British Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was an English poet and prolific writer of speculative fiction, and other genres including children

Was an English poet and prolific writer of speculative fiction, and other genres including children books, essays and one detective novel, published under his own name and several pen names.An atheist and individualist, Cooper's science fiction often depicts unconventional heroes facing unfamiliar and remote environments. The colonisation of extraterrestrial planets is a common theme and is the basis of the Expendables series, published under the name Richard Avery. The Expendables is notable[citation needed] both for the diversity of its cast of characters and for the frank nature of their conversations and attitudes on racial and sexual topics.

Was a British journalist, author and socialist politician. He led a campaign against slavery in the

Was a British journalist, author and socialist politician. He led a campaign against slavery in the Congo Free State through newspapers such as his West African Mail, in collaboration with Roger Casement, the Congo Reform Association and others. He played

Was an English professional association footballer who played as an outside left. He spent much of h

Was an English professional association footballer who played as an outside left. He spent much of his playing career in the First Division of the Football League with Birmingham, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough.

Was a British poet of the Uranian school whose verses were modelled on the Symbolist poetry of Swinb

Was a British poet of the Uranian school whose verses were modelled on the Symbolist poetry of Swinburne and other earlier poets. Much of his work was condemned by critics for being overly decadent and unfashionable. He fought in the First World War, but

Was a British actress. Born in Hove, England, Best entered films in 1921. She is best remembered for

Was a British actress. Born in Hove, England, Best entered films in 1921. She is best remembered for her role as the mother in the original 1934 film version of Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much. Among her other film credits are Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939), Swiss Family Robinson (1940), The Late George Apley and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (both 1947)

Eddie Leadbeater was a right-handed lower order batsman and a leg-break and googly bowler who had a

Eddie Leadbeater was a right-handed lower order batsman and a leg-break and googly bowler who had a couple of good seasons for Yorkshire in 1950 and 1951, but failed to keep his place in the side. He reappeared for Warwickshire County Cricket Club in 1957 and 1958, as a possible replacement for Eric Hollies, who retired after the 1957 season; but he failed to take enough wickets and his contract was not renewed.

Was an English footballer, who captained both Arsenal and England during the 1930s.Hapgood was born

Was an English footballer, who captained both Arsenal and England during the 1930s.Hapgood was born in Bristol and started his footballing career in the mid 1920s as an amateur playing in local football (while employed as a milkman), before getting his big break at Kettering Town in the Southern League.

Was an English professional footballer, born in East Retford, Nottinghamshire, who played as an outs

Was an English professional footballer, born in East Retford, Nottinghamshire, who played as an outside left. He helped Birmingham to the Football League Second Division title in the 1920–21 season before playing more than 100 top flight matches for the club. He also played for Worksop Town, Nottingham Forest, Sutton Town and Mansfield Town.

Was a British composer, conductor, violist and pianist.

Was a British composer, conductor, violist and pianist.

Was an English composer, conductor, violist and pianist.Britten was born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, the

Was an English composer, conductor, violist and pianist.Britten was born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, the son of a dentist and a talented amateur musician. He showed musical gifts very early in life, and began composing prolifically as a child. He was educated at Old Buckenham Hall School in Suffolk, a small all-boys prep school, and Gresham's School, Holt. In 1927, he began private lessons with Frank Bridge; he also studied, less happily, at the Royal College of Music under John Ireland, with some input from Ralph Vaughan Williams. Although ultimately held back by his parents (at the suggestion of College staff), Britten had also intended to study with Alban Berg in Vienna. His first compositions to attract wide attention were the Sinfonietta op. 1, "A Hymn to the Virgin" (1930) and a set of choral variations A Boy was Born, written in 1934 for the BBC Singers. The following year he met W. H. Auden, and they collaborated on the song-cycle Our Hunting Fathers op. 8, radical both in politics and musical treatment, and other works. Of more lasting importance to Britten was his meeting in 1937 with the tenor Peter Pears, who was to become his musical collaborator and inspiration as well as his life partner.

Was a British Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics for the United Kin

Was a British Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics for the United Kingdom.

The son of Sir Cedric Hardwicke and actress Helena Pickard, is an English actor.

