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Alastair Lynch Alastair Graeme Lynch (born 19 June 1968) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is best known as a three-time premiership full-forward for the Brisbane Lions. The Tasmania ...

(born 1968), Australian football player *

Albert Lynch Albert Lynch (1860–1950) was a Parisian painter of German-Peruvian ancestry. Biography Alberto Fernando Lynch was born on 26 September 1860 in Gleisweiler in the Rhineland of Germany, and baptised there on 21 March 1861. His father, Diego Ly ...

(1851–1912), Peruvian painter * Allen Lynch (born 1945), American Medal of Honor recipient * Angela Lynch (died 2007), Mayor of Galway * Annie Lynch (1870-1938), Irish-Australian religious, nurse, hospital administrator, provincial

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Becky Lynch Rebecca Quin (born 30 January 1987) is an Irish professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE under the ring name Becky Lynch where she performs on the Raw brand. Lynch is one of WWE's most recognizable and highest-paid wrestlers. Twitter name ...

(born 1987), ring name of Irish professional wrestler Rebecca Quin * Benito Lynch (1885–1951), Argentine writer of Irish descent *

Benny Lynch Benjamin Lynch (2 April 1913 – 6 August 1946) was a Scottish professional boxer who fought in the flyweight division. He is considered by some to be one of the finest boxers below the lightweight division in his era and has been described a ...

(1913–1946), Scottish boxer * Bernárd J. Lynch (born 1947), American Roman Catholic priest and psychotherapist * Blake Lynch (born 1997), American football player * Brian Lynch (basketball) (born 1978), American basketball player * Brian Lynch (musician) (born 1956), American jazz musician * Brian Lynch (public servant) (born 1936), New Zealander diplomat *

Brian Lynch (writer) Brian Michael Lynch (born June 21, 1973) is an American film and comic book writer. Lynch was the initial writer and co-creator with Joss Whedon of '' Angel: After the Fall'' for IDW Publishing, and is best known for writing the screenplays fo ...

(born 1973), American writer, director, and actor

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* Carolyn Hoff Lynch (1946–2015), an American philanthropist * Charles Lynch (judge) (1736–1796), Virginia militia officer in the American Revolutionary War and possible inspiration for the word " lynching" * Charles Lynch (politician) (1783–1853), United States politician * Christopher Lynch (businessman), Australian businessman *

Cynthia Lynch Cynthia Lynch (born May 18, 1971) is an American professional wrestler. While in the World Wrestling Federation, she became the first of four women to win the company's Hardcore Championship. Professional wrestling career Early career (1996–19 ...

(born 1971), wrestler

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* Damian Lynch (born 1979), former

association football Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who primarily use their feet to propel the ball around a rectangular field called a pitch. The objective of the game is ...

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Daniel Lynch (baseball) Daniel A. Lynch (born November 17, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021. Amateur career Lynch played baseball at Douglas S. Freeman High Sch ...

(born 1996), American baseball player *

Daniel Lynch (basketball) Daniel J. Lynch (1916–1981) was the former athletic director and basketball coach at St. Francis College. Lynch was also a noted public speaker, regularly addressing civic and sports groups. Lynch was often referred to as, ''The Smiling Irishman ...

(1916–1981), former basketball coach at St. Francis College * David Lynch (born 1946), American film director * Douglas Lynch (disambiguation), several people *

Dustin Lynch Dustin Charles Lynch (born May 14, 1985) is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Broken Bow Records. Lynch has released four albums and one EP for the label: a self-titled album in 2012, '' Where It's At'' in 2014, '' Curren ...

(born 1985), American singer-songwriter * Drew Lynch (born 1991), American comedian

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Edele Lynch Edele Claire Christina Edwina Lynch (born 15 December 1979) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is the lead singer of the Irish girl group B*Witched, of which her twin sister Keavy is also a member. In 2013, Lynch wo ...

