Bruton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Esther Bruton
Anne Esther Bruton (October 17, 1896 – August 31, 1992), known professionally as Esther Bruton, was an American artist whose activities included painting, printmaking, mosaics, ceramics, and commercial art.
Early life and education
Born in Al ...
(1896–1992), American printmaker, mosaic muralist, and painter
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Helen Bell Bruton
Helen Bell Bruton (February 7, 1898 – November 16, 1985) was an American printmaker, mosaic muralist and painter.
Biography
She was the daughter of Daniel Bruton (1839–1928) and Helen Bell Bruton (1866–1956). Daniel and Helen Bell mar ...
(1898–1985), American printmaker, mosaic muralist, and painter
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Margaret Bruton
Margaret Bell Bruton (February 20, 1894 – August 29, 1983) was an American painter, muralist, and printmaker known for her contributions to the Californian art scene.
Early life
Margaret Bruton was born to Daniel Bruton (1839–1928) of Dublin ...
(1894–1983), American printmaker, mosaic muralist, and painter
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Bill Bruton
William Havon Bruton (November 9, 1925 – December 5, 1995) was a Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder who played for the Milwaukee Braves (1953–1960) and Detroit Tigers (1961–1964). Bruton batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
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, center fielder for the Milwaukee Braves
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Cal Bruton
Calvin Thomas Bruton, (born 29 September 1954) is an American-born Australian former professional basketball player and coach. He has been an integral part of the National Basketball League (NBL) since its inception. Bruton won an NBL champio ...
, head coach of the West Sydney Razorbacks
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C. J. Bruton, basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers
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Donna Bruton (1954–2012), American painter, educator
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Jack Bruton
John Bruton (21 November 1903 – 13 March 1986) was a professional footballer and manager who spent the major part of his career in both capacities with Blackburn Rovers.
Playing career
Born in Westhoughton, near Bolton, he initially played ...
, English footballer, born as John Bruton
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Jenna Bruton, North Melbourne Football Club AFLW player
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Jo Bruton
Jo Bruton (born 1967) is a British artist.
Bruton studied at the West Sussex College of Art & Design, the Exeter College of Art and Design and the Chelsea College of Art and Design.
Her work is included in the collection of the Tate Museum, Lon ...
(born 1967), British artist
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John Bruton
John Gerard Bruton (18 May 1947 – 6 February 2024) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997 and Leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001. He held cabinet positions between 1981 and 1987, including twice ...
(1947–2024), Irish Taoiseach, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States of America
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Kris Bruton, American basketball player
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Lauren Bruton (born 1992), English association footballer
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Niall Bruton
Niall Bruton (born 27 October 1971) is a former Irish runner who specialized in the 1500 metres, retiring around 2000. From Dublin Niall went to Larkhill National School and then St. Aidan's C.B.S. in Whitehall, he ran with Clonliffe Harriers.
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, middle-distance runner
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Ogden Bruton
Ogden Carr Bruton (born 14 June 1908 in Mount Gilead, North Carolina; died 20 January 2003) was a pediatrician and chief of pediatrics at Walter Reed Army Hospital, where he organized the first pediatric residency at this hospital. He made imp ...
, paediatrician and immunologist
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Paul Bruton, American law professor
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Quintilla Geer Bruton, American philanthropist and library advocate
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Richard Bruton
Richard Bruton (born 15 March 1953) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin Bay North from 2016 to 2024, and previously from 1982 to 2016 for the Dublin North-Central constituency. He was the Cha ...
, former Deputy Leader of Fine Gael and Opposition Spokesperson on Finance in Ireland
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