The son of Sir Cedric Hardwicke and actress Helena Pickard, is an English actor.

Was an English Anglican priest. He is best known as the founder of The Samaritans (now known just as

Was an English Anglican priest. He is best known as the founder of The Samaritans (now known just as "Samaritans"), set up in 1953 as the world's first crisis hotline organization, offering non-religious telephone support to those contemplating suicide.

Was an English footballer who made eighteen appearances as a left winger for England between 1879 an

Was an English footballer who made eighteen appearances as a left winger for England between 1879 and 1887, being appointed captain twice. He was one of three brothers who played for England.He was one of the first "stars" of the England side who was an extremely fast winger. Throughout his career he was known as "Charlie Bam".

A British ornithologist andBaker was educated at Trinity College, Stratford-upon-Avon and in 1883 fo

A British ornithologist andBaker was educated at Trinity College, Stratford-upon-Avon and in 1883 followed his father into the Indian Police Service. He spent most of his career in India in the Assam Police, rising to the rank of Inspector-General commanding the force. In 1910 he was placed on Special Criminal Investigation duty. In 1911 he returned to England and took up the appointment of Chief Police Officer of the Port of London Police, remaining in this position until his retirement in 1925.

Is a former English cricketer who played in 16 Tests and 33 ODIs from 1982 to 1991. He made his Engl

Is a former English cricketer who played in 16 Tests and 33 ODIs from 1982 to 1991. He made his England debut relatively late in his career, at the age of 33, having predominantly represented Nottinghamshire in the County Championship. His chance came when several England players announced their intention to go on a rebel cricket tour to South Africa.

Is a British novelist and short story writer.Upward was educated at Repton School, where he became f

Is a British novelist and short story writer.Upward was educated at Repton School, where he became friends with Christopher Isherwood. As an undergraduate at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge he won the Chancellor's Medal for English Verse in 1924. He was part of a group of writers including Isherwood (with whom he created the surreal world of the Mortmere stories), W. H. Auden and Stephen Spender.

Was a British army officer and mountaineer.He was educated at Charterhouse School and the Royal Mili

Was a British army officer and mountaineer.He was educated at Charterhouse School and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and then joined artillery units in India and served in World War I. He had been introduced to mountain climbing at the home in the

Was manager of English football club West Ham United between 1950 and 1961.He had previously played

Was manager of English football club West Ham United between 1950 and 1961.He had previously played for the club from 1932 until 1946, having joined from Colchester Town. Mainly as a wing half, but also as a utility player, Fenton made 176 appearances and scored 27 goals in first class games for the Hammers.

Known as The Lord Irwin from 1925 until 1934 and as The Viscount Halifax from 1934 until 1944, was a

Known as The Lord Irwin from 1925 until 1934 and as The Viscount Halifax from 1934 until 1944, was a British Conservative politician. He is often regarded as one of the architects of appeasement prior to World War II. During the period he held several min

Was an English cricketer who played in 10 Tests from 1903 to 1907. He played most of his domestic cr

Was an English cricketer who played in 10 Tests from 1903 to 1907. He played most of his domestic cricket for Worcestershire.

Wynyard was also a successful amateur football player. In 1881, he was a member of the Old Carthusia

Wynyard was also a successful amateur football player. In 1881, he was a member of the Old Carthusians team that won the FA Cup Final, and he scored the opening goal in a 3-0 victory over Old Etonians.

Was a British politician, the driving force behind much of the early colonization of South Australia

Was a British politician, the driving force behind much of the early colonization of South Australia, and later New Zealand. Wakefield, who in 1816 married Eliza Pattle (1799 – 1820), was the eldest son of Edward Wakefield (1774 – 1854) and Susanna Crash

Was a British naturalist and solicitor. He wrote General and Particular Descriptions of the Vertebra

Was a British naturalist and solicitor. He wrote General and Particular Descriptions of the Vertebrated Animals (1821) and translated Georges Cuvier's Règne animal, making considerable additions (1827–35).

Was a Canadian-born English international footballer.He was captain (and goal-scorer) of the Old Car

Was a Canadian-born English international footballer.He was captain (and goal-scorer) of the Old Carthusians team who won the 1881 FA Cup Final defeating Old Etonians 3-0.