SettingsEnglish biographers
A. J. A. Symons
Alphonse James Albert Symons (August 16, 1900 - August 26, 1941) was an English writer and bibliographer.
Alphonse James Albert Symons (August 16, 1900 - August 26, 1941) was an English writer and bibliographer.
A. N. Wilson
Andrew Norman Wilson (born 27 October 1950) is an English writer and newspaper columnist, known for his critical biographies, novels, works of popular history and religious views.
Andrew Norman Wilson (born 27 October 1950) is an English writer and newspaper columnist, known for his critical biographies, novels, works of popular history and religious views.
Adam of Eynsham
Adam of Eynsham, O.S.B., (died after 1233) was a medieval English chronicler and writer.
Adam of Eynsham, O.S.B., (died after 1233) was a medieval English chronicler and writer.
Adrian Havill
Adrian Havill is a writer born in Bournemouth, England.
Adrian Havill is a writer born in Bournemouth, England.
Aidan Crawley
Aidan Merivale Crawley, MBE was a British journalist, television executive and editor, and politician.
Aidan Merivale Crawley, MBE was a British journalist, television executive and editor, and politician.
Alan Bullock
Alan Louis Charles Bullock, Baron Bullock (13 December 1914 – 2 February 2004), was a British historian, who wrote an influential biography of Adolf Hitler and many other works.
Alan Louis Charles Bullock, Baron Bullock (13 December 1914 – 2 February 2004), was a British historian, who wrote an influential biography of Adolf Hitler and many other works.
Alan Clayson
Alan Clayson is a singer-songwriter, who was popular in the late 1970s as leader of Clayson and the Argonauts.
Alan Clayson is a singer-songwriter, who was popular in the late 1970s as leader of Clayson and the Argonauts.
Alan Judd
Alan Judd aka Alan Petty (born in 1946) is a former soldier and diplomat who now works as a security analyst and writer in the United Kingdom.
Alan Judd aka Alan Petty (born in 1946) is a former soldier and diplomat who now works as a security analyst and writer in the United Kingdom.
Alan Palmer
Alan Warwick Palmer is an author of historical and biographical books.
Alan Warwick Palmer is an author of historical and biographical books.
Alan Parker (author)
Alan Parker is the author of several books about musicians and their lives.
Alan Parker is the author of several books about musicians and their lives.
Alethea Hayter
Alethea Catharine Hayter OBE was an English author and British Council Representative.
Alethea Catharine Hayter OBE was an English author and British Council Representative.
Alexander Gilchrist
Alexander Gilchrist (1828 – 30 November 1861) was the biographer of William Blake.
Alexander Gilchrist (1828 – 30 November 1861) was the biographer of William Blake.
Alfred Ainger
Alfred Ainger (9 February 1837 – 8 February 1904) was an English biographer and critic.
Alfred Ainger (9 February 1837 – 8 February 1904) was an English biographer and critic.
Alfred Gissing
Alfred Charles Gissing (born at Epsom, Surrey on 20 January 1896, died 27 November 1975, Valais, Switzerland), was an English writer and headmaster, the son of George Gissing.
Alfred Charles Gissing (born at Epsom, Surrey on 20 January 1896, died 27 November 1975, Valais, Switzerland), was an English writer and headmaster, the son of George Gissing.
Alice Rawsthorn
Alice Rawsthorn (born 1958 in Manchester) is an English journalist and design commentator.
Alice Rawsthorn (born 1958 in Manchester) is an English journalist and design commentator.
Alison Plowden
Alison Margaret Chichele Plowden (18 December 1931–17 August 2007) was an English historian and biographer well known for her popular non-fiction about the Tudor period.
Alison Margaret Chichele Plowden (18 December 1931–17 August 2007) was an English historian and biographer well known for her popular non-fiction about the Tudor period.
Amanda Foreman (biographer)
Amanda Lucy Foreman (born 1968 in London) is a British/American biographer and historian.
Amanda Lucy Foreman (born 1968 in London) is a British/American biographer and historian.
Amelia Opie
Amelia Opie, née Alderson, was an English author who published numerous novels in the Romantic Period of the early 19th century, through 1828.
Amelia Opie, née Alderson, was an English author who published numerous novels in the Romantic Period of the early 19th century, through 1828.
Andrea Wulf
Andrea Wulf (born 1972 in New Delhi, India) is an acclaimed biographer.
Andrea Wulf (born 1972 in New Delhi, India) is an acclaimed biographer.
Andrew Biswell
Andrew Biswell is the biographer of Anthony Burgess.
Andrew Biswell is the biographer of Anthony Burgess.
Andrew Hodges
Andrew Hodges is a mathematician, an author and a pioneer of the gay liberation movement of the 1970s.
Andrew Hodges is a mathematician, an author and a pioneer of the gay liberation movement of the 1970s.
Andrew Lycett
Andrew Lycett is an English biographer and journalist.
Andrew Lycett is an English biographer and journalist.
Andrew Motion
Sir Andrew Motion, FRSL is an English poet, novelist and biographer, who was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2009.
Sir Andrew Motion, FRSL is an English poet, novelist and biographer, who was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2009.
Andrew Roberts (historian)
Andrew Roberts, F.R.S.A., F.R.S.L. (born 13 January 1963), is a British right-wing historian and journalist.
Andrew Roberts, F.R.S.A., F.R.S.L. (born 13 January 1963), is a British right-wing historian and journalist.
Andrew Sinclair
Dr Andrew Sinclair (born 1935) is a prolific British novelist, historian, biographer, critic and film-maker.
Dr Andrew Sinclair (born 1935) is a prolific British novelist, historian, biographer, critic and film-maker.
Andy Dene Morris
Andrew ("Andy") Dene Morris (born February 19, 1967), is an author and entrepreneur.
Andrew ("Andy") Dene Morris (born February 19, 1967), is an author and entrepreneur.
Anna Beer
Anna Beer is a writer, lecturer and researcher who specialises in the literature and culture of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Anna Beer is a writer, lecturer and researcher who specialises in the literature and culture of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Annabel Walker
Annabel Walker is an English author, who grew up in South-West Devon.
Annabel Walker is an English author, who grew up in South-West Devon.
Anne Gilchrist (writer)
Anne Gilchrist, née Burrows, was an English writer, best known for her connection to American poet Walt Whitman.
Anne Gilchrist, née Burrows, was an English writer, best known for her connection to American poet Walt Whitman.
Anthony Seldon
Anthony Francis Seldon MA, PhD, FRSA, MBA, FRHistS is British teacher and political commentator known for his biographies of Tony Blair and John Major.
Anthony Francis Seldon MA, PhD, FRSA, MBA, FRHistS is British teacher and political commentator known for his biographies of Tony Blair and John Major.
Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era.
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era.
Antonia Fraser
Dame Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser, DBE (born 27 August 1932), née Pakenham, is an Anglo-Irish author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction, best known as Lady Antoni...
Dame Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser, DBE (born 27 August 1932), née Pakenham, is an Anglo-Irish author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction, best known as Lady Antoni...
Arthur Eaglefield Hull
Arthur Eaglefield Hull (1876–1928) was an English music critic, writer, composer and organist.
Arthur Eaglefield Hull (1876–1928) was an English music critic, writer, composer and organist.
Arthur Helps
Sir Arthur Helps, KCB, DCL, English writer and dean of the Privy Council, youngest son of Thomas Helps, a London merchant, was born in Streatham in South London.
Sir Arthur Helps, KCB, DCL, English writer and dean of the Privy Council, youngest son of Thomas Helps, a London merchant, was born in Streatham in South London.
Arthur Wollaston Hutton
Arthur Wollaston Hutton (September 5, 1848 Spridlington, Lincolnshire – March 25, 1912 Blackheath) was an English clergyman and author.
Arthur Wollaston Hutton (September 5, 1848 Spridlington, Lincolnshire – March 25, 1912 Blackheath) was an English clergyman and author.
Barbara Levick
Barbara M. Levick (born 1931) is a British historian, specializing in ancient history.
Barbara M. Levick (born 1931) is a British historian, specializing in ancient history.
Barry Miles
Barry Miles (or "Miles", born 1943, Cirencester, England) is an English author known for his participation in and writing on the subject of the 1960s London underground.
Barry Miles (or "Miles", born 1943, Cirencester, England) is an English author known for his participation in and writing on the subject of the 1960s London underground.
Benjamin Brook
Benjamin Brook (1776–1848) was an English nonconformist minister and religious historian.
Benjamin Brook (1776–1848) was an English nonconformist minister and religious historian.
Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, FRS, was a British Prime Minister, parliamentarian, Conservative statesman and literary figure.
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, FRS, was a British Prime Minister, parliamentarian, Conservative statesman and literary figure.
Benjamin Pitman
Benjamin Pitman, also known as Benn Pitman, was an English author and popularizer in the United States of Pitman shorthand, a form of what was then called phonography.
Benjamin Pitman, also known as Benn Pitman, was an English author and popularizer in the United States of Pitman shorthand, a form of what was then called phonography.
Bernard Elgey Leake
Bernard Elgey Leake is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow, was Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow at Cardiff University 2000-2002 and has been an Honorary Research Fellow at Car...
Bernard Elgey Leake is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow, was Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow at Cardiff University 2000-2002 and has been an Honorary Research Fellow at Car...
Bevis Hillier
Bevis Hillier (born March 28, 1940) is an English art historian, author and journalist.
Bevis Hillier (born March 28, 1940) is an English art historian, author and journalist.
Brian Lane (pilot)
Squadron Leader Brian "Sandy" Lane DFC, was a British Battle of Britain fighter pilot and author.
Squadron Leader Brian "Sandy" Lane DFC, was a British Battle of Britain fighter pilot and author.
Brian Lunn
Brian Lunn (1893-1956) was a British writer.
Brian Lunn (1893-1956) was a British writer.
Brigid Brophy
Brigid Antonia Brophy, Lady Levey was an English writer.
Brigid Antonia Brophy, Lady Levey was an English writer.
Brocard Sewell
Michael Seymour Sewell (1912–2000), usually now known by his religious name Brocard Sewell, was a British Carmelite friar and literary figure.
