Magee (surname)
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Magee is an Irish
surname
. It is uncommon as a given name
. People with the name Magee include:
Ireland
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surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
. It is uncommon as a given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
. People with the name Magee include:
- Barry MageeBarry MageeArthur Barry Magee is a former New Zealand athlete who mainly competed in the marathon....
(born 1934), New Zealand marathon runner - Bryan MageeBryan MageeBryan Edgar Magee is a noted British broadcasting personality, politician, poet, and author, best known as a popularizer of philosophy.-Early life:...
(born 1930), British politician, writer and broadcaster - Christopher Lyman Magee (1848—1901), Pittsburgh political boss
- Clare MageeClare MageeClare Magee was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm in Putnam County near Livonia, Missouri, MageeGraduate of Unionville High School.Student in Kirksville State Teachers College in 1916....
, Missouri congressman - Eamonn MageeEamonn MageeEamonn Magee nicknamed the Terminator is a former boxer who is now a trainer with the Breen Team in Belfast...
(born 1971), Irish boxer (brother to Noel and Terry Magee) - James McDevitt MageeJames McDevitt MageeJames McDevitt Magee was an aviator and a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:James M. Magee was born in Evergreen, Pennsylvania...
, Pennsylvania congressman - Jimmy MageeJimmy MageeJimmy Magee is a longstanding Irish sports broadcaster. Known as 'the Memory Man', he has spent over half a century in sports broadcasting...
Irish broadcaster - John Alexander MageeJohn Alexander MageeJohn Alexander Magee was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John A. Magee was born in Landisburg, Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and was graduated from New Bloomfield Academy. He engaged in the printing business and for a number of years...
, Pennsylvania congressman - John Gillespie Magee, Jr.John Gillespie Magee, Jr.John Gillespie Magee, Jr. was an American aviator and poet who died as a result of a mid-air collision over Lincolnshire during World War II. He was serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force, which he joined before the United States officially entered the war. He is most famous for his poem "High...
(1922–1941), poet and aviator - John W. MageeJohn W. MageeJohn W. Magee was a second class fireman serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.-Biography:...
, American Medal of Honor recipient - John Magee (disambiguation)
- Kevin Magee (motorcycle racer) (born 1962), former Australian 500cc motorcycle ride
- Kevin Magee (basketball)Kevin Magee (basketball)Kevin Dornell Magee , was an American basketball player. He played in the power forward position, height 6-8 and weight 230 ....
(1959–2003), former basketball player - Mike Magee (journalist)Mike Magee (journalist)Mike Magee is a British journalist. He co-founded The Register in 1994, which he left in 2001 to found another well known technology news website, The Inquirer...
(born 1949), British journalist - Mike Magee (soccer)Mike Magee (soccer)Mike Magee is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
(born 1984), an American soccer player - Noel MageeNoel MageeNoel Magee is a former professional boxer and former Commonwealth light heavyweight Title holder...
(born 1965), former Irish boxer (brother to Eamonn and Terry Magee) - Patrick Magee, Provisional Irish Republican Army member
- Paul MageePaul MageePaul "Dingus" Magee is a former volunteer in the Belfast Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army who escaped during his 1981 trial for killing a member of the Special Air Service in 1980...
, Provisional Irish Republican Army member - Rusty MageeRusty MageeBenjamin Rush "Rusty" Magee was an accomplished composer and lyricist for theatre, television, and film and commercials.-Childhood and Education:...
(born 1955), American Composer, Lyricist, Actor and Comedian - Terry MageeTerry MageeTerry Magee is a former professional boxer. Magee, the older brother of Eamonn and Noel, fought at Light Middleweight but also fought at heavier weights towards the end of his career.-Background:...
(born 1971), Irish boxer (brother to Noel and Eamonn Magee) - Tommy MageeTommy MageeThomas Patrick "Tommy" Magee was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. He made more than 400 appearances during his 15 years at West Bromwich Albion. He also won five England caps.- Career :...
, (1899–1974) English footballer - Walter W. MageeWalter W. MageeWalter Warren Magee was an American congressman who represented New York. He was born in Groveland, New York, USA on May 23,1861. He graduated from Harvard University in 1889 and served on the board of supervisors ofOnondaga County from 1892 to 1893...
(1862–1927), New York congressman - William A. MageeWilliam A. MageeWilliam Anderson Magee was born in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood the site of the present day Mellon Arena and the region's hub for African American culture. Before becoming mayor he gained his reputation by serving as Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County of which Pittsburgh...
(1873–1938), Mayor of Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...