Munro (surname)
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In academia and science
- Alan MunroAlan MunroAlan James Munro is a British immunologist and entrepreneur.Munro was born in Madras, India and educated at the Edinburgh Academy. He attended the University of Cambridge, specialising in biochemistry...
(b. 1937), British immunologist and entrepreneur - Alexander Monro (tertius) (1773–1859), Scottish medical pioneer and educator, also known as Alexander Monro III
- Dana Carleton MunroDana Carleton MunroDana Carleton Munro, L.H.D. was an American historian, brother of Wilfred Harold Munro, born at Bristol, R.I. He was educated at Brown and in Europe at Strassburg and Freiburg. He taught at Penn , at Wisconsin until 1915, then at Princeton. Brown gave him the degree of L.H.D. in 1912...
(1866–1933), US historian - David H. MunroDavid H. MunroDavid Herbert Munro is a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who created the programming language Yorick as well as the scientific graphics library Gist. Munro earned his B.S. at Caltech and Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
(b. 1955), US physicist - George Munro (philanthropist) (1825–1896), Canadian educator and philanthropist
- Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro (1819–1885), Scottish classical scholar
- Neil Gordon MunroNeil Gordon MunroNeil Gordon Munro was a Scottish physician and anthropologist. Resident in Japan for almost fifty years, he was notable as one of the first Westerners to study the Ainu people of Hokkaido....
(1863–1942), Scottish-born Japanese physician - Pamela MunroPamela MunroPamela Munro is an American linguist who specializes in Native American languages. A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, her graduate adviser was Margaret Langdon. She teaches at the University of California, Los Angeles...
(b. 1947), US linguist - Thomas Munro (1897–1974), US art historian
- Wilfred Harold MunroWilfred Harold MunroWilfred Harold Munro was an American historian, brother of Dana C. Munro. He was born at Bristol, R. I., and educated at Brown . He studied in Europe at Heidelberg and Freiburg. He served at various schools in the United States and in Central and South America, and at Brown . Professor Munro...
(1849–1934), US historian - William MunroWilliam MunroWilliam Munro was an English plant collector, botanist, agrostologist, and officer.-Military career:Munro was born as eldest son of William Munro in Druids Stoke, Gloucestershire in 1818. In 1834 he entered the 39th Regiment of Foot as an ensign...
(1818–1880), British botanist - William B. MunroWilliam B. MunroWilliam Bennett Munro was a Canadian social scientist and eugenicist.-External links:* http://www2.marianopolis.edu/quebechistory/bios/williambennetmunro.htm...
(1875–1957), Canadian social scientist and eugenicist - Roderick A. Munro (b. 1955), Quality & Process Improvement Specialist
Actors
- Alex Munro (comedian)Alex Munro (comedian)Alex Munro was a Scottish actor and comedian.-Career:Born as Alexander Neilson Horsburgh in Shettleston, Glasgow, he joined his brother Archie and sister June in an acrobatic act called The Star Trio...
(1911–1986), Scottish actor and comedy figure - Caroline MunroCaroline MunroCaroline Munro is an English actress and model known for her many appearances in horror, science fiction and action films of the 1970s and 1980s.-Early career:...
(b. 1950), British actor and model - Grant Munro (filmmaker)Grant Munro (filmmaker)Grant Munro O.C. is a Canadian animator, filmmaker and actor.-Early life:He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has one sister and a brother . Brian Munro spent his adult life in the Canadian Forces, serving with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry...
(b. 1923), Canadian actor and film producer - Janet MunroJanet Munro-Career:Munro starred in three Disney motion picture releases, Darby O'Gill and the Little People , Third Man on the Mountain and Swiss Family Robinson , as well as The Horsemasters , which aired on Disney's weekly television series...
(1932–1972), British actor - Joanna Munro (b. 1956), British actor and television personality
- Lochlyn MunroLochlyn MunroRichard Laughlain "Lochlyn" Munro is a Canadian actor.-Life and career:Munro was born in Lac La Hache, British Columbia. He started his acting career after a serious sports injury ended his dream of playing professional hockey. While playing music in various clubs around Vancouver, British...
(b. 1966), Canadian actor - Neil Munro (actor) (1947–2009), Canadian actor, director and playwright
- Samantha MunroSamantha MunroSamantha Munro is an actress who currently lives in Courtice, Ontario, Canada. She is best known for her role as Anya MacPherson on Degrassi: The Next Generation....
