English Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a noted British ornithologist, author, publisher and founding editor (in 1907) of British Birds

Was a noted British ornithologist, author, publisher and founding editor (in 1907) of British Birds magazine.From an early age Witherby devoted himself to the study of ornithology, travelling extensively, including visits to Iran, the Kola Peninsula, and the White Nile. He described the latter in his book Bird Hunting on the White Nile (1902).He started one of the world's first two bird ringing schemes in 1909 (they merged in the late 1930s), transferring responsibility for it to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), who still run it, in 1937.Witherby was chairman of the British Ornithologists' Club (1924-1927) and the council of the British Ornithologists' Union (BOU) (1933-1938).

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1906 and 1919. He mad

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1906 and 1919. He made his debut for Derbyshire in July 1906 in a match against Nottinghamshire.

Was a Royal Navy officer and a cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1910 and 1911. He joined the R

Was a Royal Navy officer and a cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1910 and 1911. He joined the Royal Navy and became a Sub Lieutenant on 15 June 1897. He was made lieutenant on 31 December 1899. Serving on HMS Diana from 1908 to 1910, he was awarded a

Was a British painter, draughtsman, and writer on art, of German-Swiss origin.After taking orders in

Was a British painter, draughtsman, and writer on art, of German-Swiss origin.After taking orders in 1761 Fuseli was forced to leave the country as a result of having helped Lavater to expose an unjust magistrate, whose powerful family sought revenge. He first travelled through Germany, and then, in 1765, visited England, where he supported himself for some time by miscellaneous writing. Eventually, he became acquainted with Sir Joshua Reynolds, to whom he showed his drawings. Following Sir Joshua's advice he devoted himself wholly to art. In 1770 he made an art-pilgrimage to Italy, where he remained till 1778, changing his name from Füssli to Fuseli, because it was more Italian-sounding.

Was an English cricketer. Gale was a right-handed batsman. Gale made his first-class debut in 1865 f

Was an English cricketer. Gale was a right-handed batsman. Gale made his first-class debut in 1865 for Hampshire against local rivals Middlesex, during which Gale made his highest career score of 44. Gale played his final first-class match for the Gentlme

British actor and singer.At the age of nineteen he had become well known at some musical association

British actor and singer.At the age of nineteen he had become well known at some musical associations. His first appearances on the stage were in vocal characters, such as Frederick in ‘No Song No Supper,’ Valentine in ‘The Farmer,’ and Captain Macheath.

Was an English cricketer. Kay was a right-handed batsman who played as an occasional wicketkeeper. K

Was an English cricketer. Kay was a right-handed batsman who played as an occasional wicketkeeper. Kay represented Hampshire in two first-class matches in 1882, against Sussex and Somerset. In two batting innings for the club, Kay was dismissed for ducks

Was an English cricketer who played four first-class matches for Worcestershire in the 1920s. His hi

Was an English cricketer who played four first-class matches for Worcestershire in the 1920s. His highest score of 28 not out was achieved in the first innings of his final match, against Northamptonshire, and from number 11 in the order.

Was an English all-round sportsman, who played football for Southampton and cricket for Hampshire an

Was an English all-round sportsman, who played football for Southampton and cricket for Hampshire and Cheshire. Henry signed for Southampton of the Southern Football League in the close-season of 1900, but spent most of his career at The Dell in the reser

Was an English cricketer. He played for Derbyshire in 1896 and 1897, and for Cambridge University in

Was an English cricketer. He played for Derbyshire in 1896 and 1897, and for Cambridge University in 1897. Curgenven debuted for Derbyshire in 1896 in a draw against Essex and played a total of five matches for the club that year. He was a right-hand bats

Was a British figure skater. In 1939, he won both the European Figure Skating Championships and the

Was a British figure skater. In 1939, he won both the European Figure Skating Championships and the World Figure Skating Championships.He competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where he placed fifth, and at the 1948 Winter Olympics, where he placed seventh

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1926. He represented Derby

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1926. He represented Derbyshire in one match during the 1926 season, a County Championship match against Essex.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1827 to 1837. Hall played for Sheffield

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1827 to 1837. Hall played for Sheffield and made 14 known appearances in first-class matches. He represented the North in the North v. South series.

Was an English clergyman and naturalist.He was interested in natural history from an early age, cont

Was an English clergyman and naturalist.He was interested in natural history from an early age, contributing observations to The Zoologist. His main interest was in entomology, particularly Pug moths (Eupithecia). He was also a good botanist and a keen horticulturist.

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

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Kent. He was born in West Malling and died in Cheltenham. Hayman made two first-class appearances for the side, during the 1873 season, both against Sussex.

Was an English-born Australian statistician.After five years in Australia, Hayter joined the Victori

Was an English-born Australian statistician.After five years in Australia, Hayter joined the Victorian registrar-general's department in 1857 and gave particular attention to the statistics of the colony. In 1862 he was put at the head of the statistical

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1823 to 1824 for Marylebone Cri

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1823 to 1824 for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), of which he was a member, making 3 known appearances.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1807 to 1825 for Hampshire, making 6 kn

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1807 to 1825 for Hampshire, making 6 known appearances. Holland played his first match for Hampshire on 25 May 1807 against All-England at Lord's Old Ground.

Was an English cricketer. Holmes was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm medium. Ho

Was an English cricketer. Holmes was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm medium. Holmes also played as an occasional wicketkeeper. Holmes made his first-class debut for pre-county club Hampshire in 1861 against the Marylebone Cricket Club

Was an English sportsman who played cricket for Hampshire in the 1950s and 1960s, having previously

Was an English sportsman who played cricket for Hampshire in the 1950s and 1960s, having previously played a handful of times for Worcestershire in the 1940s. He also played football for Blackburn, Southampton, Bradford Park Avenue and Hereford.

Was an English aristocrat, and one of the founders of English Renaissance poetry.He was born in Huns

Was an English aristocrat, and one of the founders of English Renaissance poetry.He was born in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire, England, the eldest son of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, and his second wife, Lady Elizabeth Stafford (daughter of Edward Staffor

English sculptor and illustrator, was born in London, son of a heraldic chaser.Armstead was first tr

English sculptor and illustrator, was born in London, son of a heraldic chaser.Armstead was first trained as a silversmith, and achieved the highest excellence with the St. Georges Vase and the Outram Shield. Along with John Birnie Philip, he rose to the

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1815 to 1830. Mainly associated

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1815 to 1830. Mainly associated with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), he made 34 known appearances in first-class matches. He played for several predominantly amateur teams including the G

Was a noted English cricketer of the 1790s. He was a wicketkeeper-batsman who is believed to have be

Was a noted English cricketer of the 1790s. He was a wicketkeeper-batsman who is believed to have been right-handed. Henry Tufton belonged to an aristocratic family that was prominent in cricketing and other sporting circles. Tufton made his debut in majo

Was an English cricketer who played internationally for Nigeria. A right-handed batsman and right-ar

Was an English cricketer who played internationally for Nigeria. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, he played one first-class match for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in 1937, against New Zealand. Following his only first-class