People from Exeter
Aaron Dawson
Aaron Peter Dawson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Exeter City in Football League One.
Aaron Peter Dawson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Exeter City in Football League One.
Aaron Jarvis
Aaron Jarvis is a rugby union player previously playing for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership, playing predominantly as a prop.
Aaron Jarvis is a rugby union player previously playing for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership, playing predominantly as a prop.
Abraham Ezekiel Ezekiel
Abraham Ezekiel Ezekiel, was an English engraver.
Abraham Ezekiel Ezekiel, was an English engraver.
Alfred Merle Norman
Alfred Merle Norman (29 August 1831 – 26 October 1918) was an English clergyman and naturalist.
Alfred Merle Norman (29 August 1831 – 26 October 1918) was an English clergyman and naturalist.
Alfred Sellman
Alfred Sellman (1881 – after 1904) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.
Alfred Sellman (1881 – after 1904) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.
Ambrose Hartwell
Ambrose Walter Hartwell (born 28 June 1883, deceased) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Small Heath (later renamed Birmingham) and Bradford Park Avenue in the F...
Ambrose Walter Hartwell (born 28 June 1883, deceased) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Small Heath (later renamed Birmingham) and Bradford Park Avenue in the F...
Andrew Brice
Andrew Brice, was an English printer.
Andrew Brice, was an English printer.
Arthur Childs-Clarke
Arthur William Childs-Clarke (13 May 1905 – 19 February 1980) was an English first class cricketer who played for Middlesex and Northamptonshire County Cricket Club.
Arthur William Childs-Clarke (13 May 1905 – 19 February 1980) was an English first class cricketer who played for Middlesex and Northamptonshire County Cricket Club.
Augustus Short
Augustus Short (11 June 1802 – 5 October 1883), was the first Anglican bishop of Adelaide, South Australia.
Augustus Short (11 June 1802 – 5 October 1883), was the first Anglican bishop of Adelaide, South Australia.
Baldwin of Exeter
Baldwin of Exeter (c. 1125-19 November 1190) was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1185 and 1190.
Baldwin of Exeter (c. 1125-19 November 1190) was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1185 and 1190.
Baldwin of Forde
Baldwin of Exeter (c. 1125-19 November 1190) was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1185 and 1190.
Baldwin of Exeter (c. 1125-19 November 1190) was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1185 and 1190.
Barry McConnell
Barry McConnell is an English footballer, currently playing for Southern Football League Premier Division side Truro City.
Barry McConnell is an English footballer, currently playing for Southern Football League Premier Division side Truro City.
Ben Way
Benjamin Peter Bernard Way Ben Way is an English entrepreneur best known for his appearance on Secret Millionaire, he started his first company at the age of 15.
Benjamin Peter Bernard Way Ben Way is an English entrepreneur best known for his appearance on Secret Millionaire, he started his first company at the age of 15.
Benjamin Bowring
Benjamin Bowring was an English-Canadian watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman.
Benjamin Bowring was an English-Canadian watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman.
Benjamin Lucraft
Benjamin Lucraft (born 1809) was a famous craftsman chair-carver in London where his radical inclinations led him to be involved in many political movements.
Benjamin Lucraft (born 1809) was a famous craftsman chair-carver in London where his radical inclinations led him to be involved in many political movements.
Beth Gibbons
Beth Gibbons (born 4 January 1965) is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the iconic English band Portishead.
Beth Gibbons (born 4 January 1965) is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the iconic English band Portishead.
Bill Buckenham
William Elijah "Bill" Buckenham (3 February 1888 – June 1954) was an English amateur footballer who played for both Woolwich Arsenal and Southampton in 1909–10.
William Elijah "Bill" Buckenham (3 February 1888 – June 1954) was an English amateur footballer who played for both Woolwich Arsenal and Southampton in 1909–10.
Bradley James
Bradley James (born 11 October 1983) is an English actor from Exeter, Devon.
Bradley James (born 11 October 1983) is an English actor from Exeter, Devon.
Caroline Leakey
Caroline Woolmer Leakey was an English writer, whose poetry and only novel were influenced and based on her experience living in Van Diemen's Land for five years between 1848 and 1853.
Caroline Woolmer Leakey was an English writer, whose poetry and only novel were influenced and based on her experience living in Van Diemen's Land for five years between 1848 and 1853.
Charles Brooke (Jesuit)
Charles Brooke (1777–1852), was an English Jesuit.
Charles Brooke (1777–1852), was an English Jesuit.
Charles Collier Michell
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Collier Michell, (29 March 1793–28 March 1851), later known as Charles Cornwallis Michell, was a British soldier, first surveyor-general in the Cape, road ...