(b. 1990), Canadian actor
In art and music
- Alexander Munro (sculptor)Alexander Munro (sculptor)Alexander Munro was a British sculptor of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.Son of a stonemason, his talents were supported by financial assistance from his father’s employer, the Duchess of Sutherland. He came to London in 1848 to study sculpture under Charles Barry...
(1825–1871), Scottish sculptor - Charlie MunroCharlie MunroCharles Robert Munro was a jazz reedist and flautist born in New Zealand but based chiefly out of Australia....
(1917–1985), New Zealand-born Australian musician - Donnie MunroDonnie MunroDonnie Munro is a Scottish musician, and former lead singer of the band Runrig.A native speaker of Scottish Gaelic, much of his work is in that language.-Early life:...
(b. 1953), Scottish musician - Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of NovarHugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of NovarHugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of Novar was a Scottish art collector.-Life:H.A.J. Munro of Novar was born in London, the nephew of Hector Munro, 8th of Novar, and the son of Sir Alexander Munro . On his father's death in 1809 he became the head of the Munros of Novar and succeeded to the estate of...
(1797–1864), Scottish art collector - Ian Munro (pianist)Ian Munro (pianist)Ian Munro is an Australian pianist, composer, writer and music educator. His career has taken him to over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Australasia.-Biography:...
(b. 1963), Australian musician
Clan Munro leaders
- Donald Munro of FoulisDonald Munro of FoulisDonald Munro is the first traditional chief of the Clan Munro.There is no existing contemporary evidence for Donald's existence however he is documented in several later family manuscripts such as the Coul MS and Munro Tree 1734....
(d. 1039), Irish mercenary settler in Scotland and founder of the Clan MunroClan Munro-Origins:The main traditional origin of the clan is that the Munros came from Ireland and settled in Scotland in the 11th century and that they fought as mercenary soldiers under the Earl of Ross who defeated Viking invaders in Rosshire... - George Munro, 5th Baron of FoulisGeorge Munro, 5th Baron of FoulisGeorge Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis was the seventh traditional chief of the Scottish, Clan Munro.There is no longer any existing contemporary evidence for George's existence, however according to early 18th century historian Alexander Nisbet there was once proof of his existence. Nisbet, was known...
(f. 13th century), Scottish leader - Hugh Munro, 9th Baron of FoulisHugh Munro, 9th Baron of FoulisHugh Munro, 9th Baron of Foulis was a 14th - 15th century Scottish soldier and said to be 12th chief of the Clan Munro in the Scottish Highlands. Hugh was seated at Foulis Castle in Ross-shire, Scotland...
(f. 15th century), Scottish leader - Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of FoulisRobert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of FoulisRobert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis and 18th chief of the Clan Munro was a 16th century Scottish chief. He was known as Robert Mor on account of his large stature. He was the eldest son of Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis...
(f. 16th century), Scottish leader - Robert Munro, 6th Baron of FoulisRobert Munro, 6th Baron of FoulisRobert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis was the 8th traditional chief of the Scottish Highland, Clan Munro.Robert is said to have been the son of George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis who he succeeded in 1269....
(f. 14th century), Scottish leader - Robert Munro, 14th Baron of FoulisRobert Munro, 14th Baron of FoulisRobert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis was a Scottish Highlander, soldier and clan chief of the Clan Munro. He was seated at Foulis Castle...
(d. 1547), Scottish leader - Robert Munro, 18th Baron of FoulisRobert Munro, 18th Baron of FoulisColonel Robert Munro of Foulis , also known as the Black Baron, was traditionally the 18th Baron of Foulis in Scotland. He was a soldier of fortune, who served in Germany under the banners of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden...
(d. 1633), Scottish leader - Sir Robert Munro, 3rd BaronetSir Robert Munro, 3rd BaronetSir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet of Foulis, 21st Baron and 24th chief of the Clan Munro was a 17th century Scottish soldier and politician.Robert succeeded to the head of his house upon the death of his cousin, Sir Hector Munro, 2nd Baronet of Foulis who died at just 17 years of age. As the eldest...
(f. 17th century), Scottish leader - Sir Robert Munro, 5th BaronetSir Robert Munro, 5th BaronetSir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet of Foulis was also 23rd Baron and 26th chief of the Clan Munro. He became blind and was known as the Blind Baron.- Member of Parliament :...
