Derbyshire, United Kingdom
1. John Woodward (1665)
Writer
English geologist, naturalist, and antiquarian who founded the Woodwardian Professorship of Geology at Cambridge University.
2. William Howitt (1792)
British Writer
Nineteenth-century British writer of works on history, religion, nature, and magic. His publications include History of Priestcraft in All Ages and Nations, The Man of the People, and Colonization and...
3. Glenda Bailey (1958)
British Magazine Editor
After serving as editor-in-chief of both the British and United States editions of Marie Claire, she became chief editor of another fashion magazine, Harper's Bazaar.
4. John Wood (1930)
Actor
British actor who has won a Tony Award and has been nominated for an Olivier Award. He has appeared in several high profile films throughout his career including Richard III...
5. Stuart Varney (1949)
British-american Economic Journa
Known for his economics-focused journalism, Varney is famous for his work with both the Fox Business Network and the Fox News Channel. The programs he has contributed to include Your...
6. Jessica Messenger (1989)
Actress
Jessica Messenger is an ex-dancer and model she is now an actress currently working on films Wasteland Beneath a Neon Tide and Devil's Tower.
7. Charles Augustus FitzRoy (1796)
British Military Officer
Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy KCH KCB was a British military officer politician and member of the aristocracy who held governorships in several British colonies during the 19th century.
8. William W. Bennett (1841)
New Jersey Politician
ver Bennett chaired the three-man township committee at the formation of Teaneck New Jersey making him the first Mayor of Teaneck New Jersey.
9. William Gisborne (1825)
New Zealand Politician
Gisborne was Colonial Secretary of New Zealand 1869–1872 and Minister of Public Works 1870–1871. The city of Gisborne is named after him.
10. Jon Gadsby (1953)
New Zealand Writer And Comedian
Jonathan Ernest Jon Gadsby QSM is a New Zealand television comedian and writer most well known for his role in the comedy series McPhail and Gadsby co-starring alongside David McPhail.
11. Frances Fyfield (1948)
Writer
s Fyfield is the pseudonym of Frances Hegarty a lawyer and crime-writer. Born and brought up in Derbyshire Hegarty was mostly educated in convent schools before reading English at Newcastle...
12. Charles FitzRoy (1796)
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13. John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone (1868)
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14. Michael Knighton (1951)
English Football Manager
Michael Knighton is an English businessman best known for his involvement in Manchester United and Carlisle United football clubs. Knighton first came to prominence in 1989 for his aborted £20...
15. Charles Clayton (1825)
American Politician
Charles Clayton was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Derbyshire England. He was the Alcalde of Santa Clara California from 1849-1850. He was a miller and...
16. Kirsha Southward (1992)
British Actor
Kirsha Southward is a British actress from Derbyshire. Kirsha made her name in My Parents are Aliens as Poppy Manning and The Royal as Charlotte. She currently lives in Derbyshire...
17. Anthony Babington (politician) (1877)
British Politician
Sir Anthony Brutus Babington PC KC was an Irish barrister judge and politician. Born in 1877 to Hume Babington the son of Rev. Hume Babington and a landowner in Londonderry...
18. Alexander Perceval (merchant) (Unknow)
British Merchant
Alexander Perceval , sometimes spelt Percival was the third son of the late Colonel Alexander Perceval Member of Parliament for County Sligo and subsequently serjeant-at-arms to the House of Lords....
19. Andy Sneap (1969)
English Record Producer And Soun
Andrew Ian Sneap is an English record producer recording engineer mixer guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for producing and mixing many acclaimed heavy metal albums.
20. Arthur Townsend (athlete) (1883)
Long-distance Runner
Arthur Townsend was a British long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
21. Ben Warren (1879)
English Footballer
Benjamin Warren was an England international footballer who played as a half-back for Derby County and Chelsea. Born in Newhall Derbyshire Warren began his playing career with Derby County whose...
22. Tracy Shaw (1973)
British Actor
Tracy Shaw is a British actress and singer. She is best known for her role as hairdresser Maxine Pea* in British soap opera Coronation Street during the 1990s and early...