Michael Seymour Sewell (1912–2000), usually now known by his religious name Brocard Sewell, was a British Carmelite friar and literary figure.
Caroline Moorehead
Caroline Moorehead (born 28 October 1944) is a human rights journalist and biographer.
Caroline Moorehead (born 28 October 1944) is a human rights journalist and biographer.
Caryll Houselander
Caryll Houselander was lay Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet.
Caryll Houselander was lay Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet.
Cecilia Lucy Brightwell
Cecilia Lucy Brightwell (1811 – 1875), was an English etcher and author.
Cecilia Lucy Brightwell (1811 – 1875), was an English etcher and author.
Charles Butler (lawyer)
Charles Butler KC (14 August 1750 – 2 June 1832) was an English Roman Catholic lawyer and miscellaneous writer.
Charles Butler KC (14 August 1750 – 2 June 1832) was an English Roman Catholic lawyer and miscellaneous writer.
Charles Frederick Henningsen
Charles Frederick Henningsen (1815 — June 14, 1877) was an Anglo-American writer, mercenary, filibuster, and munitions expert.
Charles Frederick Henningsen (1815 — June 14, 1877) was an Anglo-American writer, mercenary, filibuster, and munitions expert.
Charles Gildon
Charles Gildon, was an English hack writer who was, by turns, a translator, biographer, essayist, playwright, poet, author of fictional letters, fabulist, short story author, and critic.
Charles Gildon, was an English hack writer who was, by turns, a translator, biographer, essayist, playwright, poet, author of fictional letters, fabulist, short story author, and critic.
Charles Henry Cooper
Charles Henry Cooper (20 March 1808 – 21 March 1866) was an English antiquarian.
Charles Henry Cooper (20 March 1808 – 21 March 1866) was an English antiquarian.
Charles Higham (biographer)
Charles Higham was an author, editor and poet.
Charles Higham was an author, editor and poet.
Charles Kent (writer)
Charles Kent was an English poet, biographer, and journalist, born in London.
Charles Kent was an English poet, biographer, and journalist, born in London.
Charles Nicholl (author)
Charles Nicholl is an award-winning English author specializing in works of history, biography, literary detection, and travel.
Charles Nicholl is an award-winning English author specializing in works of history, biography, literary detection, and travel.
Charles Purdom
Charles Benjamin Purdom, usually credited as C. B. Purdom (15 Oct 1883 - 8 July 1965), was a British author, drama critic, economist and editor of an English periodical called Everyman.
Charles Benjamin Purdom, usually credited as C. B. Purdom (15 Oct 1883 - 8 July 1965), was a British author, drama critic, economist and editor of an English periodical called Everyman.
Christopher Hassall
Christopher Vernon Hassall was an English actor, dramatist, librettist, lyricist and poet, who found his greatest fame in a memorable musical partnership with the actor and composer Ivor Novello...
Christopher Vernon Hassall was an English actor, dramatist, librettist, lyricist and poet, who found his greatest fame in a memorable musical partnership with the actor and composer Ivor Novello...
Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Eric Hitchens was an English American author and journalist whose career spanned more than four decades.
Christopher Eric Hitchens was an English American author and journalist whose career spanned more than four decades.
Christopher Hussey
Christopher Edward Clive Hussey (1 October 1899 – 20 March 1970) was one of the chief authorities on British domestic architecture of the generation that also included Dorothy Stroud and Sir Jo...
Christopher Edward Clive Hussey (1 October 1899 – 20 March 1970) was one of the chief authorities on British domestic architecture of the generation that also included Dorothy Stroud and Sir Jo...
Christopher Sykes (author)
Christopher Hugh Sykes FRSL (17 November 1907 – 8 December 1986) was an English author.
Christopher Hugh Sykes FRSL (17 November 1907 – 8 December 1986) was an English author.
Claire Tomalin
Claire Tomalin is an English biographer and journalist.
Claire Tomalin is an English biographer and journalist.
Correlli Barnett
Correlli Douglas Barnett CBE FRSL is an English military historian, who has also written works of economic history, particularly on the United Kingdom's post-war "industrial decline".
Correlli Douglas Barnett CBE FRSL is an English military historian, who has also written works of economic history, particularly on the United Kingdom's post-war "industrial decline".
D'Arcy Power
Sir D'Arcy Power KBE FRCS FSA (11 November 1855 in Pimlico, London - 18 May 1941) was a British surgeon, medical historian, and contributor of some 200 articles on famous surgeons and other rela...
Sir D'Arcy Power KBE FRCS FSA (11 November 1855 in Pimlico, London - 18 May 1941) was a British surgeon, medical historian, and contributor of some 200 articles on famous surgeons and other rela...
Dan Jones (writer)
Dan Jones is an British writer, historian, and journalist.
Dan Jones is an British writer, historian, and journalist.
David Holden
David Holden (1924–1977) was a writer, journalist, and broadcaster, best known as a journalist specialising in Middle-Eastern affairs, who was murdered in Cairo.
David Holden (1924–1977) was a writer, journalist, and broadcaster, best known as a journalist specialising in Middle-Eastern affairs, who was murdered in Cairo.
David Irving
David John Cawdell Irving is an English writer, best known for his denial of the Holocaust, who specialises in the military and political history of World War II, with a focus on Nazi Germany.
David John Cawdell Irving is an English writer, best known for his denial of the Holocaust, who specialises in the military and political history of World War II, with a focus on Nazi Germany.
David Nokes
David Nokes (March 11, 1948 - November 19, 2009) was a scholar of 18th century English literature known for his biographies of Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Jane Austen and Samuel Johnson.
David Nokes (March 11, 1948 - November 19, 2009) was a scholar of 18th century English literature known for his biographies of Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Jane Austen and Samuel Johnson.
David Nolan (UK)
David Nolan is a British television producer and author, specializing in music and popular culture biographies, covering subjects from the Sex Pistols to Simon Cowell.
David Nolan is a British television producer and author, specializing in music and popular culture biographies, covering subjects from the Sex Pistols to Simon Cowell.
David Quantick
David Quantick (born 14 May 1961, Wortley, South Yorkshire, England) is a freelance journalist, writer and critic who specialises in music and comedy.
David Quantick (born 14 May 1961, Wortley, South Yorkshire, England) is a freelance journalist, writer and critic who specialises in music and comedy.
David Robinson (film critic)
David Robinson is a British film critic and author.
David Robinson is a British film critic and author.
Diana Mitford
Diana Mitford, Lady Mosley (née Freeman-Mitford; 17 June 1910 – 11 August 2003), was one of Britain's noted Mitford sisters.
Diana Mitford, Lady Mosley (née Freeman-Mitford; 17 June 1910 – 11 August 2003), was one of Britain's noted Mitford sisters.
Diana Souhami
Diana Souhami is an English biographer and non-fiction author.
Diana Souhami is an English biographer and non-fiction author.
Dominic Hibberd
Dominic Hibberd is an English biographer, best known for his biographies of the poets Wilfred Owen and Harold Monro.
Dominic Hibberd is an English biographer, best known for his biographies of the poets Wilfred Owen and Harold Monro.
Doris Langley Moore
Doris Langley Moore OBE (1902–1989) also known as Doris Langley-Levy Moore, was one of the first important female fashion historians.
Doris Langley Moore OBE (1902–1989) also known as Doris Langley-Levy Moore, was one of the first important female fashion historians.
Douglas Botting
Douglas Botting (born 22 February, 1934) is a noted English explorer, author, biographer and TV presenter and producer.
Douglas Botting (born 22 February, 1934) is a noted English explorer, author, biographer and TV presenter and producer.
Duff Hart-Davis
Peter Duff Hart-Davis (born June 3, 1936), generally known as Duff Hart-Davis, is a British biographer, naturalist and journalist, who writes for The Independent newspaper.
Peter Duff Hart-Davis (born June 3, 1936), generally known as Duff Hart-Davis, is a British biographer, naturalist and journalist, who writes for The Independent newspaper.
Duncan Wu
Duncan Wu (born November 3, 1961, Woking, Surrey) is a British academic and biographer.
Duncan Wu (born November 3, 1961, Woking, Surrey) is a British academic and biographer.
E. F. Benson
Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867 – 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist and short story writer, known professionally as E.F. Benson.
Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867 – 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist and short story writer, known professionally as E.F. Benson.
E. H. W. Meyerstein
Edward Harry William Meyerstein (August 11, 1889 – September 12, 1952) was an English writer and scholar.
Edward Harry William Meyerstein (August 11, 1889 – September 12, 1952) was an English writer and scholar.
E. P. Thompson
Edward Palmer Thompson (3 February 1924 – 28 August 1993) was a British historian, writer, socialist and peace campaigner.
Edward Palmer Thompson (3 February 1924 – 28 August 1993) was a British historian, writer, socialist and peace campaigner.
Edith Helen Sichel
Edith Helen Sichel (1862-1914) was an English author, sister of Walter Sichel.
Edith Helen Sichel (1862-1914) was an English author, sister of Walter Sichel.
Edward Churton
Edward Churton (1800–1874) was an English churchman and Spanish scholar.
Edward Churton (1800–1874) was an English churchman and Spanish scholar.
Edward Grim
Edward Grim was a clerk from Cambridge who was visiting Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 29 December 1170 when Thomas Becket was murdered.
Edward Grim was a clerk from Cambridge who was visiting Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 29 December 1170 when Thomas Becket was murdered.
Edward Smith (biographer)
Edward Smith was an English biographer.
Edward Smith was an English biographer.
Edwin Paxton Hood
Edwin Paxton Hood was an English nonconformist and author.
Edwin Paxton Hood was an English nonconformist and author.
Eliza Meteyard
Eliza Meteyard (1816–1879) was an English writer.
Eliza Meteyard (1816–1879) was an English writer.
Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson, often referred to simply as Mrs Gaskell, was a British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson, often referred to simply as Mrs Gaskell, was a British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era.
Elizabeth Jenkins (author)
Margaret Elizabeth Jenkins (31 October 1905 – 5 September 2010) was an English novelist and biographer of Jane Austen, Henry Fielding, Lady Caroline Lamb, Joseph Lister and Elizabeth I.
