List of people considered father or mother of a field


The following is a list of significant persons known for being the father, mother or founder of a particular field or invention, mostly in Western societies. Often discoveries and innovations are the work of multiple people, resulting from continual improvements over time; however, certain individuals are remembered for making significant contributions to the birth or development of a field or technology.

Fine art

Games

Humanities

Military

Nations

Natural and social sciences

Sports

Technology

Fields

Computing

Inventions

Towns, cities, and regions

Transport