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surname Mac Gille Eathain, or, Mac Giolla Eóin in

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), Eóin being a Gaelic form of

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). The clan surname is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Gille Eathain", a

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MacKays M&Co Trading Limited, previously Mackays Stores Limited until its 2020 administration, (previously trading as Mackays, now trading as M&Co.) is a Scottish chain store selling women's, men's, and children's clothes, as well as small homeware p ...

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s in the 16th century. Other spellings of the name include

McClean McClean () is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster * Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer * Christian McClean, English form ...

MacLaine MacLaine or Maclaine (; Gaelic: ''Mac Gill-Eain'') is a surname of Scottish origin. It may refer to: ;Persons * Angus Gillean Mathew Maclaine, Younger of Lochbuie, Tannist to Lorne, 26th of Lochbuie * Christopher Maclaine (1923–1975), America ...

, McLaine,

McLain McLain is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Denny McLain, American baseball player * Hardy McLain (born 1952), American hedge fund manager *Jeremiah McLain Rusk, American politician, 15th governor of the state of Wisconsin * Raym ...

, MacLane, and many others.

Duart Castle Duart Castle, or ''Caisteal Dhubhairt'' in Scottish Gaelic, is a castle on the Isle of Mull, beside the Sound of Mull off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute. The castle dates back to the 13th century and ...

is the seat of Clan MacLean.

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* Aaron McLean (born 1983), English professional footballer *

Adam McLean Adam McLean (born 7 March 1948 in Glasgow) is a Scottish writer on alchemical texts and symbolism. In 1978 he founded the '' Hermetic Journal'' which he published until 1992 during which time he also started publishing the ''Magnum Opus Hermet ...

, authority on alchemical texts and symbolism *

Agnes McLean Agnes McLean (4 December 1918 – 25 April 1994) was a Scottish trade unionist and politician. Born in the Ibrox area of Glasgow,

(1918–1994), Scottish trade unionist and politician *

A. J. McLean Alexander James McLean (born January 9, 1978) is an American singer, dancer, actor and a member of the pop vocal group Backstreet Boys. Early life McLean was born on January 9, 1978, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Denise (née Fernandez, n ...

(born 1978), American musician and singer *

Al McLean Allan Kenneth McLean (born March 20, 1937) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1981 to 1999 who represented the riding of Simcoe East. He was a cabinet ...

(born 1937), Canadian politician from Ontario *

Alan McLean (New Zealand cricketer) Alan McLean (26 September 1911 – 12 August 2003) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Wellington in the 1947-48 season. A solid middle-order batsman and an accurate medium-pace bowler who was able to move the ball s ...

(1911–2003), New Zealand cricketer *

Alex McLean Alex McLean (born 1975) is a British musician and researcher. He is notable for his key role in developing live coding as a musical practice, including for creating TidalCycles, a live-coding environment that allows programmer musicians ...

(born 1947), American photographic artist * Allan McLean (Australian politician) (1840–1911), Premier of Victoria 1899–1900, Gippsland's first Federal representative 1901-1906 *

Allan McLean (outlaw) Allan McLean (1855 – January 31, 1881) was a Canadian outlaw, born in Thompson's River Post, New Caledonia (now Kamloops, British Columbia British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated bet ...

(1855–1881), Canadian outlaw and son of Donald McLean, fur trader and explorer * Andrea McLean, British weather forecaster and television personality *

Angela McLean (biologist) Dame Angela Ruth McLean (born 31 May 1961) is professor of mathematical biology in the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford, and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Defence. Early life and education McLean was born on ...

University of Oxford , mottoeng = The Lord is my light , established = , endowment = £6.1 billion (including colleges) (2019) , budget = £2.145 billion (2019–20) , chancellor ...

Professor of Mathematical Biology *

Angela McLean Angela McLean (born August 19, 1970) is an American politician and educator who served as the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Montana from February 10, 2014, to January 3, 2016. Governor Steve Bullock, a Democrat, selected McLean in 2014 to replace ...

, Lieutenant-Governor of Montana (2014- ) *

Archibald McLean (disambiguation) Archibald McLean may refer to: * Archibald McLean (d. 1830), New Brunswick political figure *Archibald McLean (Baptist) (1733–1812), Scottish minister * Archibald McLean (judge) (1791–1865), judge and political figure in Upper Canada *Archibald ...

