John I
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 526, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 523–526.
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the Great, 1357–1433, king of Portugal 1385–1433.
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surnamed Tzimisces . 925–976 ad , Byzantine emperor (969–976): extended Byzantine power into Bulgaria and Syria
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called the Great. 1357–1433, king of Portugal (1385–1433). He secured independence for Portugal by his victory over Castile (1385) and initiated Portuguese overseas expansion
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John: I would like to thank David for what he achieved for the club as a player and then coach with two decent seasons culminating in European football.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
But “since I met John, I was upgraded into a witch.”
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2025
"John, I learnt more in these 10 minutes than in any 12 month period of my career," Gorman wrote in a handwritten note to Mack, which is framed in Mack's office.
From Reuters ● May 19, 2023
“Dear John, I see it all, now it was wrong / Don’t you think 19 is too young / To be played by your dark twisted games, when I loved you so?,” she sang.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
Like John, I am part of the Dinka people, the biggest tribe in Southern Sudan.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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