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Collier Michell, (29 March 1793–28 March 1851), later known as Charles Cornwallis Michell, was a British soldier, first surveyor-general in the Cape, road ...
Charles Grene Ellicombe
General Sir Charles Grene Ellicombe KCB (3 August 1783 – 7 June 1871) was an English General and a Royal Engineer, reaching the rank of Colonel Commandant within the Corps.
General Sir Charles Grene Ellicombe KCB (3 August 1783 – 7 June 1871) was an English General and a Royal Engineer, reaching the rank of Colonel Commandant within the Corps.
Charlie Chignell
Thomas William "Charlie" Chignell (28 April 1866 – 17 November 1952) was an England-born South African international rugby union player, he played provincial rugby for Western Province.
Thomas William "Charlie" Chignell (28 April 1866 – 17 November 1952) was an England-born South African international rugby union player, he played provincial rugby for Western Province.
Chris Martin
Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin is an English singer-songwriter, who is the lead vocalist, pianist and rhythm guitarist of the band Coldplay.
Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin is an English singer-songwriter, who is the lead vocalist, pianist and rhythm guitarist of the band Coldplay.
Chris Welsby
Chris Welsby (born in 1948 in Exeter, Great Britain) – British experimental filmmaker, moving image installations]], new media artist.
Chris Welsby (born in 1948 in Exeter, Great Britain) – British experimental filmmaker, moving image installations]], new media artist.
Clare Morrall
Clare Morrall (born 1952) is an English novelist.
Clare Morrall (born 1952) is an English novelist.
Cliff Bastin
Clifford Sydney Bastin (14 March 1912 – 4 December 1991) was an English football player.
Clifford Sydney Bastin (14 March 1912 – 4 December 1991) was an English football player.
Colin Cameron (politician)
Colin Cameron (September 28, 1896 – July 28, 1968) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral districts of Nanaimo from 1953 to 1958 and Nanaimo—Cowichan—The Islands from 1962 to 1...
Colin Cameron (September 28, 1896 – July 28, 1968) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral districts of Nanaimo from 1953 to 1958 and Nanaimo—Cowichan—The Islands from 1962 to 1...
Darren Crompton
Darren Crompton is a professional rugby union player for Bristol Rugby.
Darren Crompton is a professional rugby union player for Bristol Rugby.
Dave Hancock (footballer)
David Jeffrey Hancock (24 July 1938 - 6 June 2007) was an English professional footballer.
David Jeffrey Hancock (24 July 1938 - 6 June 2007) was an English professional footballer.
David Lye
David Frank Lye (born 11 April 1979) is an English cricketer.
David Frank Lye (born 11 April 1979) is an English cricketer.
Dean Moxey
Dean William Moxey (born Exeter, January 14, 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship side Crystal Palace.
Dean William Moxey (born Exeter, January 14, 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship side Crystal Palace.
Dick Pym
Richard Henry Pym was a football player best known for being the Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper at the first ever FA Cup final to be played at Wembley Stadium in 1923.
Richard Henry Pym was a football player best known for being the Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper at the first ever FA Cup final to be played at Wembley Stadium in 1923.
Edward Coffin
Edward Coffin (alias Hatton) (Exeter, 1570 – 17 April 1626, Saint-Omer's College) was an English Jesuit.
Edward Coffin (alias Hatton) (Exeter, 1570 – 17 April 1626, Saint-Omer's College) was an English Jesuit.
Edward Williams (British Army officer)
Brigadier Edward Stephen Bruce Williams CBE (2 November 1892 – 20 January 1977) was a distinguished British Army officer whose career spanned 35 years.
Brigadier Edward Stephen Bruce Williams CBE (2 November 1892 – 20 January 1977) was a distinguished British Army officer whose career spanned 35 years.
Edward Williams (cricketer, born 1892)
Brigadier Edward Stephen Bruce Williams CBE was a distinguished British Army officer whose career spanned 35 years.
Brigadier Edward Stephen Bruce Williams CBE was a distinguished British Army officer whose career spanned 35 years.
Eleanor Coade
Eleanor Coade is known for manufacturing Neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments made of Lithodipyra for over 50 years from 1769 until her death.
Eleanor Coade is known for manufacturing Neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments made of Lithodipyra for over 50 years from 1769 until her death.
Ella Edmondson
Eleanor Rose "Ella" Edmondson (born 22 January 1986; Hammersmith, London, England) is an English singer-songwriter.
Eleanor Rose "Ella" Edmondson (born 22 January 1986; Hammersmith, London, England) is an English singer-songwriter.
Elliott Frear
Elliott Thomas Frear is a footballer who plays for Football League One side Exeter City.
