Hussey is a surname. The surname is common in the

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origin, coming from the region of

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in Northern France. In

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, the name relates to

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('hous' in Old French). Hussey also has an Irish origin, stemming from the Ó hEodhasa family.

Notable people

Anna Maria Hussey Anna Maria Hussey, ''née'' Reed (5 June 1805 – 26 August 1853) was a British mycologist, writer, and illustrator. Family and background Anna Maria Reed was born in Leckhampstead, Buckinghamshire, one of seven children of Rev. John Theodore ...

(1805–1853), British mycologist, writer, and illustrator * Arthur Hussey (1882–1915), American Olympic golfer * Charles Henry Hussey (1832–1899), South Australia politician * Charlotte Hussey (fl 1990), Canadian poet *

Chris Hussey Christopher Ian Hussey (born 2 January 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Stockport County. Hussey spent his youth with Brentford and Woking, before earning a professional contract with AFC Wimbl ...

(born 1989), English professional footballer * Christopher Hussey (1899–1970), British architectural historian * Cornelia Collins Hussey (1827–1902), American philanthropist, writer * Curtis Hussey (born 1983), American professional wrestler *

David Hussey David John Hussey (born 15 July 1977) is an Australian cricket coach and former cricketer. Hussey is a right-handed batter and can also bowl right-arm off breaks. He is the younger brother of former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey. He was ...

(born 1977), Australian cricketer *

Dyneley Hussey Dyneley Hussey (27 February 1893 – 6 September 1972) was an English war poet, journalist, art critic and music critic. Life Hussey was born in India and was the son of Colonel Charles Edward Hussey. He was educated at St Cyprian's School Eastbo ...

(1893–1972), British war poet and music critic * Edward Hussey, various people, including :*

Sir Edward Hussey, 1st Baronet Sir Edward Hussey, 1st Baronet (10 October 1585 – 22 March 1648) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of England in 1640. He supported the Royalist side in the English Civil War. Hussey was the son of Sir Charles Hussey ...

(1585–1648), English politician :*

Sir Edward Hussey, 3rd Baronet Sir Edward Hussey, 3rd Baronet (ca. 1662 – 19 February 1725), of Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, was an English politician. Family Hussey was the son of Sir Charles Hussey, 1st Baronet. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for ...

(c. 1662–1725), MP for Lincoln :*

Edward Hussey-Montagu, 1st Earl Beaulieu Edward Hussey-Montagu, 1st Earl Beaulieu, KB (1721–1802), was a British politician. He was married to Isabella Montagu, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, a rich heiress. Birth and origins Edward was born in 172 ...

(1721–1802), British peer and politician :* Edward Hussey (cricketer) (1749–1816), English cricketer and landowner *

Erastus Hussey } Erastus Hussey (1800–1889) was a leading abolitionist, a stationmaster on the Underground Railroad, and one of the founders of the Republican Party. He supported himself and his family as a farmer, teacher, businessman, legislator, and editor. ...

(1800–1889), American abolitionist * Frank Hussey (1905–1974), American athlete *

Gemma Hussey Gemma Hussey (; born 11 November 1938) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Minister for Social Welfare from 1986 to 1987, Minister for Labour from January 1987 to March 1987, Minister for Education from 1982 to 1986, Leader ...

(born 1938), Irish politician *

George Frederick Hussey George Frederick Hussey (20 August 1852 – 13 June 1935) was a politician in the State of South Australia. History George Hussey's father, also named George Frederick Hussey, arrived in South Australia on the ship ''Asia'' in July 1839 with ...

(1852–1935), South Australia politician * Henry Hussey (disambiguation), various people, including :*

Henry Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey Henry Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey (1265–1332) was an English soldier and politician. The father of the 2nd Baron Hussey, he was described in 1309 as "the son of the elder sister of Florence, widow of Walter de Insular (de L'Isle) and co-parencer wit ...

(1265–1332), English soldier and politician :*

Henry Hussey, 2nd Baron Hussey Henry Hussey, 2nd Baron Hussey (1302 – 21 July 1349) was an English nobleman. He was the son of the 1st Baron Hussey and Isabel Hussey. "Sir Henry Huse, knight", was returned as Knight of the Shire for Dorset at the age of 30 in 1331/2. He was ...

(1292–1349), English nobleman :*

Baron Hussey The barony of Hussey has been created three times in the Peerage of England. Of these, one creation is abeyant while the other two are extinct or forfeited respectively. The first creation was in 1295, for Henry Hussey. This creation became abe ...

, other nobles, including: ::

Henry Hussey, 3rd Baron Hussey Henry may refer to: People *Henry (given name) * Henry (surname) * Henry Lau, Canadian singer and musician who performs under the mononym Henry Royalty * Portuguese royalty ** King-Cardinal Henry, King of Portugal ** Henry, Count of Portugal, ...

