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John Henry , the "steel-driving man", is an African-American Folk Hero .

''Real people:''

John Henry is an 18th Century U.S. Senator from and Governor of Maryland .

John Henry is a 19th Century U.S. Representative from Illinois .

John Flournoy Henry is a 19th Century U.S. Representative from Kentucky .

John W. Henry is a speculator, money manager and principal owner of the Boston Red Sox .

John Henry is a prominent Toxicologist , a professor at Imperial College London and a consultant to Britain's National Poisons Information Service .

John Henry is the vocalist in a band called Darkest Hour .

John Henry (1776–1853) a British Spy who sold his papers to James Madison .

John Henry , Bailiff of Guernsey (1446–1447)

John Henry is a historian of Science associated with the Strong Programme , and the author of numerous books including ''Knowledge is Power: How Magic, the Government and an Apocalyptic Vision Inspired Francis Bacon to creat Modern Science'' (2002)

''Works of Fiction:''

'' John Henry '' is a 1931 Novel by Roark Bradford , based on the African-American folk hero of the same name (see above). It was made into a Broadway Play and later a musical featuring Paul Robeson in the title role and Ruby Elzy as Julie Anne.

'' John Henry '' is a 1994 Rock album by They Might Be Giants .

'' John Henry '' is a 1995 Pop song by Marques Bovre And The Evil Twins , from their album '' Flyover Land ''.

''Other Notable Uses:''

John Henry is a champion Thoroughbred racehorse.