(d. 1729), Scottish leader - Sir Harry Munro, 7th Baronet (1720–1781), Scottish military leader and politician
In journalism and publishing
- Mike MunroMike MunroMichael Munro is an Australian television presenter.- Early life :Munro cites a tough childhood with an abusive and alcoholic mother, as one of the main reasons behind his motivation to succeed. Munro attended Sacred Heart Primary School in Mosman, New South Wales and Marist College North Shore in...
(b. 1952), Australian television personality - Jim MunroJim MunroJim Munro is a British journalist and newspaper website editor. He is currently Executive Sports Editor of The Sun's online edition and writes for the paper....
(b. 1962), British journalist - Norman MunroNorman MunroNorman Leslie Munro was an American publisher.In 1873 Munro established the New York Family Story Paper, which gained a weekly circulation of 325,000. He also published Boys of New York, Our Boys, Munro's Library, and the American juvenile magazine Golden Hours in the late 19th century. One of his...
(1842–1894), US newspaper publisher - Robert Munro (journalist) (b 1960), British journalist
In literature
- James Mitchell (writer) (1926–2002), British author who used the pen name James Munro
- Alice MunroAlice MunroAlice Ann Munro is a Canadian short-story writer, the winner of the 2009 Man Booker International Prize for her lifetime body of work, a three-time winner of Canada's Governor General's Award for fiction, and a perennial contender for the Nobel Prize...
(b. 1931), Canadian author - Neil Munro (Hugh Foulis)Neil Munro (Hugh Foulis)Neil Munro was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic. He was born in Inveraray and worked as a journalist on various newspapers....
(1863–1930), Scottish author who sometimes used pen name Hugh Foulis - Rona MunroRona MunroRona Munro is a Scottish writer. She has written plays for theatre, radio, and television; was the author of the screenplay of Ken Loach's Ladybird, Ladybird and co-author of Aimée & Jaguar by German director Max Färberböck.Munro is also known for being the author of the last Doctor Who television...
(b. 1959), Scottish author - Eric Frank RussellEric Frank RussellEric Frank Russell was a British author best known for his science fiction novels and short stories. Much of his work was first published in the United States, in John W. Campbell's Astounding Science Fiction and other pulp magazines. Russell also wrote horror fiction for Weird Tales, and...
(1905–1978), English author who used the pen name Duncan H. Munro - SakiSakiHector Hugh Munro , better known by the pen name Saki, and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirised Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy...
(1870–1916), pen name of the British author Hector Hugh Munro
In military
- Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts (f. 17th century), Scottish military leader
- Douglas Albert MunroDouglas Albert Munro-External links:...
(1919–1942), US WWII hero in the US Coast Guard - George Munro, 1st of Auchinbowie (f. late 17th century), Scottish soldier
- George Munro, 1st of Culcairn (d. 1746), Scottish soldier
- George Munro, 1st of NewmoreGeorge Munro, 1st of NewmoreSir George Munro, 1st of Newmore was a 17th century Scottish soldier and member of parliament from the Clan Munro, Ross-shire, Scotland. He was seated at Newmore Castle.-Lineage:...
(1602–1693), Scottish soldier and politician - John Munro, 9th of TeaninichJohn Munro, 9th of TeaninichGeneral John Munro of the H.E.I.C.S, 9th of Teaninich was a Scottish/British soldier and statesman who had great success in India.-Early life:John Munro was born in June 1778, second son of Captain James Munro, 7th of Teaninich...
(b.1778), Scottish soldier of the British H.E.I.C - Lieutenant-Colonel George MonroLieutenant-Colonel George MonroLieutenant-Colonel George Monro was a Scottish-Irish soldier. He was an officer in the British Army best remembered for his resolute but ultimately unsuccessful defence of Fort William Henry in 1757 during the Seven Years' War / French and Indian War and the subsequent massacre of his garrison at...
(1700–1757), Scottish soldier (also spelled Munro) - Hector Munro, 8th of Novar (1726–1805), Scottish military leader
- James Munro (VC)James Munro (VC)James Munro VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
(1826–1871), Scottish soldier and war hero - Les MunroLes MunroSquadron Leader John Leslie Munro CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC, JP is the last surviving pilot of the Dambusters Raid of May 1943....
(b. 1919), English WWII pilot and war hero - Robert Monro sometimes also spelt Munro. 17th century Scottish General
- Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet (1684–1746), Scottish military leader
- Sir Thomas Munro, 1st Baronet (1761–1827), Scottish soldier
In politics
- Anna MunroAnna MunroAnna Gillies Macdonald Munro was an active campaigner in the women's suffrage movement of Scotland.Anna was born in Glasgow on 4 October 1881 to Margaret Ann MacVean, and Evan Macdonald Munro, school master. This Suffragette campaigned for women's rights in Scotland. On 11 September 1962, she died...
