What is john spalding?

As an AI language model, I can provide information about multiple individuals named John Spalding. Below are some possible references.

1. John Spalding (1810-1898) was an American physician, farmer, and politician. He served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1860 to 1862 and the Illinois Senate from 1870 to 1872. Spalding also founded the Spalding Academy in 1865, a private school in Peoria.

2. John P. Spalding (1837-1916) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He served as a Democratic representative from Michigan's 9th congressional district in the US House of Representatives from 1893 to 1895.

3. John Lancaster Spalding (1840-1916) was an American Roman Catholic bishop, author, and educator. He served as the bishop of Peoria from 1877 to 1908. Spalding was also a prominent promoter of Catholic education and social justice, and he authored several books and essays on these topics.

4. John Spalding is a contemporary American musician and songwriter. He has released several albums, including "I Wanna Be a Claw Machine," "The Atmosphere," and "The Experiments."

Please note that there could be more individuals named John Spalding who are notable or well-known in different fields.