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Aio (monk)
Aio (died 974) was an English monk in Crowland Abbey in Lincolnshire and historian.
Aio (died 974) was an English monk in Crowland Abbey in Lincolnshire and historian.
Alan Hardwick
Alan Hardwick (born 20 August 1949, Staveley) is an English television presenter based in Lincolnshire.
Alan Hardwick (born 20 August 1949, Staveley) is an English television presenter based in Lincolnshire.
Alexander Gill the Elder
Alexander Gill the Elder (7 February 1565 – 17 November 1635), also spelled Gil, was an English scholar, spelling reformer, and high-master of St Paul's School, where his pupils included J...
Alexander Gill the Elder (7 February 1565 – 17 November 1635), also spelled Gil, was an English scholar, spelling reformer, and high-master of St Paul's School, where his pupils included J...
Alfred George Horton
Alfred George Horton was a New Zealand printer, newspaper proprietor and editor, businessman.
Alfred George Horton was a New Zealand printer, newspaper proprietor and editor, businessman.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular poets ...
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular poets ...
Alison Brackenbury
Alison Brackenbury (born 1953 Lincolnshire ) is a British poet.
Alison Brackenbury (born 1953 Lincolnshire ) is a British poet.
Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond
Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond, was the first wife of James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond, and the mother of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond.
Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond, was the first wife of James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond, and the mother of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond.
Anthony Gilby
Anthony Gilby (c.1510-1585) was an English clergyman, known as a radical Puritan and Geneva Bible translator.
Anthony Gilby (c.1510-1585) was an English clergyman, known as a radical Puritan and Geneva Bible translator.
Antony Bek (bishop of Durham)
Antony Bek (also spelled Beck; died 3 March 1311) was a medieval Prince Bishop of Durham.
Antony Bek (also spelled Beck; died 3 March 1311) was a medieval Prince Bishop of Durham.
Arthur Sims
Sir Arthur Sims was a New Zealand first class cricketer who played for Canterbury.
Sir Arthur Sims was a New Zealand first class cricketer who played for Canterbury.
Arthur Storer
Arthur Storer (c. 1648 – 1686) was America's first colonial astronomer.
Arthur Storer (c. 1648 – 1686) was America's first colonial astronomer.
Ashley Wright (cricketer)
Ashley Spencer Wright (born 21 October 1980) is a former English cricketer.
Ashley Spencer Wright (born 21 October 1980) is a former English cricketer.
Barnabas Gooch
Barnabas Gooch or Goche or Gough was an English lawyer and academic who was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1611 to 1612.
Barnabas Gooch or Goche or Gough was an English lawyer and academic who was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1611 to 1612.
Baron Barrymore Halpenny
Baron Barrymore Halpenny is a commercial artist, executive editor, writer and historian of traditions and culture, who does work for several publications, but is best known for his book cover il...
Baron Barrymore Halpenny is a commercial artist, executive editor, writer and historian of traditions and culture, who does work for several publications, but is best known for his book cover il...
Bek family
The Bek family is the name of a prominent family in Lincolnshire, from which sprang several men of eminence in the thirteenth century.
The Bek family is the name of a prominent family in Lincolnshire, from which sprang several men of eminence in the thirteenth century.
Benjamin Handley
Benjamin Handley (9 January 1784 - 16 May 1858) was an English soldier and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1835.
Benjamin Handley (9 January 1784 - 16 May 1858) was an English soldier and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1835.
Bennet Langton
Bennet Langton (1736-1801) was an English writer and a founding member of the Literary Club.
Bennet Langton (1736-1801) was an English writer and a founding member of the Literary Club.
Bruce Barrymore Halpenny
Bruce Barrymore Halpenny is a widely respected English military historian and author, specialising in airfields and aircraft, as well as ghost stories and mysteries.
Bruce Barrymore Halpenny is a widely respected English military historian and author, specialising in airfields and aircraft, as well as ghost stories and mysteries.
Charles Tennyson Turner
Charles Tennyson Turner was an English poet.
Charles Tennyson Turner was an English poet.
