London, England
1. Edd China (1971)
British Motor Specialist
Innovative furniture-vehicle engineer who co-starred in Wheeler Dealers and Auto Trader, and appeared on other automotive reality shows.
2. William Tenn (1920)
American Writer
An American science fiction author, he is known for Of Men and Monsters, A Lamp for Medusa, and other novels. Many of his works contain elements of satire.
3. Luena Martinez (1999)
Pop Singer
Pop music performer who is best recognized for having been a member of the English girl group Real Like You. She and her bandmates competed on the reality show X Factor: The...
4. Amelia Gething (1999)
YouTube Star
Model and social media influencer who is best known for her self-titled YouTube channel where she primarily posts comedy sketches for her 440,000 subscribers. She has had a show called...
5. Edmund Crouchback (1245)
English Noble
Son of Henry III and first Earl of Leicester and Lancaster. He participated in the Ninth Crusade, the last major medieval Crusade to the Holy Land, which took place from 1271 to...
6. Katherine SSG (1999)
YouTube Star
Popular YouTuber who rose to fame as part of the SevenSuperGirls channel, which she left in May 2017. She got her start on YouTube with her katherineshow1 channel.
7. Diona Fona (1999)
Pop Singer
British pop singer who is known for songs like "Havera" and "Shootah." She has also covered songs by Justin Bieber and Beyoncé.
8. Charlie Whiston (1999)
Instagram Star
Instagram and Tumblr personality known for his self titled account.
9. Omid Djalili (1965)
British Comedian
British-Iranian comedian who performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and appeared in such films as The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, The Love Guru, and Sex and the...
10. Marc Sinden (1954)
British Film Director Actor And
English actor best known for playing the role of Inspector Stokesay in the series, Magnum, P.I.
11. Chloe Merp (1999)
Vine Star
Vine star who earned more than 240,000 followers before the app was shut down. She gained fame for her comedic personality.
12. Liyah Mai (1999)
Instagram Star
Social media starlet who has gained fame for her self-titled Instagram account. She has earned popularity for her glamorous and chic fashion modeling showcasing her curvaceous physique.
13. Loski (1999)
Rapper
Featured member of the UK drill crew Harlem Spartans who would be featured on singles such as "Hazards," "Money & Beef" and "Teddy Bruckshot."
14. Martine Dennis (1961)
Journalist
A BBC World News newsreader who covered South Africa's first democratic election.
15. Robert Herrick (1591)
Poet
Seventeenth-century English poet known for works such as Hesperides and "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time." The latter work, a carpe diem (seize-the-day) poem, contains the famous first...
16. Elyes Gabel (1983)
Actor
English actor introduced to audiences in the series, Game of Thrones and Body of Proof. Along with being an actor, he has also worked as a director, writer, and producer...
17. Scarlett Mellish Wilson (1989)
Model
Model and dancer who took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2015 and The Final Exit in 2017. She has more than 270,000 followers on her scarlettwilsonofficial Instagram account.
18. Arthur Chatto (1999)
Family Member
Best known as the grand nephew of Queen Elizabeth II; his mother, Lady Sarah, is the queen's niece. He was born 23rd in line for the throne. He has earned over...
19. Thomas Browne (1605)
English Author
Seventeenth-century English author of Religio Medici and other works on religion, medicine, magic, and science. He published a 1646 encyclopedia entitled Pseudodoxia Epidemica.
20. Jude Wright (1999)
British Actor And Film Producer
Well known for his role as Marcus in the TV series Spy, he landed the co-starring role of Tony in the 2014 film Paddington.
21. Alexander Cooper (1609)
British Artist
Seventeenth-century English painter of Baroque miniatures. His work was very rare. The best-known series included Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth of Bohemia.
22. Eddie Nketiah (1999)
Soccer Player
Forward who made his senior debut with Arsenal FC in 2017. He immediately made a name for himself by scoring a goal just 15 seconds into his first contest, a Carabao Cup semifinal...
23. Zadie Smith (1975)
British Writer
Fiction writer, professor, and essayist whose debut novel, White Teeth, was named by TIME magazine as one of the top 100 English-language fiction works. She has also been featured as...
24. Sam Bailey (1977)
Pop Singer
Tenth season champion of the hit singing competition series The X Factor. She has toured with Beyonce in the UK and also with The X Factor Live Tour.