(born 1978), Irish singer of

B*Witched B*Witched are an Irish girl group consisting of twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou and Sinéad O'Carroll. Originally active between 1997 and 2002, they enjoyed success in both Europe and North America between 1998 and 2002, r ...

fame * Edward Lynch (disambiguation), several people * Eliza Lynch, mistress of Francisco Solano López, Paraguayan dictator *

Eric the Midget Eric Shaun Lynch (March 11, 1975 – September 20, 2014), once known as Eric the Midget and later Eric the Actor, was a member of ''The Howard Stern Show, The Howard Stern Show's'' The Wack Pack, Wack Pack. Lynch was, at his peak, tall, weighe ...

(Eric Lynch), American radio personality *Ernesto Guevara De La Serna y Lynch, the full name of

Che Guevara Ernesto Che Guevara (; 14 June 1928The date of birth recorded on /upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Ernesto_Guevara_Acta_de_Nacimiento.jpg his birth certificatewas 14 June 1928, although one tertiary source, (Julia Constenla, quot ...

* Enrique Lynch del Solar, Modernist artist from Chile *

Evanna Lynch Evanna Patricia Lynch (born 16 August 1991) is an Irish actress and activist. She is best known for portraying Luna Lovegood in the ''Harry Potter'' film series. Born in County Louth, Ireland, Lynch made her film debut in ''Harry Potter and t ...

(born 1991), Irish actress, known for her role as

Luna Lovegood Luna Lovegood is a fictional character in the ''Harry Potter'' book series by J. K. Rowling. She first appears in ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'', where she is described as having straggly, waist-length dirty-blond hair and a daz ...

in the '' Harry Potter'' films

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Finbar Lynch Finbar Lynch (born 28 August 1959) is an Irish actor. Early life Lynch was born in Dublin, and at the age of 11, moved with his family to the village of Inverin, County Galway where his father ran a clothing factory under a scheme to encourage ...

(born 1959), Irish actor *

Fionán Lynch Fionán Lynch ( ga, Fionán Ó Loingsigh; 17 March 1889 – 3 June 1966) was an Irish revolutionary, barrister, politician and judge of the Circuit Court from 1944 to 1959, Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1938 to 1939, Minister fo ...

(1889–1966), Irish politician

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* Genevieve Springston Lynch, a.k.a. Gene Lynch, (1891–1960), American artist * Geoffrey Lynch, aka Geffere Lynch, 4th Mayor of Galway, fl. 1488–1489 *

George Lynch (basketball) George DeWitt Lynch III (born September 3, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1993 to 2005. Early life Lynch was born two months premature and had to spend more ...

, retired American professional basketball player * George Lynch (musician) (born 1954), American heavy metal guitarist with the heavy metal band Dokken * George Lynch (race car driver) (1918–1997) * George Edward Lynch (1917–2003), American Catholic bishop * Gerard Lynch (Irish politician) (born 1931), Irish politician * Gerard E. Lynch (born 1951), American federal judge * Grayston Lynch (1923–2008), American soldier and CIA officer

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*Henry Lynch (1822–1906), founder Lynch Family bellringers of Australia * Henry Finnis Blosse Lynch, British traveller, businessman, and politician * Henry T. Lynch, American physician and cancer researcher *Holly Lynch (actress), American actress and model *

Holly Lynch Holly Lynch (born 8 October 1986), also known as Holly Walker-Lynch, is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Halifax since 2015. She was appointed as the Shadow Minister for Crime Reduction and Courts ...

, British politician

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* Jack Lynch (1917–1999), sports star and fourth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland * Jack Lynch (baseball) (1857–1923), American baseball player * James Lynch (disambiguation), several people *

Jane Lynch Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian and author. She is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series '' Glee'' (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch also gained recog ...

(born 1960), American actress, best known for her work on the TV show ''Glee'' * Janelle Lynch, American photographer * Jarvis Lynch (born 1933), American general *

Jay Lynch Jay Patrick Lynch (January 7, 1945 – March 5, 2017) was an American cartoonist who played a key role in the underground comix movement with his ''Bijou Funnies'' and other titles. He is best known for his comic strip ''Nard n' Pat'' and the ...