, various * Bethany McLean, business writer for ''Vanity Fair'' magazine; formerly ''Fortune'' magazine; well known for her work in uncovering the Enron scandal *

Bill McLean William Malcolm McLean (28 February 1918 – 9 December 1996) was an Australian soldier and a state and national representative rugby union player who captained the Wallabies in five Test matches immediately after World War II. Pre-war rug ...

(1918-1996), Australian soldier and rugby union player, Wallabies captain *

Bitty McLean Delroy Easton "Bitty" McLean (born 8 August 1972) is a British reggae, lovers rock and ragga singer. He is best known for his three UK Top 10 hits in 1993 and 1994, including his debut offering " It Keeps Rainin' (Tears from My Eyes)". Career ...

, British/Jamaican reggae singer * Bruce McLean, Scottish artist * Brian McLean (disambiguation), various * Bryan McLean (1946–1998), American rock musician * Daniel McLean (disambiguation), various *

David McLean (disambiguation) David McLean may refer to: *David McLean (actor) (1922–1995), American film and television actor * David McLean (footballer, born 1884) (1884–1951), Scottish football player (Celtic, Ayr United) and manager (East Fife, Bristol Rovers, Heart of ...

, various * David McLean (businessman) (born 1938), founder of the McLean Group of Companies * Dominique "SonicFox" McLean (born 1991), American esports player *

Don McLean Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1971 hit song " American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early ...

(born 1945), American singer and songwriter *

Donald McLean (fur trader) Donald McLean (1805 – July 17, 1864), also known as Samadlin, a First Nations in Canada, First Nations adaptation of Sieur McLean, was a Scottish fur trader and explorer for the Hudson's Bay Company and who later became a cattle rancher near Ca ...

(1805–1864), Hudson's Bay Company fur trader and explorer, father of outlaw Allan McLean *

Donald McLean (New Zealand politician) Sir Donald McLean (27 October 1820 – 5 January 1877) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician and government official. He was involved in negotiations between the settler government and Māori from 1844 to 1861, eventually as Native Secreta ...

(1820–1877), New Zealand politician and government official *

Donald McLean (pastoralist) Donald McLean (1780 – 11 October 1855) was a pastoralist in the early days of the British colony of South Australia, remembered as the colony's first wheat grower. History McLean, a Scotsman from Duisky, near Blaich, Ardgour, Argyleshire, ...

(1780–1855) pioneer wheat farmer of South Australia * Doug McLean, Jr. (1912–1961), Australian rugby union and rugby league player *

Doug McLean, Sr. Douglas James McLean Sr. (15 April 1880 – December 1947) was a pioneer Australian representative rugby union and rugby league footballer, a dual-code international. He also represented Queensland in rugby league. Rugby union career Born in Br ...

(1880–1947), Australian rugby union and rugby league player *

Edward Beale McLean Edward Beale McLean (1889 – July 28, 1941) was the publisher and owner of ''The Washington Post'' newspaper, from 1916 until 1933. His wife, Evalyn Walsh McLean, was a prominent Washington socialite. McLean was also a thoroughbred racehorse own ...

(1889–1941), American newspaper publisher, ''Washington Post'' *

Ernest McLean Ernest J. McLean (March 23, 1925 – February 24, 2012) was an American rhythm and blues and jazz guitarist. Career Born in New Orleans, McLean was the son of musician Richard McLean, who played banjo in a government music project band, a ...

(1926–2012), American R&B guitarist *

Errol McLean Errol McLean (3 June 1952) is a Guyanese former cycle sport, cyclist. He competed in the Cycling at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Men's 1 km time trial, 1000m time trial event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. References External links

* 1 ...

(born 1952), Guyanese cyclist *

Evalyn Walsh McLean Evalyn McLean ( Walsh; August 1, 1886 – April 26, 1947) was an American mining heiress and socialite, famous for reputedly being the last private owner of the Hope Diamond (which was bought in 1911 for US$180,000 from Pierre Cartier), as we ...

(1886–1947), American Washington socialite, wife of Edward Beale McLean * Francis H. McLean (1869-1945), American social work pioneer, leader in the Charity Organization Society Movement * George F. McLean (born 1929), American philosopher *

George P. McLean George Payne McLean (October 7, 1857 – June 6, 1932) was the 59th Governor of Connecticut, and a United States senator from Connecticut. Biography McLean was born in Simsbury, Connecticut, one of five children of Dudley B. McLean and Mary ( ...

