Leary is an Irish surname and may refer to: * King Leary or

Lóegaire mac Néill Lóegaire (''floruit'' fifth century) (reigned 428–458 AD, according to the Annals of the Four Masters of the Kingdom of Ireland)(died c. 462), also Lóeguire, is said to have been a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. The Irish annals and king ...

, an Irish king * Annie Leary, an American philanthropist and Papal Countess * Arthur Leary, an American merchant *

Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957) is an American actor and comedian. A native of Massachusetts, Leary first came to prominence as a stand-up comedian, especially through appearances on MTV (including the comedic song "Asshole (song), Assh ...

(frequently misspelled as 'Dennis Leary'), an American actor, comedian, writer and film director * Dennis Leary, an American restaurateur *

Lewis Sheridan Leary Lewis Sheridan Leary (March 17, 1835 – October 20, 1859), an African-American harnessmaker from Oberlin, Ohio, joined John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, where he was killed. Life Leary's father was a free born African-American harnessmak ...

, a participant in

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second E ...

* Michael Leary, an association football player for Barnet F.C. *

Paul Leary Paul Leary Walthall (born May 7, 1957), known as Paul Leary, is an American musician and music producer from Austin, Texas, best known as the lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist for the American rock band Butthole Surfers. He is also the ...

, an American musician and record producer *

Richard P. Leary USS ''Richard P. Leary'' (DD-664) was a of the United States Navy. In 1959, the ship was transferred to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and renamed ''Yūgure''. The destroyer remained in service with the Japanese until 1974, when she ...

, US Navy admiral in the Spanish–American War * Thomas B. Leary (1931–2021), American attorney *

Timothy Leary Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) was an American psychologist and author known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs. Evaluations of Leary are polarized, ranging from bold oracle to publicity hound. He was "a her ...

, an American psychologist, writer and counterculture icon *

Warren D. Leary Warren D. Leary, Sr. (December 3, 1891 – May 19, 1959) was an American politician and newspaper editor. Born in Elmira, New York, Leary served in the United States Army during World War I and World War II and was the inspector general of the ...

, American politician

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