Christopher Hills
Christopher Hills (April 9, 1926 – January 31, 1997) was a well-known author, philosopher, and scientist, popularly described as the "Father of Spirulina" for popularizing spirulina cyanobacteri...
Christopher Hills (April 9, 1926 – January 31, 1997) was a well-known author, philosopher, and scientist, popularly described as the "Father of Spirulina" for popularizing spirulina cyanobacteri...
Christopher Jones (cricketer)
Christopher Jones (born 28 September 1973) is a former English cricketer.
Christopher Jones (born 28 September 1973) is a former English cricketer.
Clement Booth
Clement Booth (born 11 May 1842 in Friskney, Lincolnshire; died 14 July 1926 at Hundleby Grange, Lincolnshire) was an English cricketer played first-class cricket between 1862 and 1886.
Clement Booth (born 11 May 1842 in Friskney, Lincolnshire; died 14 July 1926 at Hundleby Grange, Lincolnshire) was an English cricketer played first-class cricket between 1862 and 1886.
Cyril Hollinshead
Cyril Hollinshead (26 May 1902 – 25 November 1995) was an English cricketer.
Cyril Hollinshead (26 May 1902 – 25 November 1995) was an English cricketer.
Daniel Waterland
Daniel Cosgrove Waterland was an English theologian.
Daniel Cosgrove Waterland was an English theologian.
Darren Drysdale
Darren Drysdale (born 18 February 1971, Lincolnshire) is an English football referee who officiates in the Football League, and is a sergeant in the RAF at Waddington.
Darren Drysdale (born 18 February 1971, Lincolnshire) is an English football referee who officiates in the Football League, and is a sergeant in the RAF at Waddington.
Edmund Anderson (judge)
Sir Edmund Anderson (1530 – 1 August 1605), Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Sir Edmund Anderson (1530 – 1 August 1605), Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Edmund Burn
Edmund Holcroft Miller Burn (6 October 1922 in Lincolnshire, England – 22 October 1969 in Grimsby Beach, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian cricketer.
Edmund Holcroft Miller Burn (6 October 1922 in Lincolnshire, England – 22 October 1969 in Grimsby Beach, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian cricketer.
Edward Bromhead
Sir Edward Thomas ffrench Bromhead, 2nd Baronet (26 March 1789 – 14 March 1855) was a British landowner and mathematician best remembered as patron of the mathematician and physicist George Green.
Sir Edward Thomas ffrench Bromhead, 2nd Baronet (26 March 1789 – 14 March 1855) was a British landowner and mathematician best remembered as patron of the mathematician and physicist George Green.
Edward Burgh, 2nd Baron Burgh
Sir Edward Burgh, 2nd Baron Borough of Gainsborough, (c.1463–20 August 1528) de jure 4th Baron Strabolgi, was an English peer.
Sir Edward Burgh, 2nd Baron Borough of Gainsborough, (c.1463–20 August 1528) de jure 4th Baron Strabolgi, was an English peer.
Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln
Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, KG was an English nobleman and Lord High Admiral.
Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, KG was an English nobleman and Lord High Admiral.
Edward Rossiter
Colonel Sir Edward Rossiter (1618 – 1669) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1646 and 1660.
Colonel Sir Edward Rossiter (1618 – 1669) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1646 and 1660.
Eleanor David
Eleanor David (born 1 January 1956, Lincolnshire, England) is an English actress.
Eleanor David (born 1 January 1956, Lincolnshire, England) is an English actress.
Eleanor Glanville
Lady Eleanor Glanville (c.1654–1709) was a 17th century English entomologist from Tickenham in Somerset.
Lady Eleanor Glanville (c.1654–1709) was a 17th century English entomologist from Tickenham in Somerset.
Eliza Gutch
Eliza Gutch (née Hutchinson) (1840-1931) was an author and contributor to Notes and Queries.
Eliza Gutch (née Hutchinson) (1840-1931) was an author and contributor to Notes and Queries.
Elliott Morris
Elliott Morris is an guitarist and singer/songwriter from Lincolnshire, UK. He plays a custom made Hania guitar, built by Martin Harrison in 2009.