Elliott Thomas Frear is a footballer who plays for Football League One side Exeter City.
Elsie Knocker
Elsie Knocker was a British nurse and ambulance driver in World War I who, together with her friend Mairi Chisholm, won numerous medals for bravery and for saving the lives of thousands of soldi...
Elsie Knocker was a British nurse and ambulance driver in World War I who, together with her friend Mairi Chisholm, won numerous medals for bravery and for saving the lives of thousands of soldi...
Emily Bruni
Emily Bruni (b. 1975 in Exeter, Devon), is an English actress.
Emily Bruni (b. 1975 in Exeter, Devon), is an English actress.
F. Gordon A. Stone
Francis Gordon Albert Stone CBE, FRS, FRSC was an English chemist who was a prolific and decorated scholar.
Francis Gordon Albert Stone CBE, FRS, FRSC was an English chemist who was a prolific and decorated scholar.
Fred Karno
Frederick John Westcott, best known by his stage name Fred Karno, was a theatre impresario of the British music hall.
Frederick John Westcott, best known by his stage name Fred Karno, was a theatre impresario of the British music hall.
Gary Wallen
Gary Wallen (born 9 April 1955) is a former English cricketer.
Gary Wallen (born 9 April 1955) is a former English cricketer.
George Elias Tuckett
George Elias Tuckett (December 4, 1835, Exeter, England - February 19, 1900) was mayor of Hamilton, Ontario in 1896.
George Elias Tuckett (December 4, 1835, Exeter, England - February 19, 1900) was mayor of Hamilton, Ontario in 1896.
George Fowler (magistrate)
Sir George Jefford Fowler was an English solicitor who served as Chief Magistrate for Kingston upon Thames for thirty years.
Sir George Jefford Fowler was an English solicitor who served as Chief Magistrate for Kingston upon Thames for thirty years.
George Hakewill
George Hakewill (1578 or 1579 – 1649) was an English clergyman and author.
George Hakewill (1578 or 1579 – 1649) was an English clergyman and author.
George Percival Bargery
George Percival Bargery (1876 – 1966) was an English missionary and linguist from Exeter, Devon.
George Percival Bargery (1876 – 1966) was an English missionary and linguist from Exeter, Devon.
George Rowe (printmaker)
George Rowe was a Cheltenham printmaker, lithographer and business man who emigrated to Australia to prospect for gold after experiencing business difficulties in Cheltenham.
George Rowe was a Cheltenham printmaker, lithographer and business man who emigrated to Australia to prospect for gold after experiencing business difficulties in Cheltenham.
Gordon Charles Steele
Captain Gordon Charles Steele VC (1 November 1892 – 4 January 1981) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the ...
Captain Gordon Charles Steele VC (1 November 1892 – 4 January 1981) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the ...
Gordon Shattock
Sir Gordon Shattock (born 12 May 1928, Exeter — died 10 April 2010) was a British Conservative Party's Western-area Chairman, who survived the 1984 Brighton bombing, which claimed the life of hi...
Sir Gordon Shattock (born 12 May 1928, Exeter — died 10 April 2010) was a British Conservative Party's Western-area Chairman, who survived the 1984 Brighton bombing, which claimed the life of hi...
Harry Veitch
Sir Harry James Veitch (24 June 1840 – 6 July 1924) was an eminent English horticulturist in the nineteenth century, who was the head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons, based i...
Sir Harry James Veitch (24 June 1840 – 6 July 1924) was an eminent English horticulturist in the nineteenth century, who was the head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons, based i...
Henry Chadwick (writer)
Henry Chadwick, often called the "father of baseball," was a sportswriter, baseball statistician and historian.
Henry Chadwick, often called the "father of baseball," was a sportswriter, baseball statistician and historian.
Henry James Brooke
Henry James Brooke (1771–1857), was an English crystallographer.
Henry James Brooke (1771–1857), was an English crystallographer.
Herbert Augustine Carter
Major Herbert Augustine Carter VC (26 May 1874 – 13 January 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy th...
Major Herbert Augustine Carter VC (26 May 1874 – 13 January 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy th...
Irene Vanbrugh
Dame Irene Vanbrugh DBE (2 December 1872–30 November 1949), née Barnes, was an English actress.
Dame Irene Vanbrugh DBE (2 December 1872–30 November 1949), née Barnes, was an English actress.
Jackson of Exeter
William Jackson, referred to as Jackson of Exeter, was an English organist and composer.
William Jackson, referred to as Jackson of Exeter, was an English organist and composer.
James Foster (Baptist minister)
James Foster (6 September 1697, Exeter – 5 November 1753, Pinners' Hall, Middlesex) was an English Baptist minister.