Margaret Elizabeth Jenkins (31 October 1905 – 5 September 2010) was an English novelist and biographer of Jane Austen, Henry Fielding, Lady Caroline Lamb, Joseph Lister and Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth Lee (writer)
Elizabeth Lee was a biographer and translator; secretary of the English Association; sister of Sidney Lee, and contributed to the monthly magazine The Library.
Elizabeth Lee was a biographer and translator; secretary of the English Association; sister of Sidney Lee, and contributed to the monthly magazine The Library.
Elizabeth Watkins (writer)
Elizabeth Watkins (born 1923) is an English author, brought up in Kenya, where here parents had started a coffee farm outside Nairobi, and later educated at St Anne's College, Oxford.
Elizabeth Watkins (born 1923) is an English author, brought up in Kenya, where here parents had started a coffee farm outside Nairobi, and later educated at St Anne's College, Oxford.
Emmanuel Cooper
Emmannuel Cooper OBE (1938 21 January 2012) is a British studio potter and writer on arts and crafts.
Emmannuel Cooper OBE (1938 21 January 2012) is a British studio potter and writer on arts and crafts.
Eric James
Eric Arthur James FKC AKC was an Anglican clergyman, Chaplain Extraordinary to HM the Queen and for many years a regular participant in the "Thought for the Day" feature of BBC Radio 4's Today...
Eric Arthur James FKC AKC was an Anglican clergyman, Chaplain Extraordinary to HM the Queen and for many years a regular participant in the "Thought for the Day" feature of BBC Radio 4's Today...
Ethel Brilliana Tweedie
Ethel Brilliana Tweedie FRGS was an English author, travel writer and water colourist, she wrote as Mrs Alec Tweedie.
Ethel Brilliana Tweedie FRGS was an English author, travel writer and water colourist, she wrote as Mrs Alec Tweedie.
Evan Charteris
The Hon. Sir Evan Edward Charteris (29 January 1864 – 16 November 1940, Jesmond Hill, Pangbourne) was an English biographer, barrister and arts administrator.
The Hon. Sir Evan Edward Charteris (29 January 1864 – 16 November 1940, Jesmond Hill, Pangbourne) was an English biographer, barrister and arts administrator.
Evelyn Ashley
(Anthony) Evelyn Melbourne Ashley PC (24 July 1836 – 16 November 1907) was British author and Liberal politician.
(Anthony) Evelyn Melbourne Ashley PC (24 July 1836 – 16 November 1907) was British author and Liberal politician.
Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Evelyn Beatrice Hall, (1868 – after 1939), who wrote under the pseudonym S.G. Tallentyre, was an English writer best known for her biography of Voltaire with the title The Friends of Vo...
Evelyn Beatrice Hall, (1868 – after 1939), who wrote under the pseudonym S.G. Tallentyre, was an English writer best known for her biography of Voltaire with the title The Friends of Vo...
Felicitas Corrigan
Dame Felicitas Corrigan OSB (6 March 1908 - 7 October 2003) was an English Benedictine nun, author and humanitarian.
Dame Felicitas Corrigan OSB (6 March 1908 - 7 October 2003) was an English Benedictine nun, author and humanitarian.
Fiona MacCarthy
Fiona MacCarthy OBE (born 1940) is a British biographer and cultural historian best known for her studies of 19th and 20th century arts, crafts and design.
Fiona MacCarthy OBE (born 1940) is a British biographer and cultural historian best known for her studies of 19th and 20th century arts, crafts and design.
Flora Fraser (writer)
Flora Fraser Soros (born 30 October 1958) is an English writer of historical biographies.
Flora Fraser Soros (born 30 October 1958) is an English writer of historical biographies.
Frederick William Bourne
Frederick William Bourne (1830–1905) was an English preacher and author.
Frederick William Bourne (1830–1905) was an English preacher and author.
Gavin Lambert
Gavin Lambert was a British-born screenwriter, novelist and biographer who lived for part of his life in Hollywood.
Gavin Lambert was a British-born screenwriter, novelist and biographer who lived for part of his life in Hollywood.
Geoffrey Goodman
Geoffrey Goodman CBE (born 1921, Stockport, Cheshire, now Greater Manchester) is a British journalist, broadcaster and writer.
Geoffrey Goodman CBE (born 1921, Stockport, Cheshire, now Greater Manchester) is a British journalist, broadcaster and writer.
Geoffrey of Wells
Geoffrey of Wells (Galfridius Fontibus) was a mid-twelfth-century English hagiographer, doubtless formerly a canon of Wells Cathedral, whose De Infantia Sancti Edmundi ("The infancy of...
Geoffrey of Wells (Galfridius Fontibus) was a mid-twelfth-century English hagiographer, doubtless formerly a canon of Wells Cathedral, whose De Infantia Sancti Edmundi ("The infancy of...
Geoffrey Wellum
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC (born 4 August 1921), is a British Battle of Britain fighter pilot and author.
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC (born 4 August 1921), is a British Battle of Britain fighter pilot and author.
George Ballard
George Ballard was an English antiquary and biographer, the author of Memoirs of British Ladies.
George Ballard was an English antiquary and biographer, the author of Memoirs of British Ladies.
George Cavendish (writer)
George Cavendish (1494 – c. 1562), was an English writer, best known as the biographer of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey.
George Cavendish (1494 – c. 1562), was an English writer, best known as the biographer of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey.
George Clement Boase
George Clement Boase (20 October 1829, Penzance – 1 October 1897, Lewisham) was an English bibliographer and antiquary.
George Clement Boase (20 October 1829, Penzance – 1 October 1897, Lewisham) was an English bibliographer and antiquary.
George D. Painter
George Duncan Painter, OBE, known as George D. Painter, was an English author most famous as a biographer of Marcel Proust.
George Duncan Painter, OBE, known as George D. Painter, was an English author most famous as a biographer of Marcel Proust.
George Earle Buckle
George Earle Buckle (10 June 1854 – 13 March 1935) was an English editor and biographer.
George Earle Buckle (10 June 1854 – 13 March 1935) was an English editor and biographer.
George Lily
George Lily (died 1559) was an English Roman Catholic priest, biographer and topographer.
George Lily (died 1559) was an English Roman Catholic priest, biographer and topographer.
George Painter
George Duncan Painter, OBE (5 June 1914 – 8 December 2005) known as George D. Painter, was an English author most famous as a biographer of Marcel Proust.
George Duncan Painter, OBE (5 June 1914 – 8 December 2005) known as George D. Painter, was an English author most famous as a biographer of Marcel Proust.
George Pellew
George Pellew (1793–1866) was an English churchman and theologian, Dean of Norwich from 1828.
George Pellew (1793–1866) was an English churchman and theologian, Dean of Norwich from 1828.
George Tremlett
George William Tremlett is an English author, bookshop owner, and former politician.
George William Tremlett is an English author, bookshop owner, and former politician.
George Wyatt (writer)
George Wyatt was a sixteenth-century writer.
George Wyatt was a sixteenth-century writer.
Geraldine Mitton
G. E. (Geraldine) Mitton was an English novelist, biographer, editor, and guide-book writer.
G. E. (Geraldine) Mitton was an English novelist, biographer, editor, and guide-book writer.
Gerard Langbaine
Gerard Langbaine (15 July 1656 – 23 June 1692) was an English dramatic biographer and critic, best known for his An Account of the English Dramatic Poets (1691), the earliest work to give bi...
Gerard Langbaine (15 July 1656 – 23 June 1692) was an English dramatic biographer and critic, best known for his An Account of the English Dramatic Poets (1691), the earliest work to give bi...
Gilbert James French
Gilbert James French, was the biographer of Samuel Crompton.
Gilbert James French, was the biographer of Samuel Crompton.
Gladys Bronwyn Stern
Gladys Bronwyn Stern or GB Stern, 1890–1973, born Gladys Bertha Stern in London, England, wrote many novels, short stories, plays, memoirs, biographies and literary criticism.
Gladys Bronwyn Stern or GB Stern, 1890–1973, born Gladys Bertha Stern in London, England, wrote many novels, short stories, plays, memoirs, biographies and literary criticism.
Godfrey Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood
Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (6 November 1864 – 3 February 1945) was a British author, academic, Liberal politician and philanthropist.
Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (6 November 1864 – 3 February 1945) was a British author, academic, Liberal politician and philanthropist.
Goscelin
Goscelin of Saint-Bertin (or Goscelin of Canterbury) was a Benedictine hagiographical writer, born between 1020–1035 and who died shortly after 1107.
Goscelin of Saint-Bertin (or Goscelin of Canterbury) was a Benedictine hagiographical writer, born between 1020–1035 and who died shortly after 1107.
Graham Lord
Graham Lord (born 1943, Southern Rhodesia) is a British biographer and novelist.
Graham Lord (born 1943, Southern Rhodesia) is a British biographer and novelist.
H. C. Colles
Henry Cope Colles was an English music critic, music lexicographer, writer on music and organist.
Henry Cope Colles was an English music critic, music lexicographer, writer on music and organist.
H. V. F. Winstone
Harry Victor Frederick Winstone FRGS, known as Victor, was an English author and journalist, who specialised in Middle Eastern topics.
Harry Victor Frederick Winstone FRGS, known as Victor, was an English author and journalist, who specialised in Middle Eastern topics.
Harold Nicolson
Sir Harold George Nicolson KCVO CMG (21 November 1886 – 1 May 1968) was an English diplomat, author, diarist and politician.
Sir Harold George Nicolson KCVO CMG (21 November 1886 – 1 May 1968) was an English diplomat, author, diarist and politician.
Harriet Raikes
Harriet Raikes was the daughter of Thomas Raikes the Younger, a merchant and banker in London, and the granddaughter of Thomas Raikes the Elder, also merchant and banker in London and Governor o...
Harriet Raikes was the daughter of Thomas Raikes the Younger, a merchant and banker in London, and the granddaughter of Thomas Raikes the Elder, also merchant and banker in London and Governor o...
Harry Thompson
Harry William Thompson (6 February 1960 – 7 November 2005) was an English radio and television producer, comedy writer, novelist and biographer.
Harry William Thompson (6 February 1960 – 7 November 2005) was an English radio and television producer, comedy writer, novelist and biographer.
Hector Bolitho
(Henry) Hector Bolitho (28 May 1897 – 12 September 1974) was a prolific author, novelist and biographer.
