead vocalist and founder of Judas Priest
Al_Atkins
American computer scientist
John Alan Robinson (9 March 1930 – 5 August 2016) was a philosopher, mathematician, and computer scientist. He was a professor emeritus at Syracuse University
John_Alan_Robinson
British archaeologist (1879–1957)
Alan John Bayard Wace FBA FSA (13 July 1879 – 9 November 1957) was an English archaeologist who served as director of the British School at Athens (BSA)
Alan_Wace
American businessman and politician (born 1937)
Alan John Blinken (born December 24, 1937) is an American businessman, political candidate, and former diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador
Alan_Blinken
British adult education specialist (born 1948)
Sir Alan John Tuckett, OBE (born 3 April 1948) is a British adult education specialist and campaigner. He was the Chief Executive of the National Institute
Alan_Tuckett
Christianity portal Alan John Butler, a Director of the Kuruman Moffat Mission in Kuruman, South Africa, and Canon of Kimberley Cathedral, was a priest
Alan_Butler
English footballer
Alan John Birchenall, MBE (born 22 August 1945) is an English former footballer who played during the 1960s and 1970s as a forward. Born in East Ham he
Alan_Birchenall
British poet, writer, editor and publisher (1922–2001)
Alan John Ross (6 May 1922 – 14 February 2001) was a British poet, writer, editor and publisher. Ross was born in Calcutta, India, son of John Brackenridge
Alan_Ross
English singer
Alan John "Adge" Cutler (19 November 1930 – 5 May 1974) was an English singer best known as the frontman of the comic folk band the Wurzels. Cutler was
Adge_Cutler
Historic building in San Diego, California, U.S.
The Alan John Factory is a historic structure in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, California. It was built in 1908 and is located at 568 6th Avenue.
Alan_John_Factory
British endocrinologist (1912–1969)
Richard Alan John Asher FRCP (3 April 1912 – 25 April 1969) was a British endocrinologist and haematologist. As the senior physician responsible for the
Richard_Asher
English footballer (born 1980)
James Alan John Harper (born 9 November 1980) is an English footballer who last played for Ascot United. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, Harper attended the
James_Harper_(footballer)
Australian actor (1934–2022)
Alan John Hopgood AM (29 September 1934 – 19 March 2022), also known as Alan Hopwood, was an Australian actor, producer, and writer. He wrote the screenplay
Alan_Hopgood
British-born music journalist, disc jockey and presenter in Germany
Alan John Bangs (born 10 June 1951 in London) is a British music journalist, disc jockey and presenter on radio and television. He has lived and worked
Alan_Bangs
Governor of the Bank of England (1938–2009)
Edward Alan John George, Baron George (16 September 1938 – 18 April 2009), known as Eddie George, or sometimes as "Steady Eddie", was Governor of the
Edward_George,_Baron_George
Anglican archbishop of the West Indies
Christianity portal Alan John Knight CMG (also rendered inaccurately as John Alan Knight; 1904 – 29 November 1979) was a long serving Bishop of Guyana
Alan_Knight_(bishop)
American politician (1927–2014)
Alan John Dixon (July 7, 1927 – July 6, 2014) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served in the Illinois General Assembly
Alan_J._Dixon
British politician (1930–2014)
Alan John Williams (14 October 1930 – 21 December 2014) was a British Labour politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Swansea West for over
Alan Williams (Swansea West MP)
Alan_Williams_(Swansea_West_MP)
English footballer
Alan John Tonge (born 25 February 1972) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back and a midfielder in the Football League
Alan_Tonge
English cricketer (born 1956)
John Alan Claughton (born 17 September 1956, in Guiseley, Leeds) is a former Chief Master of King Edward's School, Birmingham (K.E.S.), and a former English
John_Alan_Claughton
English computer scientist (1912–1954)
Alan Mathison Turing (/ˈtjʊərɪŋ/; 23 June 1912 – 7 June 1954) was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and
Alan_Turing
American violinist, producer and impresario