James Foster (6 September 1697, Exeter – 5 November 1753, Pinners' Hall, Middlesex) was an English Baptist minister.
James Gandy
James Gandy was an English portrait-painter, one of the earliest native English painters.
James Gandy was an English portrait-painter, one of the earliest native English painters.
James Holman
James Holman FRS (October 15, 1786 – July 29, 1857), known as the "Blind Traveler," was a British adventurer, author and social observer, best known for his writings on his extensive travels.
James Holman FRS (October 15, 1786 – July 29, 1857), known as the "Blind Traveler," was a British adventurer, author and social observer, best known for his writings on his extensive travels.
James Manning (lawyer)
James Manning (1781–1866) was an English barrister, serjeant-at-law and law writer.
James Manning (1781–1866) was an English barrister, serjeant-at-law and law writer.
James Veitch (horticulturist)
James Veitch (25 January 1792 – May 1863) was the second in a long line of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.
James Veitch (25 January 1792 – May 1863) was the second in a long line of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.
James Veitch, Jr.
James Veitch (24 May 1815 – September 1869) was the third in a long line of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.
James Veitch (24 May 1815 – September 1869) was the third in a long line of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.
Joe Cornish (photographer)
Joe Cornish (born 1958) is a British photographer noted for his large format landscapes.
Joe Cornish (born 1958) is a British photographer noted for his large format landscapes.
Joe Oliver (cricketer)
Richard Michael Oliver also known as Joe (born 16 December 1946) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Michael Oliver also known as Joe (born 16 December 1946) is a former English cricketer.
Joel Redman
Joel Pettyfer (born February 21, 1987), better known by his ring name Joel Redman, is a British professional wrestler, who is best known for his work on the independent circuit in the Unit...
Joel Pettyfer (born February 21, 1987), better known by his ring name Joel Redman, is a British professional wrestler, who is best known for his work on the independent circuit in the Unit...
John Baring (1697-1748)
John Baring (1697–1748) came to England in 1717 as a German immigrant, apprenticed to a wool merchant.
John Baring (1697–1748) came to England in 1717 as a German immigrant, apprenticed to a wool merchant.
John Baring (1697–1748)
John Baring (1697–1748) came to England in 1717 as a German immigrant, apprenticed to a wool merchant.
John Baring (1697–1748) came to England in 1717 as a German immigrant, apprenticed to a wool merchant.
John Blackall
John Blackall M.D., FRCP (24 December 1771–10 January 1860) was a physician.
John Blackall M.D., FRCP (24 December 1771–10 January 1860) was a physician.
John Bowring
Sir John Bowring, KCB was an English political economist, traveller, miscellaneous writer, polyglot, and the 4th Governor of Hong Kong.
Sir John Bowring, KCB was an English political economist, traveller, miscellaneous writer, polyglot, and the 4th Governor of Hong Kong.
John Gould Veitch
John Gould Veitch (April 1839 – 13 August 1870) was a horticulturist and traveller, one of the first Victorian plant hunters to visit Japan.
John Gould Veitch (April 1839 – 13 August 1870) was a horticulturist and traveller, one of the first Victorian plant hunters to visit Japan.
John Hayward (architect)
John Hayward (1807–1891) was a Gothic Revival architect based in Exeter, Devon, who gained the reputation as “the senior architect in the west of England”.
John Hayward (1807–1891) was a Gothic Revival architect based in Exeter, Devon, who gained the reputation as “the senior architect in the west of England”.
John Impey
John E. Impey (born 11 August 1954 in Exeter) is an English former professional football player and manager.
John E. Impey (born 11 August 1954 in Exeter) is an English former professional football player and manager.
John Manners (cricketer)
John Errol Manners (born September 25, 1914 at Exeter, Devon) is a former English cricketer.
John Errol Manners (born September 25, 1914 at Exeter, Devon) is a former English cricketer.
John Rowe (merchant)
John Rowe (1715–1787) was a property developer and merchant in 18th century Boston, Massachusetts, USA. As a merchant, John Rowe's most famous cargo was the tea that played a starring role in th...
John Rowe (1715–1787) was a property developer and merchant in 18th century Boston, Massachusetts, USA. As a merchant, John Rowe's most famous cargo was the tea that played a starring role in th...
John Scott (rugby union)
John Scott (born 28 September 1954) is a former rugby union international who represented England from 1978 to 1984.
John Scott (born 28 September 1954) is a former rugby union international who represented England from 1978 to 1984.
John Stockham
Captain John Stockham (24 July 1765 - 6 February 1814) was an officer in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, whose career is now obscured to the point that very little of his life is know...