(1857–1932), American politician *

Gloria Hatrick McLean Gloria Hatrick McLean (March 10, 1918 – February 16, 1994) was an American actress and model. Early life Gloria was born on March 10, 1918, to Edgar B. Hatrick of Larchmont, New York. Her family spent the summers at The Broadmoor hotel and res ...

(1918–1994), wife of American actor

Jimmy Stewart James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military pilot. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality h ...

* G. S. McLean, founder and long-time past President of Full Gospel Bible Institute (now Eston College), pastor, lecturer and writer * Ian McLean (1929–1965), Australian rules footballer *

Ian McLean (politician) Ian McLean (born 16 March 1934) is a New Zealand politician of the National Party. He was a Member of Parliament from 1978 to 1990. Early life and family McLean was born in Gisborne on 16 March 1934, the son of Alex McLean. He received his s ...

(born 1934), New Zealand politician *

Jamel McLean Jamel McLean (born 18 April 1988) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Skyliners Frankfurt of the Basketball Bundesliga. Standing at , he plays at the power forward and center positions. Professional career After fa ...

(born 1988), American basketball player *

John McLean John McLean (March 11, 1785 – April 4, 1861) was an American jurist and politician who served in the United States Congress, as U.S. Postmaster General, and as a justice of the Ohio and U.S. Supreme Courts. He was often discussed for t ...

(1785–1861), American politician and jurist from Ohio * John McLean (disambiguation), other people named John McLean *

Jackie McLean John Lenwood "Jackie" McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator, and is one of the few musicians to be elected to the ''DownBeat'' Hall of Fame in the year of their deat ...

(1931–2006), American jazz musician *

James "Buddy" McLean James Joseph McLean (January 26, 1930 – October 31, 1965) was an American mobster boss, who was the original boss of the Somerville, Massachusetts-based Winter Hill Gang during the 1960s. McLean was well known throughout the Greater Boston ar ...

, Irish-American gangster *

James Hamilton McLean James Hamilton McLean (17 June 1936 - 11 November 2016)Coan E. V., Kabat A. R. & Petit R. E. (15 February 2009''2,400 years of Malacology'' (6th Edition). was an American malacologist (a biologist who studies mollusks). He specialized in marine gas ...

(1936), American malacologist *

Jason C. McLean Jason C. McLean is a Montreal-based writer, journalist, actor, theatre activist and a co-founder of the Forget the Box Media Collective where he currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the group's principal site ForgetTheBox.net. Born in Montre ...

(born 1977), Canadian stage actor *

Jim McLean James Yuille McLean (2 August 1937 – 26 December 2020) was a Scottish football player, manager and director. He managed Dundee United between 1971 and 1993, becoming the longest-serving and most successful manager in the club's history, winni ...

(born 1937), Scottish football player and manager *

Jock McLean John Calderwood McLean (30 March 1908 – 2 April 1988) was a professional association football, footballer who played in the Football League as a centre half for Blackburn Rovers F.C., Blackburn Rovers and Bristol Rovers F.C., Bristol Rovers. B ...

(1908–1988), Scottish footballer *

(1785–1861), American politician and jurist from Ohio *

John McLean (Illinois politician) John McLean (February 4, 1791 – October 14, 1830) was a United States representative and a Senator from Illinois. He was the brother of Finis McLean and uncle of James David Walker. Born near Guilford Court House (now Greensboro), Guilford ...

(1791–1830), American politician from Illinois *

Kenny McLean Kenneth McLean (born 8 January 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or left midfielder for club Norwich City and the Scotland national team. After being released by Rangers' youth team, McLean star ...

(born 1992), Scottish footballer *

Kirk McLean Kirk Alan McLean (born June 26, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and New York Ran ...

(born 1966), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Lachlan McLean (born 1968), American radio broadcaster * Lenny McLean a.k.a. “Guv'nor” (1949–1998), English weightlifter and boxer * Luke McLean (born 1987), Australian-born Italian rugby union player *

Malcom McLean Malcolm Purcell McLean (November 14, 1913 – May 25, 2001; later known as Malcom McLean) was an American businessman. He was a transport entrepreneur who invented the modern intermodal shipping container, which revolutionized transport and inte ...

(1914–2001), inventor of containerized shipping *

McLean (singer) McLean (born Anthony McLean, 24 June 1980) is an English singer from Dagenham, east London. He was signed to Asylum Records and then Atlantic Records. His debut single "Broken" was released on 26 October 2009. The song was produced by The Schiz ...