(1945–2017) An American cartoonist *

Jennifer Lynch Jennifer Chambers Lynch (born April 7, 1968) is an American filmmaker. The daughter of filmmaker David Lynch, she made her directorial debut with the film '' Boxing Helena'' in 1993. Following a troubled production, the film was a critical and co ...

(born 1968), American film director *

Jessica Lynch Jessica Dawn Lynch (born April 26, 1983) is an American teacher, actress, and former United States Army soldier who served in the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a private first class. On March 23, 2003, she was serving as a unit supply specialist ...

(born 1983), American soldier and prisoner of war *

Joe Lynch (actor) Joseph Laurence Lynch (16 July 1925 – 1 August 2001) was an Irish actor who had a long career in both comedy and drama. He provided voice work for children's animated series, in particular '' Chorlton and the Wheelies''. Lynch was also a sing ...

(1925–2001), Irish actor *

Joe Lynch (boxer) Joseph "Joe" Aloysius Lynch (November 30, 1898 – August 1, 1965) was an American boxer who held the World Bantamweight Championship during his career. An extremely durable fighter, Lynch was never knocked out in nearly 160 bouts despite an aggr ...

(1898–1965), American boxer * Joel Lynch (born 1987), English footballer * John H. Lynch (born 1952), American politician and governor * John Lynch (actor), actor from Northern Ireland *

John Lynch (American football) John Terrence Lynch Jr. (born September 25, 1971) is an American football executive and former strong safety who is the current general manager of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at S ...

(born 1971), American football player * John R. Lynch (1847–1939), black U.S. politician after the American Civil War

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* Kathleen Lynch (disambiguation), several people * Kathy Lynch (born 1957), New Zealand mountain biker *

Keavy Lynch Keavy-Jane Elizabeth Annie Lynch (born 15 December 1979) is an Irish singer. She is best known for being a member of the girl group B*Witched, of which her twin sister Edele is also a member. Early life and education Keavy was born to Brendan ...

(born 1979), Irish singer of

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Kelly Lynch Kelly Ann Lynch (born January 31, 1959) is an American actress and model. Her notable film roles include '' Cocktail'', '' Road House'', ''Drugstore Cowboy'', ''Curly Sue''. and TV show roles in ''The L Word'' (2004–2005, 2009), and '' Magic Cit ...

(born 1959), American actress *

Kenny Lynch Kenneth Lynch, OBE (18 March 1938 – 18 December 2019) was an English singer, songwriter, entertainer, and actor. He appeared in many variety shows in the 1960s. At the time, he was among the few black singers in British pop music. He was app ...

(1938–2019), English singer and actor * Kevin Lynch (hunger striker), Irish republican * Kevin A. Lynch (1918–1984), American urban planner and author * Kevin G. Lynch, Canadian civil servant

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Lashana Lynch Lashana Lynch (born 27 November 1987) is a British actress. She is best known for playing the role of Rosaline Capulet in the ABC period drama series '' Still Star-Crossed'' (2017), Maria Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films '' ...

(born 1987), British actress *

Liam Lynch (Irish Republican) William Fanaghan Lynch ( ga, Liam Ó Loingsigh; 20 November 1892 – 10 April 1923) was an officer in the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence of 1919-1921. During much of the Irish Civil War, he was chief of staff of the ...

(1893–1923), Irish general *

Liam Lynch (musician) William Patrick Niederst (born September 5, 1970), better known as Liam Lynch, is an American filmmaker, singer, musician, songwriter, and puppeteer. While studying at LIPA in Liverpool, Lynch co-created, co-wrote, directed, scored, and produ ...

(born 1970), musician, puppeteer, and director *

Loretta Lynch Loretta Elizabeth Lynch (born May 21, 1959) is an American lawyer who served as the 83rd attorney general of the United States from 2015 to 2017. She was appointed by President Barack Obama to succeed Eric Holder and previously served as the Un ...