Captain John Stockham (24 July 1765 - 6 February 1814) was an officer in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, whose career is now obscured to the point that very little of his life is know...
John Tyndall (politician)
John Hutchyns Tyndall was an English politician who was prominently associated with several fascist/neo-Nazi sects.
John Hutchyns Tyndall was an English politician who was prominently associated with several fascist/neo-Nazi sects.
John Wilkinson (Singaporean footballer)
John Colbridge Wilkinson is a footballer who plays for Home United and the Singapore national team.
John Colbridge Wilkinson is a footballer who plays for Home United and the Singapore national team.
Jonathan Smith (tennis)
Jonathan Smith (born January 29, 1955) is a former professional tennis player.
Jonathan Smith (born January 29, 1955) is a former professional tennis player.
Joseph Bretland
Joseph Bretland, was an English dissenting minister.
Joseph Bretland, was an English dissenting minister.
Joseph of Exeter
Joseph of Exeter was a twelfth century Latin poet from Exeter, England.
Joseph of Exeter was a twelfth century Latin poet from Exeter, England.
Jules Redman
Joel Pettyfer (born February 21, 1987), better known by his ring name Joel Redman, is a British professional wrestler, who is best known for his work on the independent circuit in the Unit...
Joel Pettyfer (born February 21, 1987), better known by his ring name Joel Redman, is a British professional wrestler, who is best known for his work on the independent circuit in the Unit...
Katie Hopkins
Katie Hopkins (born 31 May 1975) is a British reality television contestant, businesswoman and journalist, best known for her 2007 appearance on the third UK series of TV reality programme Th...
Katie Hopkins (born 31 May 1975) is a British reality television contestant, businesswoman and journalist, best known for her 2007 appearance on the third UK series of TV reality programme Th...
Kenneth Barnes
Sir Kenneth Ralph Barnes, KGB, CBE was director of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, from 1909 until 1955.
Sir Kenneth Ralph Barnes, KGB, CBE was director of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, from 1909 until 1955.
Kevin Hill (footballer)
Kevin Hill (born 6 March 1976 in Exeter) is a professional footballer, who plays for Tiverton Town.
Kevin Hill (born 6 March 1976 in Exeter) is a professional footballer, who plays for Tiverton Town.
Lawrence Sail
Lawrence Sail (born 29 October 1942) is a contemporary British poet and writer.
Lawrence Sail (born 29 October 1942) is a contemporary British poet and writer.
Liam Tancock
Liam John Tancock (born 7 May 1985 in Exeter, England) is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events.
Liam John Tancock (born 7 May 1985 in Exeter, England) is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events.
Lilly Martin Spencer
Lilly Martin Spencer was one of the most popular and widely reproduced American female genre painters in the mid-nineteenth century.
Lilly Martin Spencer was one of the most popular and widely reproduced American female genre painters in the mid-nineteenth century.
Mark Came
Mark Came (born September 14, 1961, Exeter) was a professional footballer who made more than 300 Football League appearances for Bolton Wanderers, Chester City and Exeter City.
Mark Came (born September 14, 1961, Exeter) was a professional footballer who made more than 300 Football League appearances for Bolton Wanderers, Chester City and Exeter City.
Martin Phillips
Martin John "Buster" Phillips (born 13 March 1976) is an English former professional footballer.
Martin John "Buster" Phillips (born 13 March 1976) is an English former professional footballer.
Mathew Theedom
Mathew Charles Theedom (born 1 October 1977) is an English cricketer.
Mathew Charles Theedom (born 1 October 1977) is an English cricketer.
Matt Rickard
Matthew Rickard is an English footballer who plays as a striker for USA College team Michigan Wolverines.
Matthew Rickard is an English footballer who plays as a striker for USA College team Michigan Wolverines.
Matthew Robinson (footballer)
Matthew Richard Robinson (born 23 December 1974 in Exeter) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a full back for Swindon Supermarine.
Matthew Richard Robinson (born 23 December 1974 in Exeter) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a full back for Swindon Supermarine.
Matthew Wood (cricketer, born 1980)
Matthew James Wood (born September 30, 1980, Exeter, Devon) is an English cricketer who plays for Nottinghamshire.
Matthew James Wood (born September 30, 1980, Exeter, Devon) is an English cricketer who plays for Nottinghamshire.
Mervyn Gill
Mervyn John Gill (born 13 April 1931) is a retired English football goalkeeper who spent most of his playing career with Torquay United.
Mervyn John Gill (born 13 April 1931) is a retired English football goalkeeper who spent most of his playing career with Torquay United.
Michael Coles
Michael Timothy Coles (born 11 August 1965 in Exeter, England), was an international speedway rider in the United Kingdom.