(Henry) Hector Bolitho (28 May 1897 – 12 September 1974) was a prolific author, novelist and biographer.
Henry Duff Traill
Henry Duff Traill (14 August 1842 – 21 February 1900), was a British author and journalist.
Henry Duff Traill (14 August 1842 – 21 February 1900), was a British author and journalist.
Henry John Wale
Henry John Wale (1827 - 14 March 1892 in London) was an English author, soldier and church minister.
Henry John Wale (1827 - 14 March 1892 in London) was an English author, soldier and church minister.
Henry Moore (biographer)
Henry Moore was an English Wesleyan minister and biographer.
Henry Moore was an English Wesleyan minister and biographer.
Henry Roscoe (legal writer)
Henry Roscoe was an English barrister, legal writer, and biographer.
Henry Roscoe was an English barrister, legal writer, and biographer.
Henry Thomas Mackenzie Bell
Henry Thomas Mackenzie Bell (March 2, 1856–December 13, 1930), commonly known by his pen name Mackenzie Bell, was an English writer, poet and literary critic.
Henry Thomas Mackenzie Bell (March 2, 1856–December 13, 1930), commonly known by his pen name Mackenzie Bell, was an English writer, poet and literary critic.
Herbert Edward Douglas Blakiston
Herbert Edward Douglas Blakiston, D.D. was an English academic and clergyman who served as President of Trinity College, Oxford, and as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Herbert Edward Douglas Blakiston, D.D. was an English academic and clergyman who served as President of Trinity College, Oxford, and as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Herbert of Bosham
Herbert of Bosham was a twelfth century English biographer of Thomas Becket, dates of birth and death unknown.
Herbert of Bosham was a twelfth century English biographer of Thomas Becket, dates of birth and death unknown.
Hesketh Pearson
Edward Hesketh Gibbons Pearson (20 February 1887 – 9 April 1964) was a British actor, theatre director and writer.
Edward Hesketh Gibbons Pearson (20 February 1887 – 9 April 1964) was a British actor, theatre director and writer.
Horace Hart
Horace Henry Hart (1840–1916) was an English printer and biographer, best known as the author of Hart's Rules for Compositors and Readers, first issued (as a single sheet for in-house ...
Horace Henry Hart (1840–1916) was an English printer and biographer, best known as the author of Hart's Rules for Compositors and Readers, first issued (as a single sheet for in-house ...
Howard Sounes
Howard Sounes (born 1965 Welling, South East London, England) is a British author, journalist and biographer.
Howard Sounes (born 1965 Welling, South East London, England) is a British author, journalist and biographer.
Hubert Chesshyre
David Hubert Boothby Chesshyre, CVO served for more than forty years as an officer of arms to Queen Elizabeth II.
David Hubert Boothby Chesshyre, CVO served for more than forty years as an officer of arms to Queen Elizabeth II.
Hugh I'Anson Fausset
Hugh l'Anson Fausset (1895–1965), was an English writer, a literary critic and biographer, and a poet and religious writer.
Hugh l'Anson Fausset (1895–1965), was an English writer, a literary critic and biographer, and a poet and religious writer.
Hugh Kingsmill
Hugh Kingsmill Lunn (21 November 1889 – 15 May 1949), who dropped his last name for professional purposes, was a versatile British writer and journalist.
Hugh Kingsmill Lunn (21 November 1889 – 15 May 1949), who dropped his last name for professional purposes, was a versatile British writer and journalist.
Hugh Nicholas Pearson
Hugh Nicholas Pearson (1776–1856) was Dean of Salisbury in southern England.
Hugh Nicholas Pearson (1776–1856) was Dean of Salisbury in southern England.
Hugh Pearson (Dean of Salisbury)
Hugh Nicholas Pearson was Dean of Salisbury in southern England.
Hugh Nicholas Pearson was Dean of Salisbury in southern England.
Humphrey Carpenter
Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter (29 April 1946 – 4 January 2005) was an English biographer, writer, and radio broadcaster.
Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter (29 April 1946 – 4 January 2005) was an English biographer, writer, and radio broadcaster.
Ion Trewin
Ion Trewin is the literary director of the Booker Prize and the biographer of Alan Clark, MP. Formerly he was Editor in Chief at Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Ion Trewin is the literary director of the Booker Prize and the biographer of Alan Clark, MP. Formerly he was Editor in Chief at Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Jacquie Durrell
Jacqueline ('Jacquie') Sonia Durrell (née Wolfenden) (b.
Jacqueline ('Jacquie') Sonia Durrell (née Wolfenden) (b.
James Anthony Froude
James Anthony Froude, 23 April 1818–20 October 1894, was an English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of Fraser's Magazine.
James Anthony Froude, 23 April 1818–20 October 1894, was an English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of Fraser's Magazine.
James Boaden
James Boaden (1762–1839) was an English biographer, dramatist, and journalist.
James Boaden (1762–1839) was an English biographer, dramatist, and journalist.
James Granger
James Granger (1723–1776), English biographer, was at Oxford and, entering the Church, became Vicar of Shiplake, Oxon.
James Granger (1723–1776), English biographer, was at Oxford and, entering the Church, became Vicar of Shiplake, Oxon.
James Hope Moulton
Reverend James Moulton was born on 11 October 1863, and died at sea on 9 April 1917.
Reverend James Moulton was born on 11 October 1863, and died at sea on 9 April 1917.
James Joll
James Bysse Joll FBA (21 June 1918 – 12 July 1994) was a British historian and university lecturer whose works included The Origins of the First World War and Europe Since 1870.
James Bysse Joll FBA (21 June 1918 – 12 July 1994) was a British historian and university lecturer whose works included The Origins of the First World War and Europe Since 1870.
James Lees-Milne
(George) James Henry Lees-Milne (1908-1997) was an English writer and expert on country houses.
(George) James Henry Lees-Milne (1908-1997) was an English writer and expert on country houses.
James Pope-Hennessy
James Pope Hennessy CVO was a British biographer and travel writer.
James Pope Hennessy CVO was a British biographer and travel writer.
Jennett Humphreys
Jennett Humphreys (1829/30–1917) was an English author, poet, and contributor to major reference works.
Jennett Humphreys (1829/30–1917) was an English author, poet, and contributor to major reference works.
Jenny Uglow
Jennifer Sheila Uglow OBE (née Crowther) is a British biographer, critic and publisher.
Jennifer Sheila Uglow OBE (née Crowther) is a British biographer, critic and publisher.
Jesse Foot
Jesse Foot was an English surgeon and biographer.
Jesse Foot was an English surgeon and biographer.
Jim Smith (writer)
James Edward Smith (credited as Jim Smith; born in Solihull in 1978, a former resident of Studley and current resident of Bloomsbury, London) is a writer and critic best known for writing ...
James Edward Smith (credited as Jim Smith; born in Solihull in 1978, a former resident of Studley and current resident of Bloomsbury, London) is a writer and critic best known for writing ...
Joan Le Mesurier
Joan Le Mesurier (née Malin; born 1932) is an English actress, best known as the widow and biographer of the actor John Le Mesurier.
Joan Le Mesurier (née Malin; born 1932) is an English actress, best known as the widow and biographer of the actor John Le Mesurier.
John Aubrey
John Aubrey FRS, (12 March 1626 – 7 June 1697) was an English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer.
John Aubrey FRS, (12 March 1626 – 7 June 1697) was an English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer.
John Barnard (biographer)
John Barnard or Bernard, D.D., was the biographer of Dr. Heylyn.
John Barnard or Bernard, D.D., was the biographer of Dr. Heylyn.
John Bayley (writer)
Professor John Bayley CBE, FBA, FRSL (born 1925, Lahore, Pakistan — then known as Lahore, British India) is a British literary critic and writer.
Professor John Bayley CBE, FBA, FRSL (born 1925, Lahore, Pakistan — then known as Lahore, British India) is a British literary critic and writer.
John Cornwell (writer)
John Cornwell (born 1940) is an English journalist and author, and a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge.
John Cornwell (born 1940) is an English journalist and author, and a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge.
John Disney (Unitarian)
John Disney was an English Unitarian minister and biographical writer, initially an Anglican clergyman active against subscription to the Thirty Nine Articles.
John Disney was an English Unitarian minister and biographical writer, initially an Anglican clergyman active against subscription to the Thirty Nine Articles.
John Duncombe (writer)
John Duncombe (29 September 1729 - 19 January 1786) was an English clergyman and writer, son of William Duncombe.
John Duncombe (29 September 1729 - 19 January 1786) was an English clergyman and writer, son of William Duncombe.
John Forster (biographer)
John Forster (April 2 1812 – February 2 1876), was an English biographer and critic and a friend of author Charles Dickens.
John Forster (April 2 1812 – February 2 1876), was an English biographer and critic and a friend of author Charles Dickens.
John Haffenden
Professor John Haffenden is an academic in the field of Literature at the University of Sheffield.
Professor John Haffenden is an academic in the field of Literature at the University of Sheffield.
John Henry Ingram
John Henry Ingram (1842–1916) was an English biographer and editor with a special interest in Edgar Allan Poe.
John Henry Ingram (1842–1916) was an English biographer and editor with a special interest in Edgar Allan Poe.
John Knowles (author)
John Knowles (1781-1841) was the English biographer of Henry Fuseli, and author of works on Naval architecture.
John Knowles (1781-1841) was the English biographer of Henry Fuseli, and author of works on Naval architecture.
John Mainwaring
John Mainwaring (1735–1807) was an English theologian and the first biographer of the composer Georg Friedrich Händel in any language.
John Mainwaring (1735–1807) was an English theologian and the first biographer of the composer Georg Friedrich Händel in any language.
John Perry (musician)
John Perry (born 4 June 1952 in Bristol) is an English rock guitarist.
John Perry (born 4 June 1952 in Bristol) is an English rock guitarist.
John Platts (Unitarian)
John Platts was an English Unitarian minister and author, a compiler of reference works' He was born at Boston, Lincolnshire.
John Platts was an English Unitarian minister and author, a compiler of reference works' He was born at Boston, Lincolnshire.
John Prince (Totnes)
John Prince (1643–1723) was vicar of Totnes and Berry Pomeroy in Devon, England, and was a biographer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.
