John Grieve

John Grieve

The name John Grieve may refer to several people:

* John Grieve (VC Recipient) (1822–1863), Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross award for gallantry
* John Grieve (actor) (1924–2003), Scottish actor
* John Grieve (Scottish Musician) (born 1981), Scottish singer/songwriter


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