John Gurney may refer to: Norwich bankers. John Gurney (1655–1721), founder of the banking Quaker Gurney family. John Gurney (1719–1779), co-founder of Gurney's Bank in Norwich. John Gurney (1749–1809), father of Elizabeth Fry. John Gurney (1809–1856), eldest son of Samuel Gurney. John Gurney (mayor) (1845–1887), mayor of Norwich (1885) John Henry Gurney Sr. (1819–1890), MP for King's Lynn and amateur ornithologist. John Henry Gurney Jr. (1848–1922), banker and ornithologist. Other people. John Gurney (bass-baritone), (1902—1997), American opera singer.
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