(1881–1962), Scottish social activist - Charles H. MunroCharles H. MunroCharles Henry Munro was a physician and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Pictou County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1882 to 1890 as a Liberal-Conservative member....
(1837–1908), Canadian physician and politician - Donald W. MunroDonald W. MunroDonald W. Munro was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and became a diplomat by career....
(1916–1998), Canadian politician - Dugald MunroDugald MunroDugald Ranald Ross Munro was an Australian politician. He was the Liberal Party of Australia member for the House of Representatives seat of Eden-Monaro from 1966 until his defeat by Allan Fraser in the 1969 election....
(1930–1973), Australian politician - Elgin Albert MunroElgin Albert MunroElgin Albert Munro was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Iroquois, Ontario and became a farmer.He was elected to Parliament at the Fraser Valley riding in the 1921 general election...
(1874–1931), Canadian politician - Henry Munro (Canada West politician) (1802–1874), Canadian politician
- Henry Munro (United Irishman)Henry Munro (United Irishman)Henry Munro was a United Irishman born in Lisburn, County Down.Munro was a linen draper, senior freemason and popular raconteur who became leader of the United Irish organisation in Down following the arrest of its leader Rev. Willam Steel Jackson on June 5...
(1758–1798), Irish independence figure - Henry M. MunroHenry M. MunroHenry M. Munro was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1882 to 1886 as a Liberal member....
(1840–1915), Canadian politician - Hugh Munro (Canadian politician)Hugh Munro (Canadian politician)Hugh Munro was an Ontario blacksmith and political figure. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1911 to 1919....
(1854–1939), Canadian politician - Ingrid MunroIngrid MunroIngrid Munro founded and manages Jamii Bora, a microfinance organization based in Nairobi, Kenya.-Life:Munro is Swedish, and worked for eight years for the Swedish government in the bureau of housing research...
(f. 20th century), Swedish-born social activist in Kenya - James Munro, 15th Premier of Victoria (1832–1908), Australian politician
- James Wright MunroJames Wright MunroJames Wright Munro was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.He represented the electorate of Dunedin North in Parliament from 1922 to 1925, and from 1928 to 1945, when he died....
(1870–1945), New Zealand politician - Julia MunroJulia MunroJulia Munro is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the Greater Toronto Area riding of York—Simcoe for the Progressive Conservative Party....
(f. 1990s-2000s), Canadian politician - Leslie MunroLeslie MunroSir Leslie Knox Munro, KCMG, KCVO was a New Zealand lawyer, journalist, and politician of international standing.-Law and media:...
(1901–1974), New Zealand lawyer and politician - Lily OddieLily OddieLily Oddie, formerly known as Lily Oddie Munro is a former provincial politician in Ontario, Canada. She is best known for having been involved in a fundraising scandal involving Patti Starr....
(b. 1937), Canadian politician formerly called Lily Oddie Munro - Patrick MunroPatrick MunroPatrick Munro , also known as Pat Munro, was a British Conservative politician and international rugby union player.-Biography:...
(1883–1942), British politician - Rob MunroRob MunroRob Munro was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.He represented the Invercargill electorate in Parliament from 1987, when he replaced Norman Jones to 1993, when he was defeated by Mark Peck.-References:...
(f. 1980s-1990s), New Zealand politician - Robert Munro, 1st Baron AlnessRobert Munro, 1st Baron AlnessRobert Munro, 1st Baron Alness GBE, PC, KC, DL was a Scottish lawyer, judge and Liberal politician. He served as Secretary for Scotland between 1916 and 1922 in David Lloyd George's coalition government and as Lord Justice Clerk between 1922 and 1933.-Background and education:Munro was born in...
(1868–1955), Scottish politician and judge - S. Sterling Munro, Jr.S. Sterling Munro, Jr.S. Sterling Munro, Jr. was an aide of former Washington Senator Henry M. Jackson best known for being one of the members of Richard Nixon's Enemies List.-Life and career:...
(1932–1992), US lawyer - Thomas Munro (solicitor)Thomas Munro (solicitor)Sir Thomas Munro GBE was a Scottish solicitor, county council clerk and public servant.Munro was born in Tain, Ross-shire, the son of a solicitor. He was educated at Milne's Institution, Fochabers, and the University of Edinburgh, and then qualified as a solicitor himself...
