McWhirter

McWhirter

McWhirter ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

  • Norris McWhirter (1925–2004), britischer Verleger und Mitbegründer des Guinness-Buch der Rekorde
  • Ross McWhirter (1925–1975), britischer Journalist und Mitbegründer des Guinness-Buch der Rekorde
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