Yes John Simpson Chisum was a real person and he was not John Wayne.
None of the film's that contain information about him, his life, or the Lincoln County Land War have much truth to them.
There are many experts of John Chisum and those who claim to be "experts on John Chisum." many facts are wrong. But his life is easy to check out if one desires to do so.
I attend a family reunion on May 16, 2010 at his old home place at the Clear Creek ranch, Boliver, Denton County, Texas. I Met his descendants including grand daughters and grandsons. He was my GG Uncle, (he has many great nephews and nieces, mainly from his sister's line, many may not know it).
John Chisum was born in 1824.
John Chisum died in 1884.
John Wayne and Chisum - 1970 was released on: USA: 1970 (limited)
Thomas Jefferson, "Jeff" Chisum Pittzer Miller Chisum James "Jim" Chisum Nancy Eppes Chisum Bourland Plus half brothers and sisters from his father's second marriage
According to the movie, Chisum, he owned a store with mr. Tunstill and mr Sweeney.
Texas Paris his whole family is there
I believe it was 17
I think John Henry is a real person because semse like he is real.
There are various theories about John Henry, with some suggesting he was a real person, while others view him as a figure from folklore or legend. It is unclear whether he was an actual historical figure, as there is limited concrete evidence to confirm his existence.
The song is called Turn Me Around. And yes it is Merle Haggard. He also sings The Ballad of John Chisum for the movie.
The only person John Rambo is Based ON is John rambo But to answer Your question he is a fictional character (that means he is not real).
If you are talking about back around 1706, with Jamestown, Virginia and with the Mayflower; then yes, John Smith is a real person.