Alan John Peters (April 5, 1936 – November 2, 2017) was an American violinist, producer and impresario. He was the director and member of the Royal Philharmonic
Alan_John_Peters
Canadian writer, academic and political activist
John Alan Lee (24 August 1933 – 5 December 2013) was a Canadian writer, academic and political activist, best known as an early advocate for LGBT rights
John_Alan_Lee
John Alan Maxwell (March 7, 1904 – April 13, 1984) was an American artist known primarily for his book and magazine illustrations, as well as historical
John_Alan_Maxwell
Australian rugby league footballer
au/2022/04/29/the-best-broncos-who-never-played-representative-football/ Whiticker, Alan. "John Plath". rugbyleagueproject.org. Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill
John_Plath
American political philosopher
Alan John Simmons (born May 4, 1950) is an American political philosopher. Simmons graduated from Princeton University and completed a master's degree
A._John_Simmons
Irish footballer
Alan John Bennett (born 4 October 1981) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He has represented the Republic of Ireland
Alan Bennett (footballer, born 1981)
Alan_Bennett_(footballer,_born_1981)
British politician
Alan John Simpson (born 20 September 1948) is a British former Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham South from
Alan Simpson (British politician)
Alan_Simpson_(British_politician)
New Zealand scientist, public servant and university administrator
Alan Tutton Johns CBE (22 May 1917 – 5 September 1997) was a New Zealand scientist, science administrator and university council member. Johns was born
Alan_Johns
English World War I flying ace
Captain Alan John Bott MC & Bar (14 January 1893 – 17 September 1952) was a World War I flying ace who was credited with five aerial victories. He later
Alan_Bott
Ancient Iranic people of the North Caucasus
‹ The template Infobox ethnic group is being considered for merging. › The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people
Alans
Australian author, adventurer, photographer & mariner (1903–1982)
Alan John Villiers, DSC (23 September 1903 – 3 March 1982) was a writer, adventurer, photographer and mariner. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Villiers
Alan_Villiers
British actor (1937–2026)
Alan Rothwell (9 February 1937 – 14 May 2026) was an English actor. He played David Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as a regular from 1960
Alan_Rothwell
English comedian, TV personality (born 1976)
Alan Graham Carr (born 14 June 1976) is an English comedian, broadcaster, writer, and television personality. His breakthrough was in 2001, winning the
Alan_Carr
English musical artist (1934–2005)
Alan John Randle (10 June 1934 – 9 April 2005), known professionally as Alan Randall, was an English multi-instrumentalist and entertainer, who became
Alan_Randall_(entertainer)
2017 Indian film
Adam John ("Joan") Pothen Mishti Chakravarty as Amy Adam Pothen Narain as Cyriac Rahul Madhav as Alan John ("Unni") Pothen Bhavana as Swetha Alan Pothen
Adam_Joan
English publisher
Alan John Sutton is an English publisher who founded Tempus Publishing, Alan Sutton Publishing, Amberley Publishing, and Fonthill Media. Sutton was educated
Alan_Sutton
Political party in Cambodia (1981–1994)
https://newint.org/features/1993/04/05/original Day, Alan John; German, Richard; Campbell, John (1996). Political Parties of the World. New York: Stockton
Party_of_Democratic_Kampuchea
English footballer and coach
Alan John Connell (born 5 February 1983) is an English former professional footballer and current youth team coach at Bournemouth. As a player, he was
Alan_Connell
Australian politician
Alan John Carpenter (born 4 January 1957) is an Australian former politician and journalist who was the premier of Western Australia from 25 January 2006
Alan_Carpenter
Royal New Zealand Navy officer
Rear Admiral Alan John Ogilvie Martin, ONZM is a retired officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy, who served as Chief of the Navy from 30 November 2015
John Martin (New Zealand admiral)
John_Martin_(New_Zealand_admiral)
American actor (born 1956)
Alan Douglas Ruck (born July 1, 1956) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Cameron Frye in John Hughes's film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Alan_Ruck