(born 1980), Anthony McLean a British singer previously known as Digga. *

McLean Stevenson Edgar "Mac" McLean Stevenson Jr. (November 14, 1927 – February 15, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series ''M*A*S*H'', which earned him a Golden Glob ...

(1929–1996), American actor * Martha McLean, local activist * Margaret McLean (1845–1923), Australian women's rights advocate *

Max McLean Max McLean (born April 14, 1953) is a Panamanian-born American stage actor, writer, and producer. He is the founder and artistic director of the Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based company that produces live theater and film fr ...

(born 1953), stage actor, writer, and producer *

Michelle McLean Michelle McLean (born 31 July 1972) is a Namibian actress, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1992 at Thailand. McLean was 19 years old when she was crowned Miss Universe, and became the first Namibian woman to win th ...

(contemporary), Namibian woman crowned Miss Universe in 1992 *

Motto McLean Emmanuel Hall Roberts "Motto" McLean (December 26, 1925 – July 10, 2019) was a Canadian Professional sports#Ice hockey, professional hockey player who played for the Omaha Knights (AHA), Omaha Knights and Fort Worth Rangers in the United States ...

(born 1925), Canadian ice hockey player * Nathaniel McLean (1815–1905), Union Army Civil War general *

Nixon McLean Nixon Alexei McNamara McLean (born 20 July 1973) is a West Indian cricketer from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He featured in the role of a right-arm fast-medium bowler who played both Tests and ODIs for the West Indies. McLean also featur ...

(born 1973), West Indian cricketer *

Paul McLean (rugby union) Paul Edward McLean, MBE (born 12 November 1953) is an Australian former rugby union player and administrator and is a senior executive in the real estate business. He played rugby for Queensland and Australia in the 1970s and 1980s, is a forme ...

(born 1953), Australian rugby union player and rugby union administrator * Ray (Scooter) McLean, head coach of the Green Bay Packers football team in 1958 *

Roderick McLean Roderick Edward Maclean ( – 8 June 1921) was a Scotsman who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria on 2 March 1882, at Windsor, England, with a pistol. This was the last of eight attempts by separate people to kill or assault Victoria over a ...

(19th century), Scottish poet who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria *

Samuel McLean (U.S. Consul) Samuel McLean (September 12th, 1797 – March 19th, 1881), was a United States Consul for Trinidad de Cuba from 1849 through 1855. He was appointed at Missouri. Family He married Susan Wilson Smoot of the prominent Smoot Family of Alexandr ...

, U.S. Consul for Trinidad de Cuba; 1849–1853, born 1797 in Alexandria, Virginia * Samuel McLean (congressman), Congressman for Montana, born 1826 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania * Samuel McLean (politician), politician of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador * Sara McLean, former Miss Scotland 2011 runner-up and '' Big Brother 2012'' housemate * Stuart or Stewart McLean, various * Tim McLean (1986–2008), Canadian murder victim *

Tommy McLean Thomas McLean Jr. (born 2 June 1947 in Larkhall) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. McLean played for Kilmarnock, Rangers and Scotland as a midfielder. He managed Morton, Motherwell, Hearts, Raith Rovers and Dundee ...

(born 1947), Scottish football player and manager *

Walter McLean Walter Franklin McLean, (born April 26, 1936) is a former Canadian politician. Born in Leamington, Ontario, he grew up in Victoria British Columbia, the son of James Walter Lewis McLean (1905–1998), a Presbyterian minister, and Frances D. Bla ...

(born 1936), Canadian clergyman and politician from British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario *

Wilmer McLean Wilmer McLean (May 3, 1814 – June 5, 1882) was an American wholesale grocer from Virginia. His house, near Manassas, Virginia, was involved in the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861. After the battle, he moved to Appomattox, Virginia, to escape t ...

(1814-1882), American farmer in whose house the American Civil war ended in 1865

MacLean

Alick Maclean Alexander "Alick" Morvaren Maclean (20 July 1872 – 18 May 1936) was an English composer and conductor. Maclean's father Charles Maclean was Director of Music at Eton College. The younger Maclean was born there and later went to the school. He ...

