English Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Is an English football player at Bolton Wanderers, where he plays up-front as a striker. He made his

Is an English football player at Bolton Wanderers, where he plays up-front as a striker. He made his debut on 13 March 2008, at the Estádio José Alvalade against Sporting Lisbon in the 2nd leg match of the UEFA Cup 2007-08 round of last 16. He was included in the starting eleven for some of the clubs pre-season games before the 2008-09.

Was an English astronomer of the 18th century, serving as Astronomer Royal between 1762 and 1764.Bli

Was an English astronomer of the 18th century, serving as Astronomer Royal between 1762 and 1764.Bliss was born in the Cotswolds village of Bisley in Gloucestershire and studied at Pembroke College, Oxford. He graduated B.A. in 1720 and M.A. in 1723.Rector of St Ebb's church in Oxford, he succeeded Edmond Halley as professor of geometry at Oxford University in 1742 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society the same year. He succeeded James Bradley to become the fourth Astronomer Royal in 1762.

Is a British soul singer-songwriter.As a recognised songwriter, he was signed by Universal Publishin

Is a British soul singer-songwriter.As a recognised songwriter, he was signed by Universal Publishing in 2004, prior to him releasing any material as a performer.[citation needed] Unlike many young artists he did not sign away the copyright in his recordi

Is an English association footballer who currently plays with Preston North End in Football League C

Is an English association footballer who currently plays with Preston North End in Football League Championship. He plays as a central defender. He was released by Burnley F.C. at the age of 18 and was soon picked up by Oldham Athletic. In his first season he made just two appearances scoring in a F.A Cup tie against Kettering.

Is a former English professional snooker player and is now a commentator on the sport. He earned a l

Is a former English professional snooker player and is now a commentator on the sport. He earned a little over £1 million in prize money, but later went bankrupt. He compiled 76 centuries in his career. Foulds quickly climbed the rankings after turning pr

Is an Indian-born former English cricketer, born in Bombay (now Mumbai). A right-handed batsman, he

Is an Indian-born former English cricketer, born in Bombay (now Mumbai). A right-handed batsman, he played for Warwickshire's Second XI between 1996 and 1998 before moving to play minor counties cricket for Herefordshire. For his new team he appeared twic

Was an English vegetable anatomist and physiologist.Grew was the only son of Obadiah Grew (1607-1688

Was an English vegetable anatomist and physiologist.Grew was the only son of Obadiah Grew (1607-1688), Nonconformist divine and vicar of St Michaels, Coventry, and was born in Warwickshire. He graduated at Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1661, and ten year

Is an English professional poker player and author based in Maida Vale, London. Before turning profe

Is an English professional poker player and author based in Maida Vale, London. Before turning professional, he worked as a bookmaker at various UK racecourses, but his prices were more generous than financially prudent. Channing finished in the prize money for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event in 2004, 2005 and he came in 131st in 2007 his highest to date.

Is a former English football defender. He spent the majority of his career at Kilmarnock, making 83

Is a former English football defender. He spent the majority of his career at Kilmarnock, making 83 appearances and scoring 3 goals for the Scottish Premier League club.

Was a chemist best known for his discovery of noble gas compounds. He taught chemistry at the Univer

Was a chemist best known for his discovery of noble gas compounds. He taught chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley.He explored chemistry by constructing a makeshift lab in his parent’s home using chemicals and glassware he purchased from a local supply store. He went on to attend King's College, University of Durham in the United Kingdom where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (1954) and then a doctorate (1958). In 1958 Bartlett's career began upon being appointed a lecturer in chemistry at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada where he would ultimately reach the rank of full professor. During his time at the university he made his seminal discovery that noble gases were indeed reactive enough to form bonds.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper who played for Berkshire

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper who played for Berkshire. He was born in Harrow. Cartmel played for Essex and Derbyshire's Second XI teams prior to entering Minor counties cricket. Cartmel played his first Minor Counties Championship game in the 1991 season and picked up his first List A appearance a year later, in a NatWest Trophy match against Derbyshire. Cartmel scored 27 runs in this match, his sole contribution with the bat in List A cricket. Although he played less frequently in 1993, he picked up his second and final List A appearance during the following season, against Kent, though he did not bat or bowl during this match. He played Second XI cricket for Middlesex in 1996.

Had a solo hit single in 1966, when "That's Nice" (written by Miki Dallon), reached Number 16 in the

Had a solo hit single in 1966, when "That's Nice" (written by Miki Dallon), reached Number 16 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] However, he remains a one-hit wonder. Follow-up singles "Oops" and "Two at a Time" never reached the charts.

Is an English cricketer who has played for Surrey. He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium p

Is an English cricketer who has played for Surrey. He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler. In July 2003 Saker made his first-class debut against India A, he scored 5 and bowled 15 wicketless overs. In September of the same season he

He started playing badminton as a 10 year old and subsequently won a string of English National juni

He started playing badminton as a 10 year old and subsequently won a string of English National junior titles, winning the boys doubles at U12, U14, U16 & U18 and the mixed doubles at U14 & U18.

Is a former English cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper/batsman for various clubs but spent the m

Is a former English cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper/batsman for various clubs but spent the majority of his career at Leicestershire and Somerset. In 2004, following the end of his playing career, Burns re-formed the London County Cricket Club which was originally founded by WG Grace - which he continues to manage.

Is a cricketer currently playing for Unicorns and Devon. Hancock made his List A debut for Devon in

Is a cricketer currently playing for Unicorns and Devon. Hancock made his List A debut for Devon in 1999 and is now the captain for the county, as well as playing for local side, Sidmouth. In 2010, Hancock was selected as one of 21 players to form the fir

Is an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire from 2002 to 2004. Gunter was born at Basingstoke,

Is an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire from 2002 to 2004. Gunter was born at Basingstoke, Hampshire. He played initially for Berkshire and joined Derbyshire in the 2002 season. Gunter was released from his duties in 2004, when even his bowling

Is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset. He is a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm

Is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset. He is a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler. He toured Australia with the England under-19s in 2002-03 and represented England under-19s in 2003. He made his debut for the Somerse

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex and Essex. In a first class ca

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex and Essex. In a first class career spanning over 17 years he took 675 wickets and scored 4457 runs. Williams played in one Test match in 1990 when on the day of the match Chris Lewis wa

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman. He was born in Bristol. Folland made his Li

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman. He was born in Bristol. Folland made his List A debut for Devon in 1986, scoring 30 runs and represented the team in the Minor Counties Championship between 1985 and 1988. Having taken a year out of

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Hertfordshi

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Hertfordshire. Gladwin, who made his debut for Hertfordshire in the 1999 38-County Cup, made a single List A appearance, in 2001, in the C&G Trophy. From the middle o

Is an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty

Is an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later The Rutles. Innes spent a good part of his childhood in post-war Germany during his Scottis

Is a former English cricketer. Perry was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. H

Is a former English cricketer. Perry was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Sutton, Surrey. Perry made his first-class debut for Glamorgan in 1979 against the touring Sri Lankans. From 1979 to 1981, he represented the

Is an English musician. He is best known as the former keyboardist for the alternative rock band Sue

Is an English musician. He is best known as the former keyboardist for the alternative rock band Suede.Neil came to borrow a suit from Simon and just sort of stayed and hung around the studio quite frequently. They then decided to let him in the band as keyboardist and backing vocals, and he officially became one of them in the autumn of '95 to record their third album, Coming Up.

Is a South African-born English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast

Is a South African-born English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He succeeded Shaun Udal as the County Captain following the departure of interim captain Adam Gilchrist after the fixture on 24th June. He was call