Famous People with Name Ethel

Ethel Portnoy            Origin/Culture/Country: Dutch

Ethel Portnoy: was a Dutch Jewish writer. She wrote mainly essays, columns, short stories, travel stories and several novels.Portnoy debuted in 1971 at the age of 44 with the book Steen en Been. She wrote all her books in English, but considered herself a Dutch writer. Her books were translated by her (ex-)husband, their daughter Hepzibah Kousbroek (1954-2009) and Tinke Davids.

Ethel Léontine Gabain            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Ethel Léontine Gabain: France March 26, 1883; died 1950. Most commonly known as Ethel Gabain but also known as: Ethel Léontine Gabbain; Ethel Copley. Wife of print maker John Copley and the mother of actor Peter Copley. While known for her oil portraits of actresses [1], she was one of the few artists of her time able to live on the sale of her lithographs[2]. She also did etchings, dry-points as well as some posters[3] .

Ethel D. Jacobs            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Ethel D. Jacobs: was a prominent American Thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder who was a three-time leading owner in North America. The Jacobs' son, John, trained horses including Personality and High Echelon. Son Thomas also bred horses and daughter, Patrice, married Lou

Ethel Minnie Lackie            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Ethel Minnie Lackie: was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Ethel M. McGary            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Ethel M. McGary: was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 she was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 m freestyle event.