List of people known as father or mother of something

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Following are listed men and women consistently described as a father or mother of something, except those described as fathers or mothers of nations. These are listed at Father and Mother of the Nation.

Though someone may be known as a father or mother of something, this does not always mean they invented, discovered or originated the thing with which they are associated. It also does not mean that they always have been or currently are considered a father or mother of it.

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Remember that people who might merit description as the father or mother of something are not listed here if they are not consistently described in this way.

The fathers of...

(alphabetically by surname)

A to F

G to L

M to R

S to Z

The mothers of...


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