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John Irwin (academic) John Thomas Irwin (April 24, 1940 – December 20, 2019) was an American poet and literary critic. He was the Decker Professor in the Humanities and Professor in The Writing Seminars and the English Department at Johns Hopkins University. Backg ...

(1940–2019), American English professor at The Johns Hopkins University *

John Irwin (admiral) Rear Admiral John Irwin (15 April 1832 – 28 July 1901) was an officer in the United States Navy. He participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, fought in the American Civil War, and served as commander of the Asiatic and Pacific Squadrons ...

(1832–1901), United States Navy rear admiral *

John Irwin (baseball) John Irwin (July 21, 1861 – February 28, 1934) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is compo ...

(1861–1928), Canadian-born Major League Baseball player *

John Irwin (British Army officer) General Sir John Irwin KB (1727/28 – May 1788) was an Irish soldier who served in the British Army. Career Educated in Ireland, Irwin was commissioned into the 5th Regiment of Foot in 1736. He served in an attack on the French coast in 175 ...

(1727/8–1788), British soldier, Commander-in-Chief of Ireland and Member of Parliament for East Grinstead, 1762–1783 *

John Irwin (director) John Irwin may refer to: *John Irwin (academic) (1940–2019), American English professor at The Johns Hopkins University *John Irwin (admiral) (1832–1901), United States Navy rear admiral *John Irwin (baseball) (1861–1928), Canadian-born Major ...

, Irish film, television, and radio director, see '' Badger's Green'' *

John Irwin (politician) John Irwin Sr. (October 10, 1869 – May 7, 1948) was a Canadian provincial politician from Alberta. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1926 to 1940 sitting with the Conservative caucus in opposition. Early life ...

(1869–1948), Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta *

John Irwin (producer) John Irwin is an American television producer and entertainment executive. Career From 1993 to 1996, Irwin was a producer for ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien''. From 1997 to 1999, he was a producer for ''Mad TV''. He also serves as Vice President ...

, American television producer, president of Irwin Entertainment *

John Irwin (writer) John Irwin may refer to: * John Irwin (academic) (1940–2019), American English professor at The Johns Hopkins University * John Irwin (admiral) (1832–1901), United States Navy rear admiral *John Irwin (baseball) (1861–1928), Canadian-born Maj ...

, British writer, see '' The Big Fun Show'' *

John Keith Irwin John Keith Irwin (May 21, 1929 – January 3, 2010) was an American sociologist and criminologist who was known internationally as an expert on the American prison system.

(1929–2010), American sociologist known for his work on subcultures and on the prison system *

John N. Irwin John Nichol Irwin (December 25, 1844 – December 22, 1905) was an American businessman, politician and diplomat. Among the positions he held were Mayor of Keokuk, Iowa, Governor of Idaho Territory, Governor of Arizona Territory, and U.S. M ...

(1844–1905), American politician, governor of Idaho Territory, 1883–1884, and Arizona Territory, 1890–1892 *

John N. Irwin II John Nichol Irwin II (December 31, 1913 – February 28, 2000) was an American diplomat and attorney during the Cold War. During World War II, he served in the Army in the Pacific as a member of General Douglas MacArthur's staff and reached the ...

(1913–2000), American Deputy Secretary of State and Ambassador to France, 1973–1974 *

John Rice Irwin John Rice Irwin (December 11, 1930 – January 16, 2022) was an American cultural historian, and founder of the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee. His interest in history began at an early age, and was inspired by his grandparents to st ...

(born 1930), American cultural historian

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