25. Michael Dapaah (1991)
YouTube Star
Filmmaker, writer and comedian known for his fictional rapper persona Big Shaq, who became the creator and star of the YouTube mockumentary series Somewhere in London. The series, which airs...
26. Pixie Lott (1991)
Singer-songwriter Actress
English singer whose debut album, Turn it Up, rose to the top of the UK album charts. She is also known for singles like "Boys and Girls."
27. Frank Bruno (1961)
British Boxer
Former British boxer who won the 1995 WBC heavyweight championship. He compiled a career record of 40-5.
28. Sampha (1988)
Rapper
British electronic singer known as Sampha whose teamed up with artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Solange Knowles, SBTRKT and Beyonce. He is popular for his solo EPs Sundanza and...
29. Lawrence Dallaglio (1972)
Rugby Union Footballer
Retired English rugby flanker.
30. Edmund Andros (1637)
British Governor Of Several Nort
English-born political administrator who served as colonial Governor of New York, Virginia, and Maryland. From 1686-1689, he also served as Governor of the Dominion of New England.
31. King James II (1633)
King
King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He...
32. William Penn (1644)
Politician
Colonial Quaker leader whose strong beliefs in democracy and religious freedom led to the formation of the state of Pennsylvania. He directly helped plan and and develop the city of...
33. Nell Gwynn (1650)
Stage Actress
Mistress of King Charles II of England who literally went from rags to riches during her lifetime. She is considered a folk heroine of the Restoration movement of the English...
34. Colley Cibber (1671)
British Poet Laureate
English playwright, actor, artistic manager, and poet who was a theater artist and a manager. He wrote the memoir Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber.
35. Meredith Kercher (1985)
unknow
British murder victim who died while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. Her American roommate, Amanda Knox, was imprisoned for the crime, along with Raffaele Sollecito (Knox's boyfriend) and Rudy Guede.
36. Henry Baker (1698)
Environmentalist
English scientist who was known as a naturalist and co-founded the Society of Arts in 1754. He also helped start the Universal Spectator and Weekly Journal in 1728 under the...
37. Oliver Cheshire (1988)
Fashion Model
Known best as the face of the Calvin Klein fashion brand, this English model also participated in campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, The Gap, and Dolce & Gabbana.
38. Sophie Dahl (1977)
English Author Cook Former Model
Editor for British Vogue who appeared in campaigns for Versace, Alexander McQueen, Patrick Cox, Pringle, Cashmere, Godiva, Banana Republic, and Gap.
39. Brook Taylor (1685)
Mathematician
English mathematician chiefly responsible for the creation of the calculus tools Taylor's theorem and Taylor series. His work would later be described by Joseph-Louis Lagrange as "the main foundation of...
40. Samantha Ronson (1977)
Dj Singer-songwriter
English Singer/songwriter and DJ who became known for the song "Pull My Hair Out." She has appeared in music videos for artists such as Awolnation and Alicia Keys.
41. Charlotte Ronson (1977)
Fashion Designer
English fashion designer and member of the famous Ronson family.
42. James Oglethorpe (1696)
British Army General Founder Of
British statesman who's known to have founded the colony of Georgia.
43. William Hogarth (1697)
Painter Engraver Satirist
He was a famous painter and critic that was one of the original comic book artists on Earth.
44. Jon Hiseman (1944)
English Drummer And Sound Engine
Drummer and music producer who was a member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers.
45. Horace Walpole (1717)
British Politician And Baron
Eighteenth-century art historian, author, and Whig member of the British Parliament. He is most remembered for building Strawberry Hill, a home in Twickenham, England that revived the Gothic architectural style.
46. Thomas Arne (1710)
English Composer
Wrote the version of "God Save the King" that became the British national anthem. He also wrote "Rule, Britannia!" and "A-Hunting We Will Go."
47. George III (1738)
King
King of Great Britain and Ireland during the late 18th century whose life and reign were longer than those of any previous British monarch. Though he defeated France in the...
48. Joseph Wilton (1722)
English Sculptor
English sculptor who was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy. He sculpted a bust of Dr Antonio Cocchi.
49. Thomas Banks (1735)
British Artist
English sculptor who made engravings and marble bas relief pieces. He sculpted Achilles Mourning the Loss of Briseis.
50. Arthur Phillip (1738)
British Naval Officer; Governor
British admiral who founded the first permanent European settlement in Australia, a convict settlement that eventually became Sydney.