British Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Is a British mountaineer. Having started climbing in the Alps while a student at Queens' College, Ca

Is a British mountaineer. Having started climbing in the Alps while a student at Queens' College, Cambridge, he was the youngest person on the 1953 Everest expedition. Two years later, in 1955, he and Joe Brown became the first climbers to ascend Kangchen

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex County Cricket Club between 1886 and 1898.

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex County Cricket Club between 1886 and 1898. He also played three Test matches for England in 1891/2.

Was an English professional footballer who played for Blackpool and Everton in the early years of th

Was an English professional footballer who played for Blackpool and Everton in the early years of the twentieth century.Beare was born in Shirley Warren, Southampton, and played for his local team before being spotted by Southern League club Southampton in 1906.

Was a professional footballer who played as a centre forward. He is regarded as the best centre forw

Was a professional footballer who played as a centre forward. He is regarded as the best centre forward in Burnley's history and holds their records for the highest number of goals in a season and the highest number of league goals ever.

Was an English cricketer who played in one Test in 1923.

Was an English cricketer who played in one Test in 1923.

Was an English etcher and engraver, a printseller, and one of the first English caricaturists.was an

Was an English etcher and engraver, a printseller, and one of the first English caricaturists.was an English etcher and engraver, a printseller, and one of the first English caricaturists.

Was a former professional footballer and England international who played as a wing back.Miller play

Was a former professional footballer and England international who played as a wing back.Miller played only for Burnley during his career. He won his only international cap on May 27, 1961 in a 3-1 defeat to Austria.

Was an English cricketer who played in 7 Tests from 1921 to 1923. George Brown was born in Cowley, O

Was an English cricketer who played in 7 Tests from 1921 to 1923. George Brown was born in Cowley, Oxfordshire, the son of Edwin Brown and Sarah Ann (nee Casey). As his figures indicate, he was a very versatile cricketer, being useful as batsman, bowler and wicketkeeper. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire between 1908 and 1933. Though he was never their regular keeper, it was in that role that he played for England, with stiffening the batting in mind.

Studd was the second eldest of the famous Studd brothers, who dominated English cricket in the late

Studd was the second eldest of the famous Studd brothers, who dominated English cricket in the late 19th century. He played in four Tests with the English cricket team, and played first-class cricket for Cambridge University and Middlesex County Cricket Club.

George Caspar Smith was an English footballer who was born in Bromley-by-Bow, East London on 23rd Ap

George Caspar Smith was an English footballer who was born in Bromley-by-Bow, East London on 23rd April 1915 and played as a centre half.He appeared in one wartime international for England (against Wales in May 1945) for which caps were not awarded although the England teams then were probably stronger than some pre-war sides. He also played in armed services representative sides which were Great Britain elevens in all but name.

Was an English professional footballer who played as a half back for Southampton in the 1920s before

Was an English professional footballer who played as a half back for Southampton in the 1920s before serving with distinction in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Born in the town of Bolton upon Dearne, near Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. He enlisted in the RAF in

Born in the town of Bolton upon Dearne, near Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. He enlisted in the RAF in 1929 and was selected for pilot training in 1935. Upon completion of training, he was posted to 19 Squadron as a Sergeant Pilot. 19 Squadron was the first unit to receive the Supermarine Spitfire in 1938. On 3 March 1939 Unwin deliberately crashed a Spitfire following an engine failure, to avoid a children's playground.

Styled Lord Bingham before 1839, was a British soldier, remembered for his part in the Crimean War.H

Styled Lord Bingham before 1839, was a British soldier, remembered for his part in the Crimean War.He was born in London, the first son of the 2nd Earl of Lucan, and was styled Lord Bingham from birth. He attended Westminster School but left formal education in 1816 to join the 6th Regiment of Foot. He became a lieutenant in 1820 and a major in 1825, when he was with the 17th Lancers.

Is an English former professional football (soccer) player. His clubs included Queens Park Rangers,

Is an English former professional football (soccer) player. His clubs included Queens Park Rangers, Millwall and Gillingham, where he made over 150 Football League appearances

Was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.James was born in Oldbury. He joined West B

Was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.James was born in Oldbury. He joined West Bromwich Albion in January 1920 and remained with the club for nine years. In May 1929 he moved to Reading for a fee of £650, then in February 1930 he made a £300 move to Watford.

Was an English amateur football defender who played for the Danish side Boldklubben Frem for nine ye

Was an English amateur football defender who played for the Danish side Boldklubben Frem for nine years, making 163 first-team appearances, scoring two goals. In 1956 Lees became the first ever foreign player to play in a Danish cup final.

Cholmondeley was the son of George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley, and Elizabeth van Ruyterb

Cholmondeley was the son of George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley, and Elizabeth van Ruyterburgh (or Ruttenburg). He was elected to the House of Commons for East Looe in 1724, a seat he held until 1727, and then represented Windsor between 1727 and 1733, when he succeeded his father as third Earl of Cholmondeley and entered the House of Lords. He held office under his father-in-law Sir Robert Walpole as a Lord of the Admiralty from 1727 to 1729, as a Lord of the Treasury from 1735 to 1736 and as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1736 to 1743 (from 1742 to 1743 under the premiership of the The Earl of Wilmington. From 1743 to 1744 he also served as Lord Privy Seal under Henry Pelham and was Joint Vice Treasurer of Ireland between 1744 and 1757. In 1736 he was admitted to the Privy Council.

Was a British Conservative politician who served in a number of ministerial positions in the inter-w

Was a British Conservative politician who served in a number of ministerial positions in the inter-war years.

Was an English professional footballer.Cook, a right-back, began his career with Bedlington United,

Was an English professional footballer.Cook, a right-back, began his career with Bedlington United, joining Gillingham and making his league debut in the 1924-25 season.

Was a British officer of the Scots Guards. He was the only son of Col. William Cornwallis-West (1835

Was a British officer of the Scots Guards. He was the only son of Col. William Cornwallis-West (1835-1917) and his wife Mary, née FitzPatrick (1856-1920). He was noted for his marriage to the mother of Winston Churchill (who was almost exactly two weeks y

Is a midfielder currently playing for American USL Second Division side Wilmington Hammerheads, of w

Is a midfielder currently playing for American USL Second Division side Wilmington Hammerheads, of whom he is the captain. He joined the Hammerheads in 1998 after six seasons with Conference North team Workington A.F.C..

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town & Luton Town. He was born in

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town & Luton Town. He was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Is a British politician.Cunningham was educated at Dunfermline High School, Blackpool Grammar School

Is a British politician.Cunningham was educated at Dunfermline High School, Blackpool Grammar School and Manchester University. He worked for the Labour Party as Commonwealth officer.

Was an English football player and manager.Curtis started his career with Snowdown CW before signing

Was an English football player and manager.Curtis started his career with Snowdown CW before signing for Coventry City in October 1955. As club captain, the centre-half led the Sky Blues from the Fourth Division to the First.

Is an English football striker who plays for Wycombe Wanderers in Football League Two.

Is an English football striker who plays for Wycombe Wanderers in Football League Two.