Topics referred to by the same term
(1944–2025), American analytical chemist Alan Marshal (actor) (1909–1961), stage and film actor Jock Marshall (Alan John Marshall, 1911–1967), Australian writer
Alan_Marshall
British politician
Sir Alan John Sykes, 1st Baronet (11 April 1868 – 21 May 1950) was an English businessman in the bleaching industry and Conservative politician in Cheshire
Alan_Sykes
Surname list
Alan, 2nd Lord of Oswestry and Clun (died 1215), son of William Fitz Alan, 1st Lord of Oswestry and Clun; he came into conflict with King John. John Fitzalan
FitzAlan
Alan John Wood, CBE, FREng (born March 20, 1947), was brought up in Sheffield, where he was educated at King Edward VII School. In 1965 he won an open
Alan_Wood_(engineer)
Alan John Beale (23 July 1923 - 9 December 2005) was a leading expert on vaccines and viruses. While working for Glaxo, he was responsible for starting
John_Beale_(virologist)
English footballer (1970–2021)
Alan John Miller (29 March 1970 – 3 June 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the Premier League for
Alan_Miller_(footballer)
Australian sailor
Olympedia. Retrieved 5 June 2020. Alan John Cain at World Sailing (archived, alternate link) Alan John Cain at Olympics.com Alan Cain at the Australian Olympic
Alan_Cain
American filmmaker (born 1957)
John Alan Lasseter (/ˈlæsətər/ LASS-ə-tər; born January 12, 1957) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and animator. He was previously
John_Lasseter
British Labour Party politician and former trade unionist
Alan John Donnelly (born 16 July 1957) is a British Labour Party politician and former trade unionist from Jarrow. He served as a Member of the European
Alan_Donnelly
Group Captain Alan John Lance Scott, CB, MC, AFC (29 June 1883 – 16 January 1922) was an officer in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during
Alan_Scott_(RAF_officer)
Association football goalkeeper
Alan John Julian (born 11 March 1983) is a professional football manager and former footballer. A goalkeeper, he made 664 senior appearances during a
Alan_Julian
British politician
Alan John Watson, Baron Watson of Richmond CBE (born 3 February 1941) is a UK-based broadcaster, Liberal Democrat politician and leadership communications
Alan Watson, Baron Watson of Richmond
Alan_Watson,_Baron_Watson_of_Richmond
British government recognitions
Crionaich. John Cecil Jollands. John Ford. Ronald Frederick Strutt. George Robert Puzey. Peter Butcher. Peter Maurice Cole. Alan Robert Croft. David John Minney
1991_Special_Honours
New Zealand evolutionary molecular biologist (born 1966)
Alan John Cooper (born 1966) is a New Zealand evolutionary biologist and an ancient DNA researcher. He was involved in several important early ancient
Alan_Cooper_(biologist)
English actor (1946–2016)
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman (21 February 1946 – 14 January 2016) was an English actor. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he was renowned
Alan_Rickman
British-Australian broadcaster, philosopher, and writer (1954-2012)
Alan John Saunders (22 July 1954 – 15 June 2012) was a prominent British philosopher, food writer, novelist and radio broadcaster in Australia. Saunders
Alan_Saunders_(broadcaster)
English audio engineer, musician, and record producer (born 1948)
Alan Parsons OBE (born 20 December 1948) is an English audio engineer, songwriter, musician, singer and record producer. Parsons was the sound engineer
Alan_Parsons
English comedian, actor, and writer
David Alan Johns (born 15 July 1956) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Daniel Blake in
Dave_Johns
American actor (born 1982)
Alan Michael Ritchson (born November 28, 1982) is an American actor. He made his acting debut as Aquaman/Arthur Curry on The CW superhero series Smallville
Alan_Ritchson
Topics referred to by the same term
Alan Taylor may refer to: Alan Taylor (Australian judge) (1901–1969), Australian High Court judge A. J. P. Taylor (Alan John Percivale Taylor, 1906–1990)
Alan_Taylor
Son of John Benjamin Sainsbury (1906–2000)
fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He and his elder brother Alan John Sainsbury became joint general managers of J. Sainsbury Ltd. in 1938.