Michael Timothy Coles (born 11 August 1965 in Exeter, England), was an international speedway rider in the United Kingdom.
Michael Coles (speedway rider)
Michael Timothy Coles, was an international speedway rider in the United Kingdom.
Michael Timothy Coles, was an international speedway rider in the United Kingdom.
Mildred Veitch
Anna Mildred Veitch B.A. (1889 – 1971) was the last member of the Veitch family of horticulturists to manage the family business of Veitch Nurseries.
Anna Mildred Veitch B.A. (1889 – 1971) was the last member of the Veitch family of horticulturists to manage the family business of Veitch Nurseries.
Moritz de Hadeln
Moritz de Hadeln is a Swiss documentary Film director and photographer, who became a Film Festival director.
Moritz de Hadeln is a Swiss documentary Film director and photographer, who became a Film Festival director.
Nicholas Hilliard
Nicholas Hilliard (c. 1547 – 7 January 1619) was an English goldsmith and limner best known for his portrait miniatures of members of the courts of Elizabeth I and James I of England.
Nicholas Hilliard (c. 1547 – 7 January 1619) was an English goldsmith and limner best known for his portrait miniatures of members of the courts of Elizabeth I and James I of England.
Paul Rice (cricketer)
Paul Christopher Rice is a former English cricketer.
Paul Christopher Rice is a former English cricketer.
Peter Courtenay
Peter Courtenay was Bishop of Exeter and subsequently Bishop of Winchester.
Peter Courtenay was Bishop of Exeter and subsequently Bishop of Winchester.
Peter Darke
Peter Darke (born 21 December 1953) is a retired English footballer who played as a full back.
Peter Darke (born 21 December 1953) is a retired English footballer who played as a full back.
Princess Henrietta of England
Henrietta of England was born a Princess of England and Scotland as the youngest daughter of King Charles I of England and his consort Henrietta Maria of France.
Henrietta of England was born a Princess of England and Scotland as the youngest daughter of King Charles I of England and his consort Henrietta Maria of France.
Rachel Schofield
Rachel Schofield (born 1976) is a journalist who works for the BBC. She can usually be seen presenting regular relief shifts on BBC News, the corporation's rolling news channel, each Monday-Wedn...
Rachel Schofield (born 1976) is a journalist who works for the BBC. She can usually be seen presenting regular relief shifts on BBC News, the corporation's rolling news channel, each Monday-Wedn...
Rebecca Worthley
Rebecca Worthley (born 1981) is a singer-songwriter from Exeter, UK.
Rebecca Worthley (born 1981) is a singer-songwriter from Exeter, UK.
Reginald Applin
Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Vincent Kempenfelt Applin DSO, OBE (11 April 1869 – 5 April 1957) was a British military officer who took a prominent part in the development of machine gun tac...
Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Vincent Kempenfelt Applin DSO, OBE (11 April 1869 – 5 April 1957) was a British military officer who took a prominent part in the development of machine gun tac...
Richard de Exeter
Richard de Exeter, Anglo-Irish knight and baron, fl.
Richard de Exeter, Anglo-Irish knight and baron, fl.
Richard Eastcott
Richard Eastcourt, was an English writer on music.
Richard Eastcourt, was an English writer on music.
Richard Parker (sailor)
Richard Parker was an English sailor executed for his role as president of the so-called "Floating Republic", a naval mutiny in the Royal Navy which took place at the Nore between 12 May and 16 ...
Richard Parker was an English sailor executed for his role as president of the so-called "Floating Republic", a naval mutiny in the Royal Navy which took place at the Nore between 12 May and 16 ...
Richard Tapper Cadbury
Richard Tapper Cadbury (1768 – 13 March 1860) came to Birmingham in 1794 and started a linen draper's business in partnership with a fellow Quaker His children included John Cadbury who was give...
Richard Tapper Cadbury (1768 – 13 March 1860) came to Birmingham in 1794 and started a linen draper's business in partnership with a fellow Quaker His children included John Cadbury who was give...
Robert Henry (speedway rider)
Robert Frank Henry (born 28 June 1954) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider, who rode for Mildenhall Fen Tigers for eleven seasons, later going on to manage the team.
Robert Frank Henry (born 28 June 1954) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider, who rode for Mildenhall Fen Tigers for eleven seasons, later going on to manage the team.
Robert Kekewich
Major General Robert George Kekewich CB (17 June 1854 – 5 November 1914) was a Victorian era British Army officer.
Major General Robert George Kekewich CB (17 June 1854 – 5 November 1914) was a Victorian era British Army officer.
Robert Parsons (composer)
Robert Parsons was an English composer.