(1872–1936), English composer *

Alistair MacLean Alistair Stuart MacLean ( gd, Alasdair MacGill-Eain; 21 April 1922 – 2 February 1987) was a 20th-century Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers and adventure stories. Many of his novels have been adapted to film, most notably '' The G ...

(1922–1987), Scottish novelist *

Allan Maclean of Torloisk Allan Maclean of Torloisk (1725–1798) was a Jacobite who became a British Army general. He was born on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. He is best known for leading the 84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants) in the Battle of Quebec. E ...

, officer in the British Army responsible for Canada not taken over by rebels during the American War of Independence *

Alejandro Maclean Alejandro "Álex" Maclean (6 August 1969 – 17 August 2010) was a Spanish TV film producer and aerobatics pilot, who competed in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship under the number 36. Maclean was nicknamed "The Flying Matador". Maclean, ...

, Spanish film producer and aerobatics pilot *

Alison Maclean Alison Maclean (born July 31, 1958) is a Canadian-New Zealand film director of music videos, short films, television (episodes of ''Sex and the City'', ''The Tudors'', '' Homicide: Life on the Street''), commercials and feature films. Her works i ...

, Canadian film director of music videos * Andrew Dyas MacLean (1896–1971), Canadian naval officer and publisher *

Angus MacLean John Angus MacLean (May 15, 1914 – February 15, 2000) was a politician and farmer in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He was an alumnus of both Mount Allison University and the University of British Columbia with degrees in science. MacL ...

(1915–2000), Canadian politician, former Premier of Prince Edward Island * Archer Maclean (contemporary), British computer games programmer *

Archibald MacLean Archibald Campbell Holms MacLean, (23 October 1883 – 30 April 1970) was an officer in the Royal Scots, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force. MacLean attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, before he was commissioned into the Royal ...

, British Army and Royal Air Force officer *

Bonnie MacLean Bonnie MacLean (December 28, 1939 – February 4, 2020), also known as Bonnie MacLean Graham, was an American artist known for her classic rock posters. In the 1960s and 1970s she created posters and other art for the promotion of rock and ...

, American artist *

Brett MacLean Brett MacLean (born December 24, 1988) is a former Canadians, Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League. He was drafted 32nd overall by the Coyotes in the 2007 NHL ...

(born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player *

Bryan MacLean Bryan Andrew MacLean (September 25, 1946 – December 25, 1998) was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the influential rock band Love. His famous compositions for Love include "Alone Again Or", "Old Man ...

(1946–1998), American singer, guitarist and songwriter *

Calum Maclean (folklorist) Calum Iain Maclean (Scottish Gaelic: ''Calum Iain MacGillEathain''; 6 September 1915 – 17 August 1960), was a Scotland, Scottish Folklore, folklorist, collector, Ethnography, ethnographer and author. Early life Maclean was born in Òsga ...

(1915–1960), Scottish folklorist, collector, ethnographer and author * Charles Hector Fitzroy Maclean of Duart, Baron Maclean (1916–1990), Scottish nobleman, Lord Chamberlain to Queen Elizabeth II 1971–1984 *

Craig MacLean Craig MacLean MBE (Grantown-on-Spey, July 31, 1971) is a Scottish track cyclist who has represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, winning a silver medal in ...

(born 1971), Scottish track cyclist *

Danielle MacLean Danielle MacLean is an Australian filmmaker. She is known for her writing on television series such as '' Little J & Big Cuz'', ''8MMM Aboriginal Radio'' and ''Redfern Now''. Early life MacLean is of the Luritja and Warumungu peoples of the No ...

(fl.1990s–present), Australian filmmaker *

David Maclean David John Maclean, Baron Blencathra, (born 16 May 1953) is a Conservative Party life peer. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Penrith and The Border from 1983 to 2010. Early and later life Born in Scotland, Maclean was educated at F ...

(born 1953), English politician from Penrith and The Border *

Don Maclean Don Maclean (born 1942/1943) MBE KSS is an English actor and comedian, who appeared on the BBC television series '' Crackerjack'' with Michael Aspel, Peter Glaze and Jan Hunt in the 1970s. Born in Birmingham, he attended Clifton Road S ...

(born 1944), British comedian and television host *

Don MacLean (basketball) Donald James MacLean (born January 16, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a college player, he is the all-time scoring leader of both the Pac-12 Conference and U ...

(born 1970), American basketball player and broadcaster * Sir

Donald Maclean (British politician) Sir Donald Maclean (9 January 1864 – 15 June 1932) was a British Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was Leader of the Opposition between 1918 and 1920 and served in the Cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald's National Government as ...