John Prince (1643–1723) was vicar of Totnes and Berry Pomeroy in Devon, England, and was a biographer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.
John Robb (musician)
John Robb (born 4 May 1961 in Fleetwood, England) is vocalist in the punk rock band Goldblade.
John Robb (born 4 May 1961 in Fleetwood, England) is vocalist in the punk rock band Goldblade.
John Stewart Collis
John Stewart Collis (1900-1984) was a British author.
John Stewart Collis (1900-1984) was a British author.
John Symonds
John Symonds (12 March 1914, Battersea, London – 21 October 2006) was an English novelist, biographer, playwright and writer of children's books.
John Symonds (12 March 1914, Battersea, London – 21 October 2006) was an English novelist, biographer, playwright and writer of children's books.
John Van der Kiste
John Van der Kiste, author, was born in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, on September 15, 1954, son of Wing Commander Guy Van der Kiste (1912-99).
John Van der Kiste, author, was born in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, on September 15, 1954, son of Wing Commander Guy Van der Kiste (1912-99).
John Vicars
John Vicars (1582, London-12 April 1652, Christ's Hospital, Greyfriars, London) was an English contemporary biographer, poet and polemicist of the English Civil War.
John Vicars (1582, London-12 April 1652, Christ's Hospital, Greyfriars, London) was an English contemporary biographer, poet and polemicist of the English Civil War.
John Ward (academic)
John Ward was an English teacher, supporter of learned societies, and biographer, remembered for his work on the Gresham College professors, of which he was one.
John Ward was an English teacher, supporter of learned societies, and biographer, remembered for his work on the Gresham College professors, of which he was one.
John Watkins (writer)
John Watkins was an English miscellaneous writer, known as a biographer.
John Watkins was an English miscellaneous writer, known as a biographer.
John Whitehead (physician)
John Whitehead was an English physician and lay preacher, known as a biographer of John Wesley.
John Whitehead was an English physician and lay preacher, known as a biographer of John Wesley.
John Wilsey
General Sir John Finlay Willasey Wilsey GCB, CBE, DL (born 18 February 1939) is a former Commander-in-Chief, UK Land Forces.
General Sir John Finlay Willasey Wilsey GCB, CBE, DL (born 18 February 1939) is a former Commander-in-Chief, UK Land Forces.
John Worthen
John Worthen taught at universities in North America and Wales before becoming Professor of D. H. Lawrence Studies at the University of Nottingham, where he remains Emeritus Professor.
John Worthen taught at universities in North America and Wales before becoming Professor of D. H. Lawrence Studies at the University of Nottingham, where he remains Emeritus Professor.
Johnny Rogan
Johnny Rogan is an author of Irish descent, and first emerged in the late 70s with writings on West Coast American music.
Johnny Rogan is an author of Irish descent, and first emerged in the late 70s with writings on West Coast American music.
Jon Stallworthy
Jon (Howie) Stallworthy (born 18 January 1935 in London) FBA FRSL is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Oxford.
Jon (Howie) Stallworthy (born 18 January 1935 in London) FBA FRSL is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan Bate
Jonathan Bate CBE FBA FRSL (born 26 June 1958) is a British academic, biographer, critic, broadcaster, novelist and scholar of Shakespeare, Romanticism and Ecocriticism.
Jonathan Bate CBE FBA FRSL (born 26 June 1958) is a British academic, biographer, critic, broadcaster, novelist and scholar of Shakespeare, Romanticism and Ecocriticism.
Jonathan Clements
Jonathan Clements is a British author and scriptwriter.
Jonathan Clements is a British author and scriptwriter.
Jonathan Dimbleby
Jonathan Dimbleby (born 31 July 1944, Aylesbury) is a British presenter of current affairs and political radio and television programmes, a political commentator and a writer.
Jonathan Dimbleby (born 31 July 1944, Aylesbury) is a British presenter of current affairs and political radio and television programmes, a political commentator and a writer.
Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy
Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy is a British author, known for biographies, including one of Alfred Kinsey, and books of social history on the British nanny and public school system.
Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy is a British author, known for biographies, including one of Alfred Kinsey, and books of social history on the British nanny and public school system.
Jonathan Keates
Jonathan Basil Keates, is an English writer, biographer and novelist.
Jonathan Basil Keates, is an English writer, biographer and novelist.
Joseph Grove
Joseph Grove, was an English biographer.
Joseph Grove, was an English biographer.
Joseph Leftwich
Joseph Leftwich, born Joseph Lefkowitz, was a British-Jewish critic and translator into English of Yiddish literature.
Joseph Leftwich, born Joseph Lefkowitz, was a British-Jewish critic and translator into English of Yiddish literature.
Joseph Pearce
Joseph Pearce (born 1961) is an English-born writer, and Writer in Residence and Professor of Literature at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida; previously he had a comparable position, ...
Joseph Pearce (born 1961) is an English-born writer, and Writer in Residence and Professor of Literature at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida; previously he had a comparable position, ...
Joseph Towers
Joseph Towers (1737–1799) was an English Dissenter and biographer.
Joseph Towers (1737–1799) was an English Dissenter and biographer.
Joyce Reason
Joyce Reason (December 1894 - 18 September 1974) was a British author of missionary biographies and historical fiction for young readers.
Joyce Reason (December 1894 - 18 September 1974) was a British author of missionary biographies and historical fiction for young readers.
Karen Alkalay-Gut
Karen Alkalay-Gut (born 29 March 1945) is an award-winning poet, professor, and editor who lives in Israel and writes in English.
Karen Alkalay-Gut (born 29 March 1945) is an award-winning poet, professor, and editor who lives in Israel and writes in English.
Karl Pearson
Karl Pearson FRS (27 March 1857 – 27 April 1936) was an influential English mathematician who has been credited for establishing the discipline of mathematical statistics.
Karl Pearson FRS (27 March 1857 – 27 April 1936) was an influential English mathematician who has been credited for establishing the discipline of mathematical statistics.
Kathleen Jones
Kathleen Jones is an English poet and biographer.
Kathleen Jones is an English poet and biographer.
Kathleen Richards
Kathleen Dale née Richards (29 June 18953 March 1984) was an English translator, musicologist, composer and pianist.
Kathleen Dale née Richards (29 June 18953 March 1984) was an English translator, musicologist, composer and pianist.
Keith Ovenden
Keith Ovenden (born 1943) is an English novelist and biographer.
Keith Ovenden (born 1943) is an English novelist and biographer.
Kevin Brown (historian)
Kevin Brown (born 1961) has been Trust Archivist and Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum Curator at St Mary's NHS Trust, subsequently Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, since 1989, having se...
Kevin Brown (born 1961) has been Trust Archivist and Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum Curator at St Mary's NHS Trust, subsequently Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, since 1989, having se...
L. T. C. Rolt
Lionel Thomas Caswall Rolt (usually abbreviated to Tom Rolt or L. T. C. Rolt) (11 February 1910 – 9 May 1974) was a prolific English writer and the biographer of major civil en...
Lionel Thomas Caswall Rolt (usually abbreviated to Tom Rolt or L. T. C. Rolt) (11 February 1910 – 9 May 1974) was a prolific English writer and the biographer of major civil en...
Lady Colin Campbell
Lady Colin Campbell, (née Georgia Arianna Ziadie, known as Georgie, 17 August 1949), is a British writer, biographer, autobiographer, novelist, and television and radio personality, ...
Lady Colin Campbell, (née Georgia Arianna Ziadie, known as Georgie, 17 August 1949), is a British writer, biographer, autobiographer, novelist, and television and radio personality, ...
Lady Violet Powell
Lady Violet Powell (13 March 1912 – 12 January 2002), born Violet Georgiana Pakenham, third daughter of Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford and Lady Mary Julia Child Villiers (daughter o...
Lady Violet Powell (13 March 1912 – 12 January 2002), born Violet Georgiana Pakenham, third daughter of Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford and Lady Mary Julia Child Villiers (daughter o...
Laura Beatty
Laura Beatty is a writer awarded the Authors' Club First Novel Award for her 2008 novel Pollard, also shortlisted for the Ondaatje Prize.
Laura Beatty is a writer awarded the Authors' Club First Novel Award for her 2008 novel Pollard, also shortlisted for the Ondaatje Prize.
Leonie Frieda
Leonie Frieda (born 1956) is a Swedish-born former model, translator, and writer, working and living in the United Kingdom.
Leonie Frieda (born 1956) is a Swedish-born former model, translator, and writer, working and living in the United Kingdom.
Leslie Stephen
Sir Leslie Stephen, KCB (28 November 1832 – 22 February 1904) was an English author, critic and mountaineer, and the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
Sir Leslie Stephen, KCB (28 November 1832 – 22 February 1904) was an English author, critic and mountaineer, and the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
Lewis Melville
Lewis S. Benjamin, (pen name, Lewis Melville) (1874–1932) was an English author, born in London, England and educated privately in England and Germany.
Lewis S. Benjamin, (pen name, Lewis Melville) (1874–1932) was an English author, born in London, England and educated privately in England and Germany.
Linda Stratmann
Linda Stratmann is a British writer of historical true crime and biography.
Linda Stratmann is a British writer of historical true crime and biography.
Lisa Hilton
Lisa Hilton is a British writer of history books, a novel and articles for varying magazines and newspapers like Vogue and The Sunday Telegraph.
Lisa Hilton is a British writer of history books, a novel and articles for varying magazines and newspapers like Vogue and The Sunday Telegraph.
Lord David Cecil
Edward Christian David Gascoyne-Cecil, CH (9 April 1902 – 1 January 1986), was a British biographer, historian and academic.
Edward Christian David Gascoyne-Cecil, CH (9 April 1902 – 1 January 1986), was a British biographer, historian and academic.
Lucy Hutchinson
Mrs. Lucy Hutchinson was an English biographer as well as the first translator into English of the complete text of Lucretius's De Rerum Natura during the years of the interregnum.
Mrs. Lucy Hutchinson was an English biographer as well as the first translator into English of the complete text of Lucretius's De Rerum Natura during the years of the interregnum.
Lyall Wilkes
Lyall Wilkes was an English historian, circuit judge and Labour Party politician.