Robert Parsons was an English composer.
Robert Veitch
Robert Toswill Veitch (1823 – 1885) was a member of the family of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.
Robert Toswill Veitch (1823 – 1885) was a member of the family of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.
Robert Walker (MP)
Robert Walker was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons of England from 1640 to 1643 and from 1661 to 1673.
Robert Walker was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons of England from 1640 to 1643 and from 1661 to 1673.
Rupert Wyatt
Rupert Wyatt (born 26 October 1972) is a British writer and film director.
Rupert Wyatt (born 26 October 1972) is a British writer and film director.
Samuel Ludlow (surgeon)
Samuel Ludlow (died 1853) was a British surgeon in the East India Company medical establishment, serving in the Bengal Presidency in British India during the first half of the 19th century.
Samuel Ludlow (died 1853) was a British surgeon in the East India Company medical establishment, serving in the Bengal Presidency in British India during the first half of the 19th century.
Sativola
Sativola or Sidwell was a virgin saint from the English county of Devon, possibly of British origin.
Sativola or Sidwell was a virgin saint from the English county of Devon, possibly of British origin.
Simon Baskerville
Sir Simon Baskerville, M.D., was an English physician.
Sir Simon Baskerville, M.D., was an English physician.
Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet
Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet was an English merchant banker, later becoming the first of the Baring Baronets.
Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet was an English merchant banker, later becoming the first of the Baring Baronets.
Sir Henry Northcote, 5th Baronet
Sir Henry Northcote, 5th Baronet (1710 – 28 May 1743), English politician, was a member of a family which had long been settled in Devon, tracing their descent from Galfridas de Nordcote w...
Sir Henry Northcote, 5th Baronet (1710 – 28 May 1743), English politician, was a member of a family which had long been settled in Devon, tracing their descent from Galfridas de Nordcote w...
Stan Charlton
Stanley "Stan" Charlton (born 28 June 1929 in Exeter, Devon) is an English former football player and manager.
Stanley "Stan" Charlton (born 28 June 1929 in Exeter, Devon) is an English former football player and manager.
Steve Holliday
Steven John Holliday (born October 26, 1956, Exeter) is the Chief Executive of National Grid plc.
Steven John Holliday (born October 26, 1956, Exeter) is the Chief Executive of National Grid plc.
Stuart Hooper
Stuart Hooper (born 18 November 1981 in Exeter, England) is a rugby union player for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership.
Stuart Hooper (born 18 November 1981 in Exeter, England) is a rugby union player for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership.
Suzi Leather
Dame Susan Catherine "Suzi" Leather, DBE DL, sometimes known as Susie Leather, has been the chair of the Charity Commission since 1 August 2006.
Dame Susan Catherine "Suzi" Leather, DBE DL, sometimes known as Susie Leather, has been the chair of the Charity Commission since 1 August 2006.
Theodore Hardy
Theodore Bayley Hardy VC, DSO, MC (20 October 1863 – 18 October 1918) was a Chaplain in the British Army and English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award...
Theodore Bayley Hardy VC, DSO, MC (20 October 1863 – 18 October 1918) was a Chaplain in the British Army and English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award...
Thomas Bampfield
Thomas Bampfield or Bampfylde was an English who politician who sat in the House of Commonsw beween 1654 and 1660.
Thomas Bampfield or Bampfylde was an English who politician who sat in the House of Commonsw beween 1654 and 1660.
Thomas Bodley
Sir Thomas Bodley (2 March 1545 – 28 January 1613) was an English diplomat and scholar, founder of the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
Sir Thomas Bodley (2 March 1545 – 28 January 1613) was an English diplomat and scholar, founder of the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
Thomas Carew (died 1681)
Sir Thomas Carew was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1681.
Sir Thomas Carew was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1681.
Thomas Hincks
Thomas Hincks (1818–1899) was a British cleric and a naturalist known for his work on zoophytes and bryozoa.
Thomas Hincks (1818–1899) was a British cleric and a naturalist known for his work on zoophytes and bryozoa.
Thomas Kerslake
Thomas Kerslake was an English bookseller and antiquarian.
Thomas Kerslake was an English bookseller and antiquarian.
Thomas Mudge (horologist)
Thomas Mudge was an English horologist who invented the lever escapement, the greatest single improvement ever applied to pocket watches.
Thomas Mudge was an English horologist who invented the lever escapement, the greatest single improvement ever applied to pocket watches.
Thomas Yalden
Thomas Yalden (1670 – July 16, 1736) was an English poet and translator.
Thomas Yalden (1670 – July 16, 1736) was an English poet and translator.
Tom Morton-Smith
Thomas Edward Morton-Smith, is an English playwright.
