English Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and right arm medium-pace bowler who played a singl

Was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and right arm medium-pace bowler who played a single first-class match, for Worcestershire against Oxford University at The Parks in May 1934. He made 8 and 4, and took 1-49, his only first-class wicket being that of Edward Moss.

Was a brewer, politician, and philanthropist from Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As the founder and

Was a brewer, politician, and philanthropist from Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As the founder and supporter of the Ratcliffe Aerodrome, Sir Lindsay was a pioneer aviator, knighted for his crucial efforts in World War II with the Air Transport Auxiliary

A British applied botanist, past President of the British Ecological Society, and a world authority

A British applied botanist, past President of the British Ecological Society, and a world authority on heathlands and heathers.He was educated at Gresham's School, Holt, and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was an open Scholar and graduated BA in 1944, then at Aberdeen University, graduating Doctor of Philosophy.[1]

Styled Lord Settrington until 1819 and Earl of March between 1819 and 1860, was a British Conservati

Styled Lord Settrington until 1819 and Earl of March between 1819 and 1860, was a British Conservative politician. He was educated at Westminster and Christ Church, Oxford, where he had a short career as a cricketer. He served in the Royal Horse Guards an

Is a British farmer who went into politics as a leader of the National Farmers Union. He later becam

Is a British farmer who went into politics as a leader of the National Farmers Union. He later became active in the Conservative Party and was elected as a Member of the European Parliament. Plumb was President of the European Parliament from 1987 to 1989

Was an English cricketer. Ridding was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicketkeep

Was an English cricketer. Ridding was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicketkeeper. Ridding made his first-class debut for Oxford University against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1845. From 1845 to 1849 Ridding represented the Univer

Was an English cricketer who represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1912 against Cambridg

Was an English cricketer who represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1912 against Cambridge University. In his only first-class innings Sparrow made eight runs and took a single wicket in the Cambridge University innings.

Is a Singaporian-born English former footballer.Twissell's was born in Singapore, where his father w

Is a Singaporian-born English former footballer.Twissell's was born in Singapore, where his father worked in the prison service. Twissell and his family moved to Great Britain when he was seven years old.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Kent. He was born in Blackfri

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Kent. He was born in Blackfriars and died in West Meon. Hoare made a single first-class appearance during the 1872 season, in a twelve-a-side game against the Gentlemen of Marylebone C

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1816 to 1822. He played fo

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1816 to 1822. He played for Hampshire and made 13 known appearances in first-class matches. He represented the Players in the Gentlemen v Players series.

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was born and died in Bridge. Howard made a single f

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was born and died in Bridge. Howard made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1844 season, against England.

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Small Heath (renamed Birm

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Small Heath (renamed Birmingham in 1905) in the Football League. During the 1907–08 season he played for the Football League in a representative match against the Scottish Football League.

Was an Anglican chaplain and mountain climber from Skillington, Lincolnshire, England.Hudson was one

Was an Anglican chaplain and mountain climber from Skillington, Lincolnshire, England.Hudson was one of the most important climbers of the golden age of alpinism. An immensely strong walker, he is considered a pioneer of guideless and winter climbing in t

Was a first-class cricketer who played four matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1902 an

Was a first-class cricketer who played four matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1902 and 1905. He also appeared in the Minor Counties Championship for Buckinghamshire in 1911. He made his highest first-class score of 20 against Oxford University in 1904.

Was an English cricketer. He was the first captain of Surrey County Cricket Club following its forma

Was an English cricketer. He was the first captain of Surrey County Cricket Club following its formation in late 1845, leading them from 1846 until 1850. During his time as captain Surrey played ten matches against other counties recognised as first-class

Was an English cricketer who played more than 200 first-class matches in the later 19th century, for

Was an English cricketer who played more than 200 first-class matches in the later 19th century, for no fewer than 22 different teams. He was considered one of the biggest hitters in cricket, with one shot at Hove in 1876 reputed to have exceeded 160 yard

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played for Buckinghamshire. He was born i

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played for Buckinghamshire. He was born in Chalfont St. Peter. Jaggard appeared in the Minor Counties Championship for the first time in 1995, and made a single List A appearance, against Essex in

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1820 to 1837. Mainly associated

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1820 to 1837. Mainly associated with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), he made 29 known appearances in first-class matches. He represented the Gentlemen in the Gentlemen v Players series. In 1825, Barnett became the first (i.e., the first known) president of MCC. This is an annual appointment and he was succeeded by Lord Frederick Beauclerk for 1826.[2] There may have been earlier presidents but there is no record of them and it was on 28 July 1825 that the Lord's pavilion was burned down with the loss of all club records. He was Whig Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidstone from 1831 to 1835.

Made four first-class appearances as a professional cricketer for Somerset in the 1913 cricket seaso

Made four first-class appearances as a professional cricketer for Somerset in the 1913 cricket season. Used as an opening or middle order batsman, Bowring, who was born at Portland, Dorset, made little impact, failing to reach double figures until his last first-class innings, when he made 15 against Hampshire at Portsmouth. In the previous match, against Kent at Taunton he took three wickets for 24 runs in 31 balls, his only first-class wickets.

Was an English cricketer. Knott was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off-break and right-

Was an English cricketer. Knott was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off-break and right-arm medium pace. Knott made his first-class debut for Hampshire in the 1938 County Championship against Kent. Knott represented Hampshire in 16 first-class

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was an English first-class cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club in the early 19th centur

Was an English first-class cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club in the early 19th century. With the game not so well established in that county as in others, he played only one match recognised as first-class, a three-day affair against Sheffi

Was an English cricketer who played for Essex and Free Foresters. In his obituary in the 1953 editio

Was an English cricketer who played for Essex and Free Foresters. In his obituary in the 1953 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, he was described as "probably the fastest bowler in the history of the game", a testimony fervently supported by countles

Was a first class cricketer who played two matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1880. A righ

Was a first class cricketer who played two matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1880. A right-handed batsman, he made his debut against Surrey CCC at the Oval in August. Opening the innings with George Ulyett he scored a career best 23 in his firs

Played first-class cricket for Somerset as an amateur player before and after the Second World War.

Played first-class cricket for Somerset as an amateur player before and after the Second World War. John Barnwell was a right-handed batsman who, in a team with a large number of all-rounders, frequently batted as low as No 8 or 9 in the order. He sometimes captained the team in the absence of the regular captains Reggie Ingle and Bunty Longrigg. He was also known as a good fielder in the covers.