Robert_Sainsbury
Professor John Alan Chalmers (29 September 1904 – 14 March 1967) was a British atmospheric physicist based at Durham University. He is well known for
John_Alan_Chalmers
Topics referred to by the same term
union footballer Pat Cameron (Alan John Patrick Cameron, 1895–1982), Canadian Member of Parliament Al Cameron (Alan Richard Cameron, born 1955), ice hockey
Alan_Cameron
Australian writer, academic and ornithologist
Alan John "Jock" Marshall (17 February 1911 – 20 July 1967) was an Australian writer, academic and ornithologist. Marshall was born in Redfern, New South
Jock_Marshall
English baron
John FitzAlan III (14 September 1246 – 18 March 1272), was an English nobleman. He was also Lord and Baron of Clun and Oswestry in the Welsh Marches.
John_Fitzalan_(1246–1272)
South African cricketer (born 1951)
Alan John Kourie (born 30 July 1951 in Johannesburg) is a former South African first class cricketer, who played for Transvaal, from 1970–71 to 1988–89
Alan_Kourie
Australian historian and museum administrator
Alan John Sweeting, MBE (3 November 1918 – 9 July 2016), known as Bill Sweeting, was an Australian historian and museum administrator. Sweeting was born
Bill_Sweeting
English footballer
Alan John Whitehead (born 3 September 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City. Whitehead
Alan Whitehead (footballer, born 1951)
Alan_Whitehead_(footballer,_born_1951)
2012 event in Australia
presenter Alan Jones. In his address, Jones was cited as saying, in reference to Prime Minister Julia Gillard's recently deceased father, John Gillard,
Alan Jones "died of shame" controversy
Alan_Jones_"died_of_shame"_controversy
Australian author and journalist (1935–2011)
Alan John Fitzgerald (5 November 1935 – 31 March 2011) was an Australian author, journalist and satirist. He was known for his unwavering opposition to
Alan_Fitzgerald_(satirist)
1995 opera by Alan John and Dennis Watkins
being considered for merging. › The Eighth Wonder is a 1995 opera by Alan John and with a libretto by Dennis Watkins about the building process of the
The_Eighth_Wonder
Political party in Benin
Press. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-8108-7171-7. Day, Alan John (2002). Political Parties of the World. London: John Harper. p. 51. ISBN 978-0-9536278-7-5. La Flamme
Communist_Party_of_Benin
Founding family of the UK supermarket chain, Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's supermarket chain John Benjamin Sainsbury (1871–1956), eldest son of John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury Alan John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury (1902–1998)
Sainsbury_family
English accountant ans civil servant
Sir Alan John Hardcastle (10 August 1933 – 23 March 2002) was an English accountant and civil servant. Hardcastle was born on 10 August 1933 to parents
Alan_Hardcastle
Viscountcy in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough (1888–1973) John Warden Brooke, 2nd Viscount Brookeborough (1922–1987) Alan Henry Brooke, 3rd Viscount Brookeborough (b
Viscount_Brookeborough
British musician and songwriter (born 1947)
Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, 25 March 1947) is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. An influential figure in popular culture
Elton_John
British rock band (1975–1990)
The Alan Parsons Project were a British rock duo formed in London in 1975. Its official membership consisted of producer, audio engineer, musician and
The_Alan_Parsons_Project
English historian
Alan John Forey (born 1933) is reader emeritus in history at the University of Durham and an authority on the history of the military orders of the Middle
Alan_Forey
American geologist (born 1970)
John Alan Glennon (born September 24, 1970) is an American geographer and explorer. His work has been mapping and describing caves and geysers. In 1996
John_Alan_Glennon
Australian rules footballer
Alan John McLaughlin (1 April 1920 – 19 November 1991) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football
Alan_McLaughlin
British actor and comedian (born 1965)
Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He is best known for his character Alan Partridge, a socially inept and politically incorrect media personality,
Steve_Coogan
American astronaut (1923–1998)
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut. In 1961, he became the second person and the first American to
Alan_Shepard
American lawyer and author (born 1938)
Alan Morton Dershowitz (/ˈdɜːrʃəwɪts/ DUR-shə-wits; born September 1, 1938) is an American lawyer and law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional
Alan_Dershowitz
British–Australian singer (1948–2022)
Newton-John and hubby buy home in Jupiter Inlet Colony". TCPalm.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2010. Duke, Alan (19
Olivia_Newton-John
ALAN JOHN
ALAN JOHN
Male
English
(×ַלï‹×Ÿ) Variant spelling of English Allon, ALON means "oak tree."
