Famous People with Name Graves

Richard Graves            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Richard Graves: was an English poet and novelist.Born at Mickleton Manor, Mickleton, Gloucestershire, he was a student at Abingdon School and Pembroke College, Oxford. He was a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford and rector of Claverton, near Bath, and an enthusiastic co

Teresa Graves            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Teresa Graves: was an American actress and singer. As the star of Get Christie Love! (1974), Graves is credited as being the first African American woman to star in her own hour long drama television series.[

Richard Harry Graves            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Richard Harry Graves: was an Irish-born Australian poet and novelist.In World War II Graves founded and led the Australian Jungle Rescue Detachment of 60 soldiers, which was attached to the Far East American Airforce. These men conducted over 300 rescues, all of which were completed successfully and without losses. After the war he ran a bushcraft school for over twenty years.

Nelson Zwinglius Graves            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nelson Zwinglius Graves: was an American cricketer, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Graves was one of the Philadelphian cricketers that played from the end of the 19th century through the early years of the next. He was born in Philadelphia and played a total of 34 first-class matches before entering a successful career in manufacturing. Graves continued his international career during a tour of the Marylebone Cricket Club in the United States. The side played two matches against the Philadelphians in 1905. He also joined the Philadelphian tour of England in 1908. In his last first-class match against Kent County Cricket Club on 27 August, Graves only managed 7 runs in the first innings and 4 in the second.

Peter John Graves            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Peter John Graves: is an English cricketer. He represented Sussex and Orange Free State as a batsman. He served as vice-captain under Tony Greig at Sussex and later coached at the club.