Pirie is a Scottish surname of French origin, meaning "pear tree". People with the name include: * Alexander Fraser Pirie (1849–1903), Canadian journalist and newspaper editor *

Antoinette Pirie Antoinette Pirie ( Patey; 4 October 1905 – 11 October 1991) was a British biochemist, ophthalmologist, and educator. Biography Antoinette Patey was born in Bond Street, London. Her father was a botanist and pharmacist. She was educated at Wy ...

(1905–1991), British biochemist * Billy Pirie (1949–2025), Scottish footballer *

Bob Pirie Robert Charles Pirie (April 30, 1916 – January 22, 1984) was a Canadian freestyle swimmer who competed internationally in the 1930s. Background Pirie was unanimously selected as the Lou Marsh Trophy winner for 1939, recognizing Canada's t ...

(1916–1984), Canadian swimmer and three time Olympic gold medalist * Brad Pirie (born 1955), Canadian former ice hockey player * Charles Pirie (1897–1960), Scottish chess player * Daphne Pirie (1931–2022), Australian athlete and sports administrator *

David Pirie David Pirie is a British screenwriter, film producer, film critic, and novelist. As a screenwriter, he is known for his noirish original thrillers, classic adaptations and period gothic pieces. In 1998, he was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Dram ...

, English screenwriter, film producer, critic and novelist *

Denis Pirie Denis Pirie was a veteran of the British far right scene who took a leading role in a number of movements. He began his career as a member of the 1960s British National Party and was appointed a member of the party's national council not long aft ...

(fl. 1960s–1980s), British far right politician * Douglas J. Pirie (c. 1907–1935) English motorcycle racer *

Duncan Pirie Duncan Vernon Pirie OBE FRSGS JP DL (22 March 1858 – 11 January 1931) was a Scottish Liberal Party politician who served as MP for Aberdeen North for 22 years. Background and education Duncan Pirie was born in Aberdeen in 1858, the elde ...

(1858–1931), Scottish Liberal politician *

Elizabeth Pirie Elizabeth Jean Elphinstone Pirie (14 September 1932 – 1 March 2005) was a British numismatist specialising in ninth-century Northumbrian coinage, and museum curator, latterly as Keeper of Archaeology at Leeds City Museum from 1960 to 1991. She ...

(1932–2005), British numismatist and museum curator * George Pirie (disambiguation) *

Gordon Pirie Douglas Alistair Gordon Pirie (10 February 1931 – 7 December 1991) was an English long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000 m and 10,000 m events at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a silver medal in the 5000 m in 1956, placing fou ...

(1931–1991), English long-distance runner and orienteerer *

Harvey Pirie Dr James Hunter Harvey Pirie FRSE FRCPE (10 December 1878 – 27 September 1965"Dr. J.H. Harvey Pirie" in ''The London Philatelist'', Vol. 74, No. 876, December 1965, p. 223.) was a 20th-century British medical doctor, philatelist, orchid-grow ...

(1878–1965), Scottish bacteriologist * Irene Pirie (1914–1998), Canadian freestyle swimmer *

Jacqueline Pirie Jacqueline Chadwick (''née'' Pirie, born 10 October 1975) is a Scottish former actress and novelist. She is best known for her roles in the British ITV soap operas ''Emmerdale'' (1994–1996) and ''Coronation Street'' (1998–2001), playing T ...

(born 1975), Scottish actress * James Pirie (1853–1934), Major League Baseball shortstop *

Jane Pirie Jane Pirie (27 March 1779 – 6 March 1833) was a Scotland, Scottish woman who opened an exclusive girls' school in Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh in 1809 and who became involved in a libel court case about lesbian sex, which was found 'not pro ...

(1779–1833), Scottish educator * Sir John Pirie, 1st Baronet (died 1851), alderman and Lord Mayor of the city of London * John Pirie (MP) (died 1402 or later), Member of Parliament for Canterbury, Kent in 1401 * Julia Pirie (1918-2008), British MI5 spy *

Lockwood Pirie Lockwood Masters "Woody" Pirie (April 25, 1904 – May 4, 1965) was an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Swallow class at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Owen Torrey. Biography He w ...

(1904-1965), American competitive sailor *

Madsen Pirie Duncan Madsen Pirie (born 24 August 1940) is a British researcher and author. He is a co-founder and current president of the Adam Smith Institute, a UK neoliberal think tank which has been in operation since 1977. Early life and education Bo ...

(born 1940), British researcher, author and educator * Mark Pirie (born 1974), New Zealand poet, writer, literary critic, publisher and editor *

Morag Pirie Morag Pirie (born 27 June 1975) is a Scottish association football referee. She is Scotland's first female FIFA referee, having been appointed to FIFA's Elite Development Level in 2012. In August 2003 Pirie became the first woman to referee a s ...

(born 1975), Scottish football referee * Norman Pirie (1907-1997), British biochemist * Peter J. Pirie (1916–1997), English musicologist and critic * Robert Pirie (disambiguation) * Tom Pirie (1896–1966), Scottish footballer *

William Robinson Pirie William Robinson Pirie (1804–1885) was a Scottish minister who served as Principal of Aberdeen University. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1864, the highest position in the Church of Scotland. He acti ...

(1804–1885), Scottish minister and educator

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