Lyall Wilkes was an English historian, circuit judge and Labour Party politician.
Madeleine Masson
Madeleine Masson (Madeleine Masson Rayner; 23 April 1912 – 23 August 2007) was a South African-born English-language author of plays, film scripts, novels, memoirs and biographies.
Madeleine Masson (Madeleine Masson Rayner; 23 April 1912 – 23 August 2007) was a South African-born English-language author of plays, film scripts, novels, memoirs and biographies.
Magdalen Goffin
Magdalen Goffin, FRSL (born 23 July 1925, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, UK) is an English writer.
Magdalen Goffin, FRSL (born 23 July 1925, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, UK) is an English writer.
Margaret Drabble
Dame Margaret Drabble, Lady Holroyd, DBE FRSL (born 5 June 1939) is an English novelist, biographer and critic.
Dame Margaret Drabble, Lady Holroyd, DBE FRSL (born 5 June 1939) is an English novelist, biographer and critic.
Margaret Forster
Margaret Forster (born 25 May 1938) is a British author.
Margaret Forster (born 25 May 1938) is a British author.
Marghanita Laski
Marghanita Laski (24 October 1915 – 6 February 1988) was an English journalist, radio panellist and novelist: she also wrote literary biography, plays and short stories.
Marghanita Laski (24 October 1915 – 6 February 1988) was an English journalist, radio panellist and novelist: she also wrote literary biography, plays and short stories.
Mark Bostridge
Mark Bostridge is a British biographer and critic.
Mark Bostridge is a British biographer and critic.
Mark Pattison
Mark Pattison (10 October 1813 – 30 July 1884) was an English author and a Church of England priest.
Mark Pattison (10 October 1813 – 30 July 1884) was an English author and a Church of England priest.
Mark Valentine
Mark Valentine is an English author, biographer and editor.
Mark Valentine is an English author, biographer and editor.
Martin Booth
Martin Booth (7 September, 1944 – 12 February, 2004) was a prolific British novelist and poet.
Martin Booth (7 September, 1944 – 12 February, 2004) was a prolific British novelist and poet.
Martin Gilbert
Sir Martin John Gilbert, CBE, PC is a British historian and honorary Fellow of Merton College, University of Oxford.
Sir Martin John Gilbert, CBE, PC is a British historian and honorary Fellow of Merton College, University of Oxford.
Mary Anne Everett Green
Mary Anne Everett Green, née Wood, (19 July 1818 – 1 November 1895) was an English historian.
Mary Anne Everett Green, née Wood, (19 July 1818 – 1 November 1895) was an English historian.
Mary Cadogan
Mary Cadogan is an English author who was born in Kent.
Mary Cadogan is an English author who was born in Kent.
Mary Lutyens
Edith Mary Lutyens (1908 – 9 April 1999) was a British author who is principally known for her authoritative biographical works on the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Edith Mary Lutyens (1908 – 9 April 1999) was a British author who is principally known for her authoritative biographical works on the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Maude Petre
Maude Dominica Mary Petre (4 August 1863 – 16 December 1942) was an English Roman Catholic nun, writer and critic involved in the Modernist controversy.
Maude Dominica Mary Petre (4 August 1863 – 16 December 1942) was an English Roman Catholic nun, writer and critic involved in the Modernist controversy.
Max Wyndham, 2nd Baron Egremont
John Max Henry Scawen Wyndham, 7th Baron Leconfield, 2nd Baron Egremont (born 1948), generally known simply as Max Egremont, is a British biographer and novelist.
John Max Henry Scawen Wyndham, 7th Baron Leconfield, 2nd Baron Egremont (born 1948), generally known simply as Max Egremont, is a British biographer and novelist.
Michael Cox (novelist)
Michael Andrew Cox (23 October 1948 – 31 March 2009) was an English biographer, novelist and musician.
Michael Andrew Cox (23 October 1948 – 31 March 2009) was an English biographer, novelist and musician.
Michael Foot
Michael Mackintosh Foot, FRSL, PC was a British Labour Party politician, journalist and author, who was a Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1955 and from 1960 until 1992.
Michael Mackintosh Foot, FRSL, PC was a British Labour Party politician, journalist and author, who was a Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1955 and from 1960 until 1992.
Michael Holroyd
Sir Michael De Courcy Fraser Holroyd, FRHistS, FRSL is an English biographer.
Sir Michael De Courcy Fraser Holroyd, FRHistS, FRSL is an English biographer.
Michael Meyer
Michael Meyer was an English translator, biographer, author, journalist and dramatist.
Michael Meyer was an English translator, biographer, author, journalist and dramatist.
Michael Packe
Michael St John Packe (21 August 1916–20 December 1978) was an English historian, biographer, and cricketer.
Michael St John Packe (21 August 1916–20 December 1978) was an English historian, biographer, and cricketer.
Michael Sadleir
Michael Sadleir (25 December 1888–13 December 1957) was a British novelist and book collector.
Michael Sadleir (25 December 1888–13 December 1957) was a British novelist and book collector.
Michael Scammell
Michael Scammell is an English author, biographer and translator of Slavic literature.
Michael Scammell is an English author, biographer and translator of Slavic literature.
Mick Farren
Michael Anthony 'Mick' Farren (born 3 September 1943, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) is an English journalist, author and singer associated with counterculture and the UK Underground.
Michael Anthony 'Mick' Farren (born 3 September 1943, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) is an English journalist, author and singer associated with counterculture and the UK Underground.
Nora Barlow
Emma Nora Barlow was the granddaughter of the British naturalist Charles Darwin, who edited and published previously unseen examples of her grandfather's work.
Emma Nora Barlow was the granddaughter of the British naturalist Charles Darwin, who edited and published previously unseen examples of her grandfather's work.
Norman Charles Suckling
Norman Charles Suckling was an English biographer, composer, pianist, and writer on music.
Norman Charles Suckling was an English biographer, composer, pianist, and writer on music.
Osbern Bokenam
Osbern Bokenam (1393?–1463?), English writer author and friar, was born, by his own account, on the 6th of October 1393.
Osbern Bokenam (1393?–1463?), English writer author and friar, was born, by his own account, on the 6th of October 1393.
P. N. Furbank
Philip Nicholas Furbank FRSL (born 1920) is an English writer, scholar and critic, and a professor (now emeritus) of the Open University.
Philip Nicholas Furbank FRSL (born 1920) is an English writer, scholar and critic, and a professor (now emeritus) of the Open University.
Patricia Hollis, Baroness Hollis of Heigham
Patricia Lesley Hollis, Baroness Hollis of Heigham PC, DL is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Patricia Lesley Hollis, Baroness Hollis of Heigham PC, DL is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Patrick Marnham
Patrick Marnham is an English writer, journalist and biographer.
Patrick Marnham is an English writer, journalist and biographer.
Penelope Fitzgerald
Penelope Fitzgerald was a Booker Prize-winning English novelist, poet, essayist and biographer.
Penelope Fitzgerald was a Booker Prize-winning English novelist, poet, essayist and biographer.
Penny Junor
Penny Junor is a British journalist and author.
Penny Junor is a British journalist and author.
Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald
Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald (1834 - 1925) was a British author and critic, painter and sculptor.
Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald (1834 - 1925) was a British author and critic, painter and sculptor.
Percy Lubbock
Percy Lubbock, CBE was an English man of letters, known as an essayist, critic and biographer.
Percy Lubbock, CBE was an English man of letters, known as an essayist, critic and biographer.
Peter Ackroyd
Peter Ackroyd CBE is an English biographer, novelist and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London.
Peter Ackroyd CBE is an English biographer, novelist and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London.
Peter Barwick
Peter Barwick was an English physician and author.
Peter Barwick was an English physician and author.
Peter Basset
Peter Basset, was a biographer of Henry V of England.
Peter Basset, was a biographer of Henry V of England.
Peter Berresford Ellis
Peter Berresford Ellis (born 10 March 1943) is a historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 90 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms Peter Tremayn...
Peter Berresford Ellis (born 10 March 1943) is a historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 90 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms Peter Tremayn...
Peter Hebblethwaite
Peter Hebblethwaite (30 September 1930, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire — 18 December 1994, Oxford, Oxfordshire), was a British priest, editor, journalist and biographer.
Peter Hebblethwaite (30 September 1930, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire — 18 December 1994, Oxford, Oxfordshire), was a British priest, editor, journalist and biographer.
Peter J. Conradi
Peter J. Conradi is an author and journalist.
Peter J. Conradi is an author and journalist.
Peter Lawrence (author)
Geale Peter Lawrence, who is usually credited as Peter Lawrence, is professional writer - an author, screenwriter and television producer - with a wide and varied body of work.
Geale Peter Lawrence, who is usually credited as Peter Lawrence, is professional writer - an author, screenwriter and television producer - with a wide and varied body of work.
Peter Quennell
Sir Peter Courtney Quennell CBE (9 March 1905, Bickley, Kent, England – 27 October 1993, London) was an English biographer, literary historian, editor, essayist, poet, and critic.
Sir Peter Courtney Quennell CBE (9 March 1905, Bickley, Kent, England – 27 October 1993, London) was an English biographer, literary historian, editor, essayist, poet, and critic.
Peter Stanford
Peter James Stanford is an English writer, editor, journalist, and presenter.
Peter James Stanford is an English writer, editor, journalist, and presenter.
Petronella Wyatt
Petronella Wyatt (born May 1968), is a British journalist and author.
Petronella Wyatt (born May 1968), is a British journalist and author.
Philip Gilbert Hamerton
Philip Gilbert Hamerton (September 10, 1834 – November 4, 1894), was an English artist and art critic and author.
Philip Gilbert Hamerton (September 10, 1834 – November 4, 1894), was an English artist and art critic and author.
Philip Guedalla
Philip Guedalla (March 12, 1889 – December 16, 1944) was a British barrister, and a popular historical and travel writer and biographer.
Philip Guedalla (March 12, 1889 – December 16, 1944) was a British barrister, and a popular historical and travel writer and biographer.
Priscilla Napier
Priscilla Napier (5 October 1908 - 10 October 1998) was an English author, specializing in biography.
Priscilla Napier (5 October 1908 - 10 October 1998) was an English author, specializing in biography.