(1864–1932), English politician *

Donald Maclean (spy) Donald Duart Maclean (; 25 May 1913 – 6 March 1983) was a British diplomat who conveyed government secrets to the Soviet Union. As an undergraduate, Maclean openly proclaimed his left-wing views, and was recruited into the Soviet intelligenc ...

(1913–1983), British intelligence agent and spy for the Soviet Union during WWII *

Doug MacLean James Douglas MacLean (born April 12, 1954) is a Canadian sportscaster working for Rogers Media's Sportsnet and former ice hockey coach and general manager. He is the former president/general manager and head coach of the National Hockey League ...

(born 1954), Canadian sportscaster and former head coach and general manager *

Dougie MacLean Dougie MacLean, OBE (born 27 September 1954) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Described by AllMusic as "one of Scotland's premier singer-songwriters", MacLean has performed both under his ow ...

(born 1954), Scottish singer-songwriter *

Douglas MacLean Charles Douglas MacLean (January 10, 1890 – July 9, 1967) was an American stage and silent film actor who later worked as a producer and screenwriter in the sound era. Early life and stage career Born in Philadelphia, MacLean was educated at ...

(1890–1967), American silent motion picture actor, producer, and writer *

Eileen MacLean Eileen Panigeo MacLean (June 12, 1949 – April 24, 1996) was an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1989 to 1996. Early life and education MacLean was born in Utqiaġvik, Alask ...

(1949–1996), American educator and politician *

Every Maclean Every Maclean was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. Maclean was elected to Auckland Provincial Council for the Franklin electorate in November 1865 and served until September 1872. He was the 6th Deputy-Superintendent of Auckland Province ( ...

(fl. 1870s), member of the

New Zealand Legislative Council The New Zealand Legislative Council was the upper house of the General Assembly of New Zealand between 1853 and 1951. An earlier arrangement of legislative councils for the colony and provinces existed from 1841 when New Zealand became a co ...

* Sir Ewen Maclean, professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology *

Sir Fitzroy Maclean, 1st Baronet Major-General Sir Fitzroy Hew Royle Maclean, 1st Baronet, (11 March 1911 – 15 June 1996) was a Scottish soldier, writer and politician. He was a Unionist Member of Parliament (MP) from 1941 to 1974 and was one of only two men who during the ...

(1911–1996), Scottish diplomat, adventurer, writer, and politician * Sir George Maclean, (1795-1861), Commissary General in the British Army. * George Maclean (1801-1847), Governor of

Gold Coast Gold Coast may refer to: Places Africa * Gold Coast (region), in West Africa, which was made up of the following colonies, before being established as the independent nation of Ghana: ** Portuguese Gold Coast (Portuguese, 1482–1642) ** Dutch G ...

* Harry Aubrey de Maclean (1848–1920), (Kaïd, General Sir), soldier and instructor to the Moroccan army *

Hector MacLean (disambiguation) Hector MacLean may refer to: Clan Chiefs Many chiefs of Clan Maclean have been called Hector or Eachann, including: * Red Hector of the Battles Maclean (1368–1411), 6th Clan Chief, killed at the Battle of Harlaw, also known as "Red Hector" * Hec ...

* Hector Lachlan Stewart MacLean (1871–1897), Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross *

James Mackenzie Maclean James Mackenzie Maclean (13 August 1835 – 22 April 1906) was a British journalist and Conservative Party (UK), Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons between 1885 and 1900. History Macl ...

(1835-1906), Welsh politician * Jill MacLean (born 1941), English-Canadian author *

John Duncan MacLean John Duncan MacLean (December 8, 1873 – March 28, 1948) was a teacher, physician, politician and the 20th premier of British Columbia, Canada. MacLean was a practicing doctor in the city of Greenwood, British Columbia, Greenwood when he was ...

(1873–1948), Canadian politician, Premier of British Columbia 1927–1928 * John Maclean MA (1879–1923), Scottish politician * John Frederick MacLean (1921-1973) American sports broadcaster *

John MacLean (ice hockey) John Harold MacLean (born November 20, 1964) is a Canadian ice hockey assistant coach for the New York Islanders and former player. He spent the majority of his playing career as a member of the New Jersey Devils, and also spent time with the S ...

