Johnny Bates

Johnny Bates
Biographical information
Born	31 December 1925 (age 3) Downton Abbey, Yorkshire, England
Residence	Downton, Yorkshire, England The Bates' cottage
Also known as	Johnny
Physical information
Gender	Male
Height	Small
Hair colour	Blonde
Eye colour	Brown
Family information
Immediate	John Bates (father) Anna Bates (mother)
Extended	Mrs Bates (paternal grandmother+) † Mr Smith (maternal grandfather) † Mrs Smith (maternal grandmother) Unnamed maternal aunt Unnamed maternal step-grandfather
Affiliation
Loyalty	Anna Bates John Bates Downton Abbey

John Bates Jr. (born 31 December 1925) is the son of Anna and John Bates. He was born on New Year's Eve 1925, right before the New Year was announced. He is named after his father and has inherited his mother's blonde hair.

Quick Answers

What is the significance of Johnny Bates' birth date?

Born on 31st December 1925, Johnny Bates' birth date holds significance as it's New Year's Eve. The son of Anna and John Bates, he carries his father's name and his mother's blonde hair.

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How did Henry Talbot inform Mr. Bates about Johnny's birth?

While Anna Bates was in labor in the Queen Caroline Bedroom, Henry Talbot rushed to find Mr. Bates. He urgently explained the situation, prompting Bates to immediately ascend to his wife's side. This marked the birth of their son, Johnny Bates.

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What physical traits did Johnny Bates inherit from his parents?

Johnny Bates, the son of Anna and John Bates, was born on New Year's Eve in 1925. He possesses his mother's blonde hair and has brown eyes.

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Birth

While Anna was waiting on Lady Mary in the Queen Caroline Bedroom, her water suddenly broke. Lady Mary insisted that Anna not be moved, despite the fact that it was highly irregular. Richard Clarkson successfully delivered the baby, and Henry Talbot informed Mr Bates that his wife was giving birth.

John and Anna Bates celebrated their son's birth and the New Year together, delighted to at last have a child.

Films

The Movie

Johnny is more than one year old. He was with his parents when they were asking Thomas Barrow to do something regarding the way Downton's staff were being treated by the visiting Royal staff.

His daily care is being handled in the Downton nursery. Anna and Mr. Bates discuss who would get him before going back to the cottage.

A New Era

His role in the second movie remains to be seen, being about two years old.

Media

Images

The family

Johnny with his mother shortly after his birth in 1925

Johnny aged around 18 months in his father's arms

The family in 1927

Notes

• He was born on the same day Lady Edith Crawley married Herbert "Bertie" Pelham, the Marquess of Hexham.
• Like Sybbie, he was born at Downton Abbey.

Appearances

Appearances and Mentions
Series 6	Episode 1	Episode 2	Episode 3	Episode 4	Episode 5	Episode 6	Episode 7	Episode 8	Christmas Special Appears
The film	The film Appears