Several notable persons in history have been named John Holland:
John Holland (1350 - 9 February 1400), Duke of Exeter, was half-brother to Richard II of England and second husband of Elizabeth Plantagenet, daughter of John of Gaunt.
... February 11 - Sir Keith Holyoake, New Zealand Prime Minister (1960-1972)
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