(born 1964), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

John Norman Maclean John Norman Maclean is a journalist and author who has written five books on fatal wildland fires and a memoir, ''Home Waters: A Chronicle of Family and a River'' (June 2021, published by HarperCollins). He is the son of Norman Maclean, author of ...

(contemporary), American author * The Juan MacLean, American electronic musician *

Katherine MacLean Katherine Anne MacLean (January 22, 1925 – September 1, 2019) was an American science fiction author best known for her short fiction of the 1950s which examined the impact of technological advances on individuals and society. Profile Damon Kn ...

(1925-2019), American science fiction author *

Kenny MacLean Kenneth Irving MacLean (January 9, 1956 – November 24, 2008) was a Scottish-Canadian musician, best known as a member of the multi-platinum selling band Platinum Blonde. Biography MacLean was born in Glasgow on January 9, 1956. Musical c ...

(1956–2008), Scottish-Canadian musician *

Malcolm Alexander MacLean Malcolm Alexander MacLean (August 14, 1844 – April 4, 1895) was the first mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, serving from 1886 to 1887. Early life MacLean was born in 1844 to Allan and Jane McPhadden married 8 Mar 1820 ROS Data OPR 551/1 -2 ...

(1842–1895), Canadian politician, Mayor of Vancouver, BC 1886–1887 *

MacLean & MacLean MacLean & MacLean were a Canadian musical comedy duo. They performed regularly in Canada between 1972 and 1998 and recorded seven albums. The duo consisted of brothers Gary MacLean (1944–2001) and Blair MacLean (1942–2008). The MacLeans were ...

, a comedy/parody duo in Canada * Natalie MacLean, Canadian wine writer *

Neil Maclean (politician) Neil Maclean (1875 – 12 September 1953) was a Scottish socialist and an Independent Labour Party and later Labour Party Member of Parliament for Govan. Maclean was the first Secretary of the Socialist Labour Party, but was expelled in 1908. ...

(1875–1953), Scottish politician *

Norman Maclean Norman Fitzroy Maclean (December 23, 1902August 2, 1990) was a Scottish-American professor at the University of Chicago who became, following his retirement, a major figure in American literature. Maclean is best known for his collection of no ...

(1902–1990), American novelist and academic * Norman Hector Mackinnon Maclean (Tormod MacGill-Eain) (1936-2017), Scottish Gaelic comedian, novelist, poet, musician and broadcaster. *

Paul MacLean (ice hockey) Paul A. MacLean (born March 9, 1958) is a French-born Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) and formerly head coach of the NHL ...

(born 1958), Canadian ice hockey player *

Paul D. MacLean Paul Donald MacLean (May 1, 1913 – December 26, 2007) was an American physician and neuroscientist who made significant contributions in the fields of physiology, psychiatry, and brain research through his work at Yale Medical School and the ...

(1913–2007), American physician and brain scientist * Rachel Maclean, a Scottish multi-media artist * Rachel Maclean (born 1965), UK politician *

Ranald MacLean Ranald Norman Munro MacLean, Lord MacLean (born 18 December 1938) is a retired Scottish judge. Born on 18 December 1938, MacLean was educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh, where he was Head of School. He graduated BA from Clare College, Cambr ...

(born 1938), Scottish judge *

Robert MacLean Robert J. MacLean (born March 8, 1970, in Torrejon Air Base, Spain) is a former United States Federal Air Marshal and whistleblower. Early career MacLean served in the U.S. Air Force from 1988 to 1992. After his discharge, MacLean entered th ...

(born 1970), American Air Force, Border Patrol, and Federal Air Marshal Service veteran *

Rob MacLean Robin "Rob" Maclean (born 1958 in Invergordon) is a Scottish television presenter, football commentator and sports writer. He currently works for BBC Scotland and BT Sport. Maclean began his career with the Highland News Group in Inverness before ...

(born 1958), Scottish television presenter, football commentator and sports writer * Ronald MacLean Abaroa (born 1949), Bolivian politician * Ron MacLean (born 1960), Canadian sportscaster * Rory MacLean (born 1954), Canadian and British author * Sarah Jean Munro Maclean (1873–1952), Canadian painter * Sorley MacLean (1911–1996), Scottish Scots Gaelic poet *

Steven MacLean (disambiguation) Steven MacLean, or a variation thereof, may refer to: * Steve MacLean (astronaut) (born 1954), Canadian astronaut * Steven MacLean (footballer) (born 1982), Scottish footballer (Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle, St. Johnstone) * Steve McLean ( ...