R. J. Hollingdale
Reginald John (RJ) Hollingdale (October 20, 1930 – September 28, 2001) was best known as a biographer and a translator of German philosophy and literature, especially the works of Friedrich Niet...
Reginald John (RJ) Hollingdale (October 20, 1930 – September 28, 2001) was best known as a biographer and a translator of German philosophy and literature, especially the works of Friedrich Niet...
Ralph Churton
Ralph Churton (1764–1831) was an English churchman and academic, archdeacon of St David's and a biographer.
Ralph Churton (1764–1831) was an English churchman and academic, archdeacon of St David's and a biographer.
Ralph Heathcote
Ralph Heathcote was an English cleric and writer.
Ralph Heathcote was an English cleric and writer.
Ralph Morice
Ralph Morice was the secretary and biographer of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Ralph Morice was the secretary and biographer of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Raymond Keene
Raymond Dennis Keene OBE is an English chess Grandmaster, a FIDE International Arbiter, a chess organiser, and a journalist and author.
Raymond Dennis Keene OBE is an English chess Grandmaster, a FIDE International Arbiter, a chess organiser, and a journalist and author.
Reggie Oliver
Reggie Oliver (born 1952 in London) is an English playwright, biographer and writer of ghost stories.
Reggie Oliver (born 1952 in London) is an English playwright, biographer and writer of ghost stories.
Reginald Arkell
Reginald Arkell (1882–1959) was a British script writer and comic novelist who wrote many musical plays for the London theatre.
Reginald Arkell (1882–1959) was a British script writer and comic novelist who wrote many musical plays for the London theatre.
Reginald Bacon
Admiral Sir Reginald Hugh Spencer Bacon, KCB, KCVO, DSO (1863–1947) was an officer in the Royal Navy noted for his technical abilities who was described by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jacky ...
Admiral Sir Reginald Hugh Spencer Bacon, KCB, KCVO, DSO (1863–1947) was an officer in the Royal Navy noted for his technical abilities who was described by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jacky ...
Richard Bulstrode
Sir Richard Bulstrode (1610 – 3 October 1711) was an English author, diplomat and soldier, a son of Edward Bulstrode (1588-1659).
Sir Richard Bulstrode (1610 – 3 October 1711) was an English author, diplomat and soldier, a son of Edward Bulstrode (1588-1659).
Richard Burnham (clergyman)
Richard Burnham (1711 – 1752) was an English clergyman and biographer.
Richard Burnham (1711 – 1752) was an English clergyman and biographer.
Richard Mayo (minister)
Richard Mayo (Mayow) (1631?-1695) was an English nonconformist minister who after ejection in 1662 from his living ran a separatist congregation within the restrictive laws.
Richard Mayo (Mayow) (1631?-1695) was an English nonconformist minister who after ejection in 1662 from his living ran a separatist congregation within the restrictive laws.
Richard Norris (musician)
Richard Norris (born 1965) is a London based record producer, sound engineer and musician, best known as a member of The Grid.
Richard Norris (born 1965) is a London based record producer, sound engineer and musician, best known as a member of The Grid.
Richard Ollard
Richard Ollard (1923–2007) was an English historian and biographer.
Richard Ollard (1923–2007) was an English historian and biographer.
Richard Perrinchief
Richard Perrinchief or Perrincheif (c.1620-1673) was an English royalist churchman, a biographer of Charles I, writer against religious tolerance, and archdeacon of Huntingdon.
Richard Perrinchief or Perrincheif (c.1620-1673) was an English royalist churchman, a biographer of Charles I, writer against religious tolerance, and archdeacon of Huntingdon.
Richard Ryan (biographer)
Richard Ryan (1796 – 1849) was an English biographer.
Richard Ryan (1796 – 1849) was an English biographer.
Richard Williams (journalist)
Richard Williams (born 1947 in Sheffield) is a British music and sports journalist.
Richard Williams (born 1947 in Sheffield) is a British music and sports journalist.
Robert Barltrop
Robert Barltrop was an English socialist activist, essayist, and biographer.
Robert Barltrop was an English socialist activist, essayist, and biographer.
Robert Gittings
Robert William Victor Gittings CBE (1 February 1911 – 18 February 1992), was an English writer, biographer, BBC Radio producer, playwright and minor poet.
Robert William Victor Gittings CBE (1 February 1911 – 18 February 1992), was an English writer, biographer, BBC Radio producer, playwright and minor poet.
Robert Henriques
Robert David Quixano Henriques (11 December 1905 - 22 January 1967) was a British writer, broadcaster and farmer.
Robert David Quixano Henriques (11 December 1905 - 22 January 1967) was a British writer, broadcaster and farmer.
Robert Sellers (author)
Robert Sellers is an English author, best known for his show-business biographies and works on popular culture including Cult TV and The Battle for Bond, an analysis of the Fleming plag...
Robert Sellers is an English author, best known for his show-business biographies and works on popular culture including Cult TV and The Battle for Bond, an analysis of the Fleming plag...
Robert Sherard
Robert Harborough Sherard (3 December 1861 – 30 January 1943) was an English writer and journalist.
Robert Harborough Sherard (3 December 1861 – 30 January 1943) was an English writer and journalist.
Robert Speaight
Robert Speaight (1904 – 1976) was a British actor and writer, and the brother of George Speaight the puppeteer.
Robert Speaight (1904 – 1976) was a British actor and writer, and the brother of George Speaight the puppeteer.
Robert Tanitch
Robert Tanitch, who lives in London, is a playwright, author, biographer, lecturer, theatre and film critic.
Robert Tanitch, who lives in London, is a playwright, author, biographer, lecturer, theatre and film critic.
Roger Lancelyn Green
Roger Lancelyn Green was a British biographer and children's writer.
Roger Lancelyn Green was a British biographer and children's writer.
Roger Wilmut
Roger Wilmut (born 1942 in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire) is a British writer and compiler of books on British comedy.
Roger Wilmut (born 1942 in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire) is a British writer and compiler of books on British comedy.
Rosemary Hill
Rosemary Hill is an English writer and historian.
Rosemary Hill is an English writer and historian.
Roy Martin Haines
Roy Martin Haines is a British historian.
Roy Martin Haines is a British historian.
Roy S. Simmonds
Roy S. Simmonds (September 10, 1925 – November 10, 2000) was an English literary scholar and critic best known for his biographies on John Steinbeck, William March and Edward O'Brien.
Roy S. Simmonds (September 10, 1925 – November 10, 2000) was an English literary scholar and critic best known for his biographies on John Steinbeck, William March and Edward O'Brien.
Ruth Adam
Ruth Augusta Adam, née King (1907-1977), feminist writer, was born on 14 December 1907 in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, daughter of a Church of England vicar.
Ruth Augusta Adam, née King (1907-1977), feminist writer, was born on 14 December 1907 in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, daughter of a Church of England vicar.
Ruth Fawcett
Ruth Fawcett (born April 13, 1961 in Malvern, England) is the daughter of British-Canadian physicist Eric Fawcett, and the sister-in-law of historian Roger Sarty.
Ruth Fawcett (born April 13, 1961 in Malvern, England) is the daughter of British-Canadian physicist Eric Fawcett, and the sister-in-law of historian Roger Sarty.
Sabine Baring-Gould
The Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was an English hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar.
The Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was an English hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar.
Samuel Clarke (minister)
Samuel Clarke (1599–1683) was an English clergyman and significant Puritan biographer.
Samuel Clarke (1599–1683) was an English clergyman and significant Puritan biographer.
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 – 13 December 1784), often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist...
Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 – 13 December 1784), often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist...
Samuel Palmer (biographer)
Samuel Palmer was an English nonconformist minister, known as a biographer He was born at Bedford, was educated at Bedford grammar school, and then studied for the ministry at Daventry Academy u...
Samuel Palmer was an English nonconformist minister, known as a biographer He was born at Bedford, was educated at Bedford grammar school, and then studied for the ministry at Daventry Academy u...
Samuel Redgrave
Samuel Redgrave (1802-1876) was an English civil servant and writer on art.
Samuel Redgrave (1802-1876) was an English civil servant and writer on art.
Shelley Rohde
Gillian Shelley Mary Rohde (17 May 1933 – 6 December 2007) was a British journalist and author.
Gillian Shelley Mary Rohde (17 May 1933 – 6 December 2007) was a British journalist and author.
Sheridan Morley
Sheridan Morley was an English author, biographer, critic, director, actor and broadcaster.
Sheridan Morley was an English author, biographer, critic, director, actor and broadcaster.
Shirley du Boulay
Shirley du Boulay is an author and biographer, resident in Oxford.
Shirley du Boulay is an author and biographer, resident in Oxford.
Sidney Lee
Sir Sidney Lee (5 December 1859 – 3 March 1926) was an English biographer and critic.
Sir Sidney Lee (5 December 1859 – 3 March 1926) was an English biographer and critic.
Simon Heffer
Simon James Heffer is a British journalist, columnist and writer, noted for his conservative political views.
Simon James Heffer is a British journalist, columnist and writer, noted for his conservative political views.
Sir Herbert Croft, 5th Baronet
Sir Herbert Croft, 5th Baronet, English author best known for his novel Love and Madness.
Sir Herbert Croft, 5th Baronet, English author best known for his novel Love and Madness.
Stanley Sadie
Stanley Sadie CBE (30 October 1930 – 21 March 2005) was a leading British musicologist, music critic, and editor.
Stanley Sadie CBE (30 October 1930 – 21 March 2005) was a leading British musicologist, music critic, and editor.
Stephen Potter
Stephen Meredith Potter was a British author best known for his mocking self-help books, and film and television derivatives from them.
Stephen Meredith Potter was a British author best known for his mocking self-help books, and film and television derivatives from them.
Stephen Winsten
Stephen Winsten was the name adopted by Samuel Weinstein, one of the 'Whitechapel Boys' group of young Jewish men and future writers in London's East End in the years before World War I.
Stephen Winsten was the name adopted by Samuel Weinstein, one of the 'Whitechapel Boys' group of young Jewish men and future writers in London's East End in the years before World War I.
Sylvia Jukes Morris
Sylvia Jukes Morris is a British-born biographer who now lives in the United States.