(born 1959), 83rd Attorney General of the United States *Louis Lynch (born 1955), American harpist and composer

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* Mark Lynch (English footballer) (born 1981) * Mark Lynch (Gaelic footballer) (born 1986) *

Marshawn Lynch Marshawn Terrell Lynch (born April 22, 1986) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. Nicknamed "Beast Mode", he spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Lync ...

(born 1986), American football running back * Michael Lynch (disambiguation), several people * Michelle Lynch (born 1975), cricketer from New Zealand.

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* Nancy Lynch, professor at MIT *

Nnenna Lynch Nnenna Lynch (born July 3, 1971, in New York City, New York) is a retired middle distance and long distance runner from the United States. She won the gold medal at the 1997 Summer Universiade in Catania, Italy in the women's 5,000 metres event, ...

, American distance runner * Nicolás Barrios-Lynch, Argentine pioneer of the Rural Libraries movement in South America * Noel Lynch, British politician

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* Karl O'Lynch von Town, Austrian artist * Orlanda Lynch, Surinamese track and field athlete *

Owen Lynch Owen M. Lynch (January 4, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American anthropologist who specialised in the people of India, with particular interest in those now referred to as dalits, who were previously known as untouchables. Life Owen Lynch wa ...

, American anthropologist specialising in Dalit studies

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* Patrick Lynch, wealthy Argentinian landowner *

Patricio Lynch Patricio Javier de los Dolores Lynch y Solo de Zaldívar (Valparaíso 18 December 1825 – 13 May 1886) was a lieutenant in the Royal Navy and a rear admiral in the Chilean Navy, and one of the principal figures of the later stages of the War of ...

, Chilean rear-admiral * Patrick Lynch (disambiguation) *

Paxton Lynch Paxton James Lynch (born February 12, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at University of Memphis, and was drafted in the first round of th ...

, American football player *

Peirce Lynch Peirce Lynch, alias Peter Lynch, fl. 1485–1486, was the first Mayor of Galway. The son of John Lynch fitz Edmond, as well as a brother of Dominick Dubh Lynch, and a member of one of The Tribes of Galway, Peirce became the first Mayor of Galway ...

, first Mayor of Galway *

Peter Lynch Peter Lynch (born January 19, 1944) is an American investor, mutual fund manager, and philanthropist. As the manager of the Magellan Fund at Fidelity Investments between 1977 and 1990, Lynch averaged a 29.2% annual return, consistently more th ...

(born 1944), investor

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Quinten Lynch Quinten Peter Lynch (born 24 January 1983) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Football Club and the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from Grass Patch, a rural farming co ...

, Australian Football League player for the West Coast Eagles

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Ray Lynch Raymond "Ray" Lynch (born July 3, 1943) is an American guitarist, lutenist, keyboardist, and composer. He began his musical career in 1967 by performing in The Renaissance Quartet in New York City before leaving in 1974 and giving up his musical ...

(born 1943), American musician * Rayleen Lynch (born c. 1946), retired Australian basketball player * Rachael Lynch (born 1994), Loughborough icon *

Richard Lynch Richard Lynch (February 12, 1940 – June 19, 2012) was an American actor best known for portraying villains in films and television. His film credits included ''The Sword and the Sorcerer'', '' Invasion USA'', ''The Seven-Ups'', ''Scarecr ...

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Riker Lynch Riker Anthony Lynch (born November 8, 1991) is an American singer and actor. He was previously cast as Jeff, one of the members of the Dalton Academy Warblers singing group, on Fox's television series '' Glee''. He finished in second place on ...

, American actor and musician * Robert Clyde Lynch, American physician who developed the Lynch operation *

Rocky Lynch ''Rocky'' is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the ''Rocky'' franchise and stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess ...