Elliott Morris is an guitarist and singer/songwriter from Lincolnshire, UK. He plays a custom made Hania guitar, built by Martin Harrison in 2009.
Emilia Tennyson
Emilia Tennyson (1811–1887), known simply as Emily within her family, was a younger sister of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and the fiancée of Arthur Henry Hallam, for whom Tennyson's great poem,...
Emilia Tennyson (1811–1887), known simply as Emily within her family, was a younger sister of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and the fiancée of Arthur Henry Hallam, for whom Tennyson's great poem,...
Fiona Jones
Fiona Jones (27 February 1957 – 28 January 2007) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Fiona Jones (27 February 1957 – 28 January 2007) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Frances Dove
Dame Jane Frances Dove, DBE, JP (27 June 1847 – 21 June 1942) was an English women's campaigner who founded Wycombe Abbey and other girls' schools.
Dame Jane Frances Dove, DBE, JP (27 June 1847 – 21 June 1942) was an English women's campaigner who founded Wycombe Abbey and other girls' schools.
Frances Margaret Taylor
Frances Margaret Taylor, whose religious name was Mother Magdalen of the Sacred Heart (b.
Frances Margaret Taylor, whose religious name was Mother Magdalen of the Sacred Heart (b.
Francis Thornhagh
Sir Francis Thornhagh or Thornhaugh was an English soldier, High Sheriff and MP.
Sir Francis Thornhagh or Thornhaugh was an English soldier, High Sheriff and MP.
Francis Windebank
Sir Francis Windebank was an English politician who was Secretary of State under Charles I.
Sir Francis Windebank was an English politician who was Secretary of State under Charles I.
Frederic Deane
Frederic Llewellyn Deane was the inaugural Provost of St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow and then bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney from 1917 to 1943.
Frederic Llewellyn Deane was the inaugural Provost of St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow and then bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney from 1917 to 1943.
Frederic Llewellyn Deane
Frederic Llewellyn Deane (1868 – 1952) was the inaugural Provost of St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow and then bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney from 1917 to 1943.
Frederic Llewellyn Deane (1868 – 1952) was the inaugural Provost of St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow and then bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney from 1917 to 1943.
Frederick Tennyson
Frederick Tennyson (1807–1898), poet, was the eldest son of the Rector of Somersby, Lincolnshire, and brother of Alfred Tennyson.
Frederick Tennyson (1807–1898), poet, was the eldest son of the Rector of Somersby, Lincolnshire, and brother of Alfred Tennyson.
Fynes Moryson
Fynes Moryson (or Morison) (1566 – 12 February 1630) spent most of the decade of the 1590s travelling on the European continent and the eastern Mediterranean lands.
Fynes Moryson (or Morison) (1566 – 12 February 1630) spent most of the decade of the 1590s travelling on the European continent and the eastern Mediterranean lands.
Geoffrey Luttrell
Sir Geoffrey Luttrell III (1276 – 23 May 1345) was a great great grandson of Sir Geoffrey de Luterel.
Sir Geoffrey Luttrell III (1276 – 23 May 1345) was a great great grandson of Sir Geoffrey de Luterel.
George Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe
George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe GCSI, GCIE, GCMG, GBE (4 July 1848 – 7 February 1933) was a British colonial administrator and British Army officer.
George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe GCSI, GCIE, GCMG, GBE (4 July 1848 – 7 February 1933) was a British colonial administrator and British Army officer.
George Davenport
Colonel George Davenport was a 19th-century American frontiersman, trader and US Army officer.
Colonel George Davenport was a 19th-century American frontiersman, trader and US Army officer.
George Edward Lodge
George Edward Lodge FZS, (3 December 1860 – 5 February 1954) was a British illustrator of birds and an authority on falconry.
George Edward Lodge FZS, (3 December 1860 – 5 February 1954) was a British illustrator of birds and an authority on falconry.
George Saunderson, 5th Viscount Castleton
George Saunderson, 5th Viscount Castleton was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1698.
George Saunderson, 5th Viscount Castleton was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1698.
Harold Jackson