MacArthur or Macarthur is a surname, originating with the Scottish Clan MacArthur and now spread through English-speaking countries. Notable people with the surname include:
Business
edit- Catherine T. MacArthur (1909–1981), American businesswoman, philanthropist, wife of John D. MacArthur
- Elizabeth Macarthur (1766–1850), Australian businesswoman, wife of John Macarthur (wool pioneer)
- Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur (1788–1861), Australian businessman and politician
- J. Roderick MacArthur (1920–1984), American businessman and philanthropist
- John Macarthur (wool pioneer) (1767–1834), Australian businessman, politician, and soldier
- John D. MacArthur (1897–1978), American businessman and philanthropist
Entertainment
edit- Charles MacArthur (1895–1956), American playwright and screenwriter
- James MacArthur (1937–2010), American actor
- Mary MacArthur (1930-1949), American actress
Literature
edit- John F. MacArthur (b. 1939), American evangelical minister and author
- John R. MacArthur (b. 1956), American journalist
Military
edit- Arthur MacArthur, Jr. (1845–1912), American military leader and father of Douglas MacArthur
- Arthur MacArthur III (1876–1923), American naval officer and brother of Douglas MacArthur
- Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964), American military leader and U.S. Army General of the Army
- Edward Macarthur (1789–1872), Anglo-Australian general and administrator
- George MacArthur-Onslow (1875–1931), Australian general
- James Macarthur-Onslow (1867–1946), Australian general, politician and company director
Politics
edit- Arthur MacArthur, Sr. (1815–1896), American lawyer, judge, and politician
- Douglas MacArthur II (1909–1997), American diplomat
Sports
edit- Clarke MacArthur born 1985), Canadian hockey player
- Ellen MacArthur (born 1976), British yachtswoman
- Mac MacArthur (1862–1932), Scottish baseball player
Science
edit- John Stewart MacArthur (died 1920), chemist from Glasgow
- Robert MacArthur (1930–1972), American ecologist
- William Macarthur (1800–1882), Australian botanist and vigneron
Other people
edit- Jean MacArthur (1898–2000), second wife of Douglas MacArthur
Fictional Characters
edit- MacArthur, a character from The Ridonculous Race
See also
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