Male
Hebrew
(×¢Ö²× Ö¸×Ÿ) Hebrew name ANAN means "cloud." In the bible, this is the name of one of heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. Compare with another form of Anan.
Female
English
 English feminine form of Celtic Alan, possibly ALANA means "little rock."
Girl/Female
Indian
Little rock, Handsome
Male
French
French form of Celtic Alan, ALAIN means "little rock."Â
Male
English
Handsome One
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Celtic Alan, possibly ALUN means "little rock."Â
Male
English
English name derived from Latin Albanus, ALBAN means "like Albus," i.e. "white."
Boy/Male
English American Celtic
Fair; handsome. Famous Bearer: U.S. actor Alan Alda.
Male
English
English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly ALEN means "little rock."Â
Boy/Male
American, Armenian, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, English, French, Gaelic, German, Indian, Irish, Swedish, Swiss
God of Shine; Handsome; Cheerful; Rock; Comely; Peace; Little Rock; Noble; Rock or Noble
Male
Turkish
Turkish name ALTAN means "dawn."
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : variant spelling of Allen. This is the usual spelling of the personal name in England and Scotland, but is infrequent as a surname.
Boy/Male
English
From St. Alban.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Celtic Alan, possibly ALANO means "little rock."Â
Male
Celtic
, hunting dog.
Male
Romanian
Romanian name, possibly derived from the word alina, ALIN means "to soothe."Â
Male
English
English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly ALLAN means "little rock."Â
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian name ALANI means "orange tree."
Male
English
English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly ALANN means "little rock."Â
ALAN JOHN
ALAN JOHN
Girl/Female
Arabic, Danish, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Daughter of Wisdom
Surname or Lastname
English, Dutch, and North German (Pötter)
English, Dutch, and North German (Pötter) : occupational name for a maker of drinking and storage vessels, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle Low German pot. In the Middle Ages the term covered workers in metal as well as earthenware and clay.
Boy/Male
Indian
A literary person, Cultured, Civilized
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Precious; Rare; Choice
Boy/Male
Biblical
Pilgrimage, combat, dispute.
Boy/Male
African Arabic Muslim
Peaceful.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Traditional
Golden Moon
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Hope
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Czech, Czechoslovakian, German, Hindu, Indian, Jamaican, Marathi, Muslim, Polish, Sindhi, Swahili
Perfect; Another Name for God; Whole; Immaculate; Complete; From a Roman Family Name; King of the World; The Largest King
Boy/Male
Hindu
ALAN JOHN
ALAN JOHN
ALAN JOHN
ALAN JOHN
ALAN JOHN
n.
Alt. of Alman
n.
See Alan.
n.
Alt. of Alman
v. t.
To scheme; to devise; to contrive; to form in design; as, to plan the conquest of a country.
interj.
Alas! Welaway!
interj.
Ah! alas!
interj.
An exclamation expressive of sorrow, pity, or apprehension of evil; -- in old writers, sometimes followed by day or white; alas the day, like alack a day, or alas the white.
n.
A wolfhound.
a.
Plan.
n.
A tribe or collection of families, united under a chieftain, regarded as having the same common ancestor, and bearing the same surname; as, the clan of Macdonald.
n.
The sea otter.
n.
See Uhlan.
n.
Skillful plan; device.
interj.
Alas!
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Plan
imp. & p. p.
of Plan
a.
A scheme devised; a method of action or procedure expressed or described in language; a project; as, the plan of a constitution; the plan of an expedition.
inerj.
Anan.
a.
Having no plan.
pl.
of Ala