(1866–1923), Scottish public figure
In sport
- Adam MunroAdam MunroAdam Munro is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Szekesfehervar of the EBEL in Austria....
(b. 1982), Canadian hockey player - Alan Munro (jockey)Alan Munro (jockey)Alan Munro is a top English flat racing jockey and considered one of the most successful English jockeys in the history of the sport.He has won many major races including the Epsom Derby and Irish Derby in 1991...
(b. 1967), British horse-racing rider - Alex MunroAlex MunroAlexander Dewar "Alex" Munro was a Scottish professional football player.-Club career:...
(1912–1984), Scottish football player - Alex Munro (footballer born 1944)Alex Munro (footballer born 1944)Alexander 'Alex' Munro was a professional footballer who spent his career playing in England and South Africa. The son of former Scotland international Alex Munro, Munro Jr...
, Scottish-born English football player - Alexander Munro (athlete) (1870-?), British Olympic athlete
- Burt MunroBurt MunroHerbert James "Burt" Munro was a New Zealand motorcycle racer, famous for setting an under-1,000 cc world record, at Bonneville, 26 August 1967. This record still stands today...
(1899–1978), New Zealand motorcycle racer - Colin MunroColin MunroColin Munro played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. He was born in Durban.-External links:...
(b. 1937), South African cricket player - Dunc MunroDunc MunroDuncan Brown Munro was a Canadian Olympic ice hockey player who played with and coached the Montreal Maroons. He was born in Moray, Scotland. When he was still a child his family moved to Toronto, where he learned to play hockey. In his youth Munro also excelled in track events as a runner...
(1901–1958), Canadian hockey player - Frank MunroFrank MunroFrancis Michael "Frank" Munro was a Scottish international footballer who played as a centre back.Munro played for Dundee United and Aberdeen in his native Scotland before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1968...
(b. 1947), Scottish football player - Gerald MunroGerald MunroGerald John Morrison "Gerry" Munro was a professional ice hockey player who played 2 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons and the Toronto St. Pats. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.-External links:...
(1897-?), Canadian hockey player - Grant Munro (footballer) (b. 1980), Scottish football player
- Hope MunroHope MunroHope Munro is a field hockey midfielder from Australia, who played for the Australian women's national team, the Hockeyroos at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Munro currently lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband and children...
(b. 1981), Australian field hockey player - Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet (1856–1919), Scottish mountaineer
- Iain MunroIain MunroAlexander Iain Fordyce Munro is a Scottish former professional footballer. Munro was also a manager.- Playing career :...
(b. 1951) Scottish football player - Jimmy MunroJimmy MunroJames "Jimmy" Munro was a footballer who played as an inside forward in the 1890s.He played in The Football League for Bolton Wanderers and Burton Swifts, and later played for Swindon Town.-References:...
(1870–1899), Scottish football player - Lachie MunroLachie MunroLachlan Munro is a New Zealand professional rugby player who is a product of Auckland Grammar. In 2007 Munro played for the New Zealand 7s side and also the New Zealand under 21s side. He also played for Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup, which is the New Zealand provincial championship. In...
(b. 1986), New Zealand rugby player - Neil MunroNeil Munro (footballer)Neil Munro was a Scottish footballer who played for Abercorn and Scotland....
(1868-1948), Scottish football player - Pete MunroPete MunroPeter Daniel Munro is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. He has played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros...
(b. 1975), US baseball player - Robert Munro (rugby footballer)Robert Munro (rugby footballer)Robert Munro was a rugby union international who represented Scotland in the first international rugby match in 1871.-Early life:Robert Munro was born in Dull, Perthshire in 1839, the son of Alexander M. Munro, a schoolmaster, and Margaret Stewart...
- Stuart MunroStuart MunroStuart Munro is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers....
(b. 1962), Scottish football player - Thalia MunroThalia MunroThalia Janina Munro is an American water polo player for the UCLA Bruins and the US National Team, who won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics...
(b. 1982), US water polo player
Other
- Andrew MunroAndrew MunroAndrew Munro [de Munro, de Munroy], or Aindréas Mac an Rothaich as his Gaelic kindred name, was a Scottish churchman active in the 15th century, undoubtedly given his surname a native of Ross of Clan Munro....
(f. 15th century), Scottish bishop in the Roman Catholic Church - Morndi MunroMorndi MunroMorndi or Billy Munro was the last fluent speaker of the Unggumi language of Western Australia.-References:...
, the last fluent speaker of the Unggumi language of Western Australia