Sylvia Jukes Morris is a British-born biographer who now lives in the United States.
Thomas Broughton (writer)
Thomas Broughton (1704–1774), was an English divine, biographer, and miscellaneous writer.
Thomas Broughton (1704–1774), was an English divine, biographer, and miscellaneous writer.
Thomas Deloney
Thomas Deloney (1543 – April 1600) was an English novelist and balladist.
Thomas Deloney (1543 – April 1600) was an English novelist and balladist.
Thomas Henry Dyer
Thomas Henry Dyer (1804-1888),an English historical and antiquarian writer, was born in London on the 4th of May 1804.
Thomas Henry Dyer (1804-1888),an English historical and antiquarian writer, was born in London on the 4th of May 1804.
Thomas Jefferson Hogg
Thomas Jefferson Hogg was a British barrister and writer best known for his friendship with the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Thomas Jefferson Hogg was a British barrister and writer best known for his friendship with the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Thomas Medwin
Thomas Medwin was an early 19th century English poet and translator, who is chiefly known for his biographies of his cousin Percy Bysshe Shelley and his recollections of his close friend Lord Byron.
Thomas Medwin was an early 19th century English poet and translator, who is chiefly known for his biographies of his cousin Percy Bysshe Shelley and his recollections of his close friend Lord Byron.
Thomas Randolph (ambassador)
Thomas Randolph was an English ambassador serving Elizabeth I of England.
Thomas Randolph was an English ambassador serving Elizabeth I of England.
Thomas Sharp (archdeacon)
Thomas Sharp was an English churchman, known as a biographer and theological writer, archdeacon of Northumberland from 1723.
Thomas Sharp was an English churchman, known as a biographer and theological writer, archdeacon of Northumberland from 1723.
Thomas Shuttleworth Grimshawe
Thomas Shuttleworth Grimshawe (1778-1850), was an English biographer.
Thomas Shuttleworth Grimshawe (1778-1850), was an English biographer.
Thompson Cooper
Thompson Cooper (8 January 1837, Cambridge – 5 March 1904, London) was an English journalist, man of letters, and compiler of reference works.
Thompson Cooper (8 January 1837, Cambridge – 5 March 1904, London) was an English journalist, man of letters, and compiler of reference works.
Tim Heald
Tim Heald is a British author, biographer, journalist and public speaker.
Tim Heald is a British author, biographer, journalist and public speaker.
Timothy Holme
Timothy Holme (1928-1987) was an English born, but latterly Italian resident, author.
Timothy Holme (1928-1987) was an English born, but latterly Italian resident, author.
Tom Pocock
Thomas Allcot Guy Pocock, writing under the name Tom Pocock, (18 August 1925, London – 7 May 2007, London) was an English biographer, war correspondent, journalist and naval historian.
Thomas Allcot Guy Pocock, writing under the name Tom Pocock, (18 August 1925, London – 7 May 2007, London) was an English biographer, war correspondent, journalist and naval historian.
Tony Bastable
Anthony Leslie Bastable (15 October 1944 – 29 May 2007) was an English television presenter who was best known for being one of original presenters of the children's programme Magpie.
Anthony Leslie Bastable (15 October 1944 – 29 May 2007) was an English television presenter who was best known for being one of original presenters of the children's programme Magpie.
Tony Fletcher
Tony Fletcher (born April 27, 1964) is a music journalist best known for his biographies of drummer Keith Moon and the band R.E.M.
Tony Fletcher (born April 27, 1964) is a music journalist best known for his biographies of drummer Keith Moon and the band R.E.M.
Tony Hannan
Tony Hannan is an author, journalist and publisher who specialises in British popular culture.
Tony Hannan is an author, journalist and publisher who specialises in British popular culture.
Ursula Bloom
Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) was a British novelist.
Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) was a British novelist.
Ursula Vaughan Williams
Ursula Vaughan Williams, née Joan Ursula Penton Lock was an English poet and author, and biographer of her second husband, the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Ursula Vaughan Williams, née Joan Ursula Penton Lock was an English poet and author, and biographer of her second husband, the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
V. S. Pritchett
Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett CH CBE, was a British writer and critic.
Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett CH CBE, was a British writer and critic.
Victor Bockris
Victor Bockris is an English-born, U.S.-based author, primarily of biographies of artists, writers, and musicians.
Victor Bockris is an English-born, U.S.-based author, primarily of biographies of artists, writers, and musicians.
Vincent Brome
Vincent Brome (pronounced 'broom') (14 July 1910 – 16 October 2004) was an English writer, who gradually established himself as a man of letters.
Vincent Brome (pronounced 'broom') (14 July 1910 – 16 October 2004) was an English writer, who gradually established himself as a man of letters.
Vincent Cronin
Vincent Archibald Patrick Cronin FRSL was a British historical, cultural, and biographical writer, best known for his biographies of Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Grea...
Vincent Archibald Patrick Cronin FRSL was a British historical, cultural, and biographical writer, best known for his biographies of Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Grea...
Vivien Noakes
Vivien Mary Noakes (16 February 1937 – 17 February 2011) was a British biographer, editor and critic.
Vivien Mary Noakes (16 February 1937 – 17 February 2011) was a British biographer, editor and critic.
Walter Jerrold
Walter Copeland Jerrold (1865 – 1929) was an English writer, biographer and newspaper editor.
Walter Copeland Jerrold (1865 – 1929) was an English writer, biographer and newspaper editor.
Walter Sichel
Walter Sichel (1855-1933) was an English biographer and lawyer, the brother of Edith Helen Sichel, of German descent, born in London and educated at Harrow and at Balliol College, Oxford.
Walter Sichel (1855-1933) was an English biographer and lawyer, the brother of Edith Helen Sichel, of German descent, born in London and educated at Harrow and at Balliol College, Oxford.
Walter Wilson (biographer)
Walter Wilson (1781?–1847) was an English biographer of nonconformist clergy and their churches.
Walter Wilson (1781?–1847) was an English biographer of nonconformist clergy and their churches.
Wendy Monk
Wendy Elizabeth Monk (1915 – 2000), wife of theatre critic J.C. Trewin (1908–1990), whom she married on October 4, 1938.
Wendy Elizabeth Monk (1915 – 2000), wife of theatre critic J.C. Trewin (1908–1990), whom she married on October 4, 1938.
William Blyth Gerish
William Blyth Gerish was an antiquarian, biographer and folklorist of Hertfordshire.
William Blyth Gerish was an antiquarian, biographer and folklorist of Hertfordshire.
William Fiddian Moulton
Rev. William Moulton (14 March 1835 – 5 February 1898) was an English Methodist minister, Biblical scholar and educator.
Rev. William Moulton (14 March 1835 – 5 February 1898) was an English Methodist minister, Biblical scholar and educator.
William Gilpin (priest)
The Reverend William Gilpin was an English artist, clergyman, schoolmaster, and author, best known as one of the originators of the idea of the picturesque.
The Reverend William Gilpin was an English artist, clergyman, schoolmaster, and author, best known as one of the originators of the idea of the picturesque.
William Hayley
William Hayley (9 November 1745 – 12 November 1820) was an English writer, best known as the friend and biographer of William Cowper.
William Hayley (9 November 1745 – 12 November 1820) was an English writer, best known as the friend and biographer of William Cowper.
William Henry Reed
William Henry "Billy" Reed (29 July 1876 – 2 July 1942) was an English violinist, teacher, minor composer, conductor and biographer of Sir Edward Elgar.
William Henry "Billy" Reed (29 July 1876 – 2 July 1942) was an English violinist, teacher, minor composer, conductor and biographer of Sir Edward Elgar.
William Henry Wesley
William Henry Wesley (died October 1922) was an author of notices in the Dictionary of National Biography, including the short one given for the astronomer Arthur Cowper Ranyard.
William Henry Wesley (died October 1922) was an author of notices in the Dictionary of National Biography, including the short one given for the astronomer Arthur Cowper Ranyard.
William Latymer
William Latymer or Latimer (1499–1583) was an English evangelical clergyman, Dean of Peterborough from 1560.
William Latymer or Latimer (1499–1583) was an English evangelical clergyman, Dean of Peterborough from 1560.
William Munk
William Munk (1816 – 1898) was an English physician, now remembered for his work as a medical historian and "Munk's Roll", a biographical reference work on the Royal College of Physicians.
William Munk (1816 – 1898) was an English physician, now remembered for his work as a medical historian and "Munk's Roll", a biographical reference work on the Royal College of Physicians.
William of Ramsey
William of Ramsey (fl. 1219) was a 13th Century English Benedictine monk of Croyland Abbey (sometimes written Crowland).
William of Ramsey (fl. 1219) was a 13th Century English Benedictine monk of Croyland Abbey (sometimes written Crowland).
William Roberts (biographer)
William Roberts (1767, Newington Butts – 21 May 1849) was an English barrister and legal writer, an evangelical journal editor and the first biographer of Hannah More.
William Roberts (1767, Newington Butts – 21 May 1849) was an English barrister and legal writer, an evangelical journal editor and the first biographer of Hannah More.
William Roscoe
William Roscoe (8 March 1753 – 30 June 1831), was an English historian and miscellaneous writer.
William Roscoe (8 March 1753 – 30 June 1831), was an English historian and miscellaneous writer.
William Shepherd (minister)
William Shepherd (1768–1847) was an English dissenting minister and politician, known also as a poet and writer.
William Shepherd (1768–1847) was an English dissenting minister and politician, known also as a poet and writer.
William Stevens (writer)
William Stevens was an English hosier and lay writer on religious topics fromm a High Church perspective, the biographer and editor of the works of William Jones of Nayland.
William Stevens was an English hosier and lay writer on religious topics fromm a High Church perspective, the biographer and editor of the works of William Jones of Nayland.
William Turner (biographer)
William Turner (1788–1853) was an English Unitarian minister, known as a biographer.
William Turner (1788–1853) was an English Unitarian minister, known as a biographer.
Winifred Gérin
Winifred Eveleen Gérin, OBE (7 October 1901 – 28 June 1981) was an English biographer born in Hamburg.
Winifred Eveleen Gérin, OBE (7 October 1901 – 28 June 1981) was an English biographer born in Hamburg.
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a British Conservative politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a British Conservative politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War.