, various **

Steven MacLean (astronaut) Steven Glenwood MacLean (born December 14, 1954) is a Canadian astronaut. He was the President of the Canadian Space Agency, from September 1, 2008, to February 1, 2013. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and is married to Nadine Wielgopolski of ...

(born 1954), Canadian astronaut **

Steve MacLean (footballer) Steven MacLean (born 23 August 1982) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward. He coaches at St Johnstone. MacLean has previously played for Rangers, Scunthorpe United, Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff City, Plymo ...

(born 1982), retired Scottish footballer and current first team coach at St. Johnstone *

Tara MacLean Tara Margaret Charity MacLean (born October 25, 1973) is a Canadian musician, singer and composer. Her hit songs as a solo artist include "Evidence", " If I Fall", and a cover of the Christmas song " Light of the Stable". She was a member of At ...

(born 1973), Canadian singer and songwriter *

Veronica Maclean Veronica, Lady Maclean ( Fraser, formerly Phipps; 2 December 1920 – 7 January 2005) was a Scottish food writer and hotelier. Her family owned Creggan's Inn on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll. Her first book pioneered recipes that she had c ...

(1920–2005), British food writer and hotelier *

Vince MacLean Vincent James MacLean (born December 8, 1944)Normandin, PG ''Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1977'' was leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party in 1985 and again from 1986 to 1992. He was replaced by John Savage. He was born in Sydney, Nova Scot ...

(born 1944), Canadian politician and former Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly

McClean

James McClean James Joseph McClean ( ; born 22 April 1989) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Wigan Athletic and the Republic of Ireland national team. McClean played with Trojans, Institute, his hometown ...

(born 1989), Irish footballer

Maclean Feudal
Barons in Scotland In Scotland, a baron or baroness is the head of a feudal barony, also known as a prescriptive barony. This used to be attached to a particular piece of land on which was situated the ''caput'' (Latin for "head") or essence of the barony, normal ...

* The Honorable Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart Baron of Duart * Sir Charles Edward Maclean of Dunconnel Bt, 2nd Baronet of Strachur and Glensluain, Baron Strachur, and 16th Hereditary Keeper and Captain of Dunconnel in the Isles of The Sea * Lorne Gillean Ian Mclaine of Lochbuie Baron of Moy * Malcolm Fraser Maclean of Kingairloch Baron of Kingairloch * Kenneth Lee MacLean Baron of Denboig * David Ian Mclean Baron of Preston

Maclean Life Peers

Charles Maclean, Baron Maclean Charles Hector Fitzroy Maclean, Baron Maclean, (5 May 1916 – 8 February 1990) was Lord Chamberlain to Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom from 1971 to 1984. He became the 27th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean of Duart in 1936 at the death of hi ...

, Baron Blencathra

Fictional characters

* Chris McLean, host of the ''

Total Drama ''Total Drama'' (often shortened as ''TD'') is a Canadian animated television series created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis that premiered on Teletoon in Canada on July 8, 2007, and on Cartoon Network in the U.S. on June 5, 2008. The ser ...

'' series * Lord Maclean, a character in "The Revenge of Hamish", a poem by Sydney Lanier * Tristan McLean, the mortal father of

Piper McLean A description of most characters featured in various mythology series by Rick Riordan. Overview List indicator(s) * A dark grey cell indicates that the character was not in the property or that the character's presence in the property has yet to ...

created by

Rick Riordan Richard Russell Riordan Junior (; born June 5, 1964) is an American author, best known for writing the ''Percy Jackson & the Olympians'' series. Riordan's books have been translated into forty-two languages and sold more than thirty million co ...

. *

Will McLean Will McLean (1919–1990) was a Florida Folk music, folk singer-songwriter. He was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 1996. McLean also wrote "Osceola's Last Words", a stirring tribute to the Seminole chief. Michael Peter Smith, ...

, narrator in the 1980 novel ''The Lords of Discipline'' by Pat Conroy *

, a character in Rick Riordan's ''The Heroes of Olympus'' series. She is a demigod daughter of

Aphrodite Aphrodite ( ; grc-gre, Ἀφροδίτη, Aphrodítē; , , ) is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, lust, beauty, pleasure, passion, and procreation. She was syncretized with the Roman goddess . Aphrodite's major symbols include ...

and Tristan McLean.

References

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