Thomas Edward Morton-Smith, is an English playwright.
Tommy Cooper
Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper was a popular Welsh prop comedian and magician from Caerphilly, South Wales.
Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper was a popular Welsh prop comedian and magician from Caerphilly, South Wales.
Trehawke Kekewich
Sir Trehawke Herbert Kekewich, 1st Baronet (11 July 1851 – 10 March 1932) was an English barrister and judge.
Sir Trehawke Herbert Kekewich, 1st Baronet (11 July 1851 – 10 March 1932) was an English barrister and judge.
Victor White (aviator)
Lieutenant Victor Rodney Stokes White was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Lieutenant Victor Rodney Stokes White was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Walter Branscombe
Walter Branscombe (or Walter Bronscombe, Walter Branescombe, Walter Bronescombe, or Walter Bronescomb; circa 1220–1280) was Bishop of Exeter from 1258 to 1280.
Walter Branscombe (or Walter Bronscombe, Walter Branescombe, Walter Bronescombe, or Walter Bronescomb; circa 1220–1280) was Bishop of Exeter from 1258 to 1280.
William Baker Pitt
Reverend William Baker Pitt (18 January 1856 - 21 November 1936) was the founder of Swindon Town Football Club and also curate of Christ Church, Swindon until 1881 and rector of Liddington from...
Reverend William Baker Pitt (18 January 1856 - 21 November 1936) was the founder of Swindon Town Football Club and also curate of Christ Church, Swindon until 1881 and rector of Liddington from...
William Benjamin Carpenter
William Benjamin Carpenter MD CB FRS (29 October 1813 – November 19, 1885) was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist and physiologist.
William Benjamin Carpenter MD CB FRS (29 October 1813 – November 19, 1885) was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist and physiologist.
William Francis Ainsworth
William Francis Ainsworth was an English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist, known also as a writer and editor.
William Francis Ainsworth was an English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist, known also as a writer and editor.
William Hakewill
William Hakewill (1574–1655) was an English legal antiquarian and M.P.
William Hakewill (1574–1655) was an English legal antiquarian and M.P.
William Henry Drew
William Henry Drew (1854-1933) was a British textile worker, early trade unionist and one of the founders of the Independent Labour Party.
William Henry Drew (1854-1933) was a British textile worker, early trade unionist and one of the founders of the Independent Labour Party.
William John Yendell
Rear Admiral William John Yendell CB (1903–1988) was a British Royal Navy officer.
Rear Admiral William John Yendell CB (1903–1988) was a British Royal Navy officer.
William Kingdon Clifford
William Kingdon Clifford FRS (4 May 1845 – 3 March 1879) was an English mathematician and philosopher.
William Kingdon Clifford FRS (4 May 1845 – 3 March 1879) was an English mathematician and philosopher.
William of Exeter (died 1365)
William of Exeter (died 1365) was an English writer.
William of Exeter (died 1365) was an English writer.
William of Exeter (fl. 1320-1340)
William of Exeter was a fourteenth-century English author.
William of Exeter was a fourteenth-century English author.
William Peryam
Sir William Peryam was an English judge who, in 1593, rose to the top position of Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.
Sir William Peryam was an English judge who, in 1593, rose to the top position of Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.
William Reynolds (theologian)
William Reynolds was an English Roman Catholic theologian and Biblical scholar.
William Reynolds was an English Roman Catholic theologian and Biblical scholar.
William Temple (bishop)
William Temple (15 October 1881 – 26 October 1944) was a bishop in the Church of England.
William Temple (15 October 1881 – 26 October 1944) was a bishop in the Church of England.
William Tooker
William Tooker (or Tucker) (Exeter, 1557 or 1558 – Salisbury, 19 March 1621) was an English churchman and theological writer.
William Tooker (or Tucker) (Exeter, 1557 or 1558 – Salisbury, 19 March 1621) was an English churchman and theological writer.
Zachariah Mudge (clergyman)
Zachariah Mudge (1694–1769) was an English clergyman, known for his sermons, and his deist or Platonist views.
Zachariah Mudge (1694–1769) was an English clergyman, known for his sermons, and his deist or Platonist views.
Zachary Bayly
Colonel Zachary Stanley Bayly CMG (1841-1916) was a South African colonial military commander.
Colonel Zachary Stanley Bayly CMG (1841-1916) was a South African colonial military commander.
Ælfgifu of Exeter
Ælfgifu of Exeter was an Anglo-Saxon saint, of unknown date or origin, whose relics were held by Exeter Cathedral.
Ælfgifu of Exeter was an Anglo-Saxon saint, of unknown date or origin, whose relics were held by Exeter Cathedral.
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