People Born in Ath
- Arnold Caussin, born about 1510. Musician, composer. Student in the University of Cracow in 1526.
- Michael Baius, theologian
- Julien-Joseph Ducorron, painter (1770-1848)
- Eugène Defacqz, politician (1797–1871)
- Jean Taisner, priest and scientist (16th century)
- Louis Hennepin, Catholic priest and missionary, and explorer of the interior of North America (17th century).
- Fanny Heldy, opera soprano (19th century)
- Joseph Jules Descamps, politician (1820–1892).
- Ernest F. Cambier, Belgian colonial pioneer (1844–1921)
- Henri Vernes, novelist (20th century)
- Guy Spitaels, politician (20th century)
- Olivier Dupuis, politician (20th century)
- Pierre Descamps, politician (20th century)
- Anders Tang, humorist (20th century)
- Julian the Hospitaller, legendary saint, was according to one tradition born in Ath
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