(died 1349) :: Henry Hussey, 4th Baron Hussey (died 1384) :: Henry Hussey, 5th Baron Hussey (1362–1409) :: Henry Hussey, 6th Baron Hussey (died 1460) :* Henry Hussey (1361-1409), MP for

Sussex (UK Parliament constituency) Sussex was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1832. It was represented by two Knights of the Shire, ...

:* Henry Hussey (died 1557), MP for New Shoreham, Lewes, Gatton and Horsham :* Henry Hussey (fl. 1529) (died 1541/44), MP for Horsham, England :* Henry Hussey (pastor) (1825–1903), printer, preacher and author in South Australia *

Joan M. Hussey Joan Mervyn Hussey (5 June 1907 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire – 20 February 2006 in Virginia Water, Surrey) was a British Byzantine scholar and historian. Education Hussey was educated privately at home, at Trowbridge High School for Girls (no ...

(1907–2006), British historian * John Brennan Hussey (born 1934), mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana * Laurence Hussey (active 1550–1570), English lawyer and diplomat * M. A. C. Hussey Mississippi State Representative 1876-77 * Marc Hussey (born 1974), Canadian ice hockey player *

Marcela Hussey Marcela Inés Hussey (born April 24, 1967) is a retired female field hockey player from Argentina. She was a member of the Las Leonas, Women's National Team that finished in seventh place at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea after ha ...

(born 1967), Argentine field hockey player *

Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley Marmaduke James Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley (29 August 1923 – 27 December 2006), known as Duke Hussey, was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the BBC from 1986 to 1996, serving two terms in that role. Education and career The so ...

(1923–2006), BBC Chairman *

Mary Dudley Hussey Mary Dudley Hussey (July 31, 1853 - October 26, 1927) was an American lawyer, physician, and suffragist. Hussey worked towards women's rights both through legal efforts and through activism. She was based in New Jersey. Biography Mary Dudley Hu ...

(1853-1927), American lawyer, physician, and suffragist * Matt Hussey (born 1979), American ice hockey player *

Michael Hussey Michael Edward Killeen Hussey (born 27 May 1975) is an Australian cricket coach, commentator and former international cricketer, who played all forms of the game. Hussey is also widely known by his nickname 'Mr Cricket'. Hussey was a relative la ...

(born 1975), Australian cricketer *

Natalia Hussey-Burdick Natalia Hussey-Burdick is an American politician and activist, who was elected to succeed Patrick Branco as State Representative for District 50 in the Hawaii House of Representatives during the state's 2022 General Election. Education and ear ...

(born 1989), American politician, Member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives *

Obed Hussey Obed Hussey (1792–1860) was an American inventor. His most notable invention was a reaping machine, patented in 1833, that was a rival of a similar machine, patented in 1834, produced by Cyrus McCormick. Hussey also invented a steam pl ...

(1790–1860), American inventor *

Olivia Hussey Olivia Hussey (born Olivia Osuna; 17 April 1951) is an English film, stage, and television actress. Her awards include a Golden Globe Award and a David di Donatello Award. The daughter of Argentine opera singer Andrés Osuna, Hussey was born in ...

(born 1951), Argentine-British actress * Percival Hussey (1869–1944), Australian cricketer *

Richard Charles Hussey Richard Charles Hussey, often referred to as R. C. Hussey, was a British architect. He was in partnership with Thomas Rickman from 1835, whose practice he assumed in 1838 with the latter's failing health; Rickman died on 4 January, 1841. Works ...

(1806–1887), British architect *

Ruth Hussey Ruth Carol Hussey (October 30, 1911 – April 19, 2005) was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-nominated role as photographer Elizabeth Imbrie in '' The Philadelphia Story''. Early life Hussey was born in Providence, Rhode I ...

(1911–2005), American actress *

Susan Hussey, Baroness Hussey of North Bradley Susan Katharine Hussey, Baroness Hussey of North Bradley, (''née'' Waldegrave; born 1 May 1939), known as Lady Susan Hussey, is a British noblewoman who served as a Woman of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II and as a Lady of the Household ...

(born 1939), Woman of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II * Thomas Hussey (disambiguation), various people, including :*

Thomas Hussey (MP for Dorchester) Thomas Hussey (fl. 1395), of North Bowood, Dorset, was an English politician. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Dorchester in 1395. His son, Thomas, was also an MP. References Year of birth missing Year of death missi ...

(fl. 1395), English MP :* Thomas Hussey (died 1558) (by 1509–1558), MP for Great Grimsby, Grantham and Lincolnshire :* Thomas Hussey (died by 1576) (c. 1520–by 1576), English MP :*

Thomas Hussey (died 1468) Thomas Hussey (died 1468), of Shapwick, Dorset, was an English politician. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Great Bedwyn in 1421, for Old Sarum in 1423, for Melcombe Regis in 1427 and for Dorset Dorset ( ; arch ...

, MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Great Bedwyn, Old Sarum and Dorset :* Sir Thomas Hussey, 2nd Baronet (1639–1706), English MP :* Thomas Hussey (Aylesbury MP) (1749–1824), English MP :*

Thomas Hussey (Grantham MP) Thomas Hussey (died 25 March 1641) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1640. Hussey was the son of Sir Edward Hussey, 1st Baronet and his wife Elizabeth Anton, daughter of George Anton of Lincoln. In November 1640, Hus ...

(died 1641), Royalist MP for Grantham, 1640–1641 :* Thomas Hussey (Lyme Regis MP) (1814–1894), British MP for Lyme Regis, 1842–1847 :*

Thomas Hussey (MP for Whitchurch) Thomas Hussey (1597 - December 1657) of Hungerford Park was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1645 and 1657. Thomas Hussey of Hungerford purchased a lease of Hungerford Park from John Herbert. In 16 ...

(1597–1657), English merchant and MP at various times between 1645 and 1657 :*

Thomas Hussey (Irish politician) Thomas Hussey (born 25 January 1936) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1969 to 1981, and then a Senator from 1981 to 1993. From County Galway, he was a farmer, auctioneer and insurance representative ...

(born 1936), Fianna Fáil politician from County Galway in Ireland :*

Thomas Hussey (bishop) Bishop Thomas Hussey (1746 – 11 July 1803) was a diplomat, chaplain and Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore from 1797 until his death in 1803. He is best known for taking part in talks with Richard Cumberland in ...

(1746–1803), Irish diplomat, chaplain and bishop :*

Thomas John Hussey Thomas John Hussey (4 April 1792 – c. 1866) was an English clergyman and astronomer. Background and education T. J. Hussey was born in Lamberhurst, Kent, the only son of Rev. John Hussey and Catherine Jennings. The Husseys were an old, armig ...

(1792–c. 1854), English clergyman and astronomer *

Tom Hussey Thomas Goldsmith Hussey (November 10, 1910 – March 8, 1982) was a Major League Baseball announcer for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Braves. Early life Hussey was born on November 10, 1910 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas P. and M ...

(1910–1982), Major League Baseball announcer *

Tom Hussey (photographer) Tom Hussey is an American photographer specialising in commercial advertising and lifestyle photography. Hussey graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1987, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production with a minor in Photog ...

, American photographer *

Walter Hussey John Walter Atherton Hussey (15 May 1909 – 25 July 1985) was an English priest of the Church of England who had a great fondness for the arts, commissioning a number of musical compositions and visual art for the church as well as amassing his ...

(1909–1985), British clergyman and patron of the arts *

Wayne Hussey 250px, Hussey performing at the M'era Luna Festival in 2004. Jerry Wayne Hussey (born 26 May 1958) is an English musician who was born in Bristol, England. He is best known as the lead singer of The Mission, and the guitarist with The Sisters ...

(born 1958), British guitarist * William Hussey (disambiguation), various people, including :*

William Hussey (died ?1531) Sir William Hussey (by 1473 – by February 1531) was an English politician. William Hussey was the second son of Sir William Hussey of Sleaford, Lincolnshire. His elder brother was John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford. He was a Member ( ...

(died 1531), MP for Stamford :* William Hussey (died 1556), MP for Grantham :* William Hussey (died 1570) (1524–1570), MP for Scarborough :*

William Hussey (English diplomat) Sir William Hussey (1642–1691) was English ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Hussey was the son of Thomas Hussey and his wife Rhoda Chapman, daughter of Thomas Chapman, of London. He was a merchant and deputy-governor of the Levant Company. ...

(1642–1691), English ambassador to the Ottoman Empire :*

William Hussey (died 1813) William Hussey (c.1724 – 26 January 1813) was an English businessman and politician who sat in the House of Commons for 48 years from 1765 to 1813. Early life Hussey was baptised on 1 January 1725, the son of John Hussey, Mayor of Salisbury in ...

(1725–1813), MP for Hindon, Salisbury and St Germans :*

William Hussey (astronomer) William Joseph Hussey (August 10, 1862 – October 28, 1926) was an American astronomer. Early life and education He was born at Mendon, Ohio, August 10, 1862, son of John Milton Hussey and Mary Catherine Stevens. He attended the Valparaiso Nor ...

(1862–1926), American astronomer :*

William Hussey (judge) Sir William Hussey (or Huse or Husee) of Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Serjeant-at-Law, SL (1443 – 8 September 1495) was an English lawyer who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Chief Justice of the King's Benc ...

(1443–1495), English Chief Justice :* William Hussey (writer), English children's author :* William Clive Hussey (1858–1923), British Army officer

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