, American musician *

Ross Lynch Ross Shor Lynch (born December 29, 1995) is an American actor, singer, and musician. He was the lead vocalist of the pop rock band R5 and is one half of the band the Driver Era (with his brother Rocky Lynch). As an actor, he rose to recogniti ...

, American actor and musician *

Rydel Lynch Rydel Mary Lynch (born August 9, 1993) is an American singer and actress. She is one of the founding members of the pop rock band R5. Early life Lynch was born August 9, 1993, in Littleton, Colorado, the daughter of Stormie and Mark Lynch. ...

, American musician

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* Sandra Lea Lynch (born 1946), first woman judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit * Scott Lynch (born 1978), American fantasy author * Sean Lynch (disambiguation), various people *

Shane Lynch Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch (born 3 July 1976) is an Irish singer, but best known as a member of Boyzone. In recent years, he has taken up auto racing, participated in reality shows such as '' Celebrity Big Brother'' in 2018 and appeared as ...

(born 1976), Irish singer of

Boyzone Boyzone were an Irish boy band, created in 1993 by talent manager Louis Walsh. Before even recording any material, Boyzone made an appearance on RTÉ's '' The Late Late Show''. Their most successful line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Steph ...

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Simon Lynch (footballer) Simon George Lynch (born 19 May 1982) is a former professional footballer, who played for clubs in Scotland, England, and Australia. Born in Canada, he played for the Scotland U21 national team at international level. Club career Early caree ...

, Canadian footballer * Stacey Lynch (born 1980), Australian virologist *

Stan Lynch Stanley Joseph "Stan" Lynch (born May 21, 1955) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the original drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for 18 years until his departure in 1994. Early years Lynch was born in ...

, former drummer for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers * Stephen Lynch (English cricketer) (born 1951) *

Stephen Lynch (New Zealand cricketer) Stephen Michael Lynch (born 18 February 1976) is a former New Zealand cricketer. Lynch played a total of 24 first-class games for Auckland between 1995/96 and 1999/2000. In 1993/94, Lynch captained the New Zealand under-19 team, drawing thr ...

(born 1976) *

Stephen Lynch (musician) Stephen Andrew Lynch (born July 28, 1971) is an American comedian, musician and actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and popular culture. Lynch has released four studio albums and four live albums along with a live DVD. He has a ...

(born 1971), American singer/comedian * Stephen Lynch (politician) (born 1955), American congressman *

Stephen Andrew Lynch Stephen Andrew Lynch (September 3, 1882October 4, 1969), known more commonly as S.A. Lynch, was an early motion picture industry pioneer. Personal life Lynch grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, the son of Stephen Scott Lynch, a Civil War veter ...

(born 1882), American businessman * Steve Lynch, guitarist with the American band Autograph *

Susan Lynch Susan Lynch (born 5 June 1971) is a Northern Irish actress. three-times an IFTA Award winner, she also won the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2003 film ''16 Years of Alcohol''. Her other film appearances in ...

, actress from Northern Ireland * Susan Lynch (pediatrician), First Lady of New Hampshire * Sybil Lynch, American singer

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* Thaddeus Lynch (1901–1966), Irish politician * Thomas Lynch (disambiguation)

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Valeria Lynch María Cristina Lancelotti (January 7, 1952 in Buenos Aires), better known by her stage name Valeria Lynch, is an Argentine singer and actress. Named by the New York Times as one of the 5 best voices on the planet. Biography Valeria Lynch was ...

(born 1952), Argentine singer

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William Lynch (Lynch law) Captain William Lynch (1742 – 1820) was an American military officer from Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He claimed to be the source of the terms "lynch law" and "lynching." Lynch's Law The term "Lynch's Law" was used as early as 1782 by a pro ...

, Virginia citizen *

William F. Lynch Captain William Francis Lynch (1 April 1801 – 17 October 1865) was a naval officer who served first in the United States Navy and later in the Confederate States Navy. Personal life William F. Lynch was born in Virginia. On 2 June 1828, on ...

(1801–1865), American naval officer

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