John Lennon
British musician (1940–1980)
1940 — 1980
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician (1940–1980)
Born
October 9, 1940
Died
1980 (age ~40)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, composer
United KingdomBorn in Liverpool Maternity HospitalDied in New York City
1940
Born in Liverpool Maternity Hospital (1940-10-09)
1952
EducationStudied at Calderstones School (1952–1957)
1965
AwardMember of the Order of the British Empire
1971
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Score
1980
Died in New York City
About
John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
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Who is John Lennon?+
John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
What does the name John mean?+
The name John means "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is of English origin.
When was John Lennon born?+
John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940.
When did John Lennon die?+
John Lennon died in 1980, at approximately 40 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.
The name John is of English origin, meaning "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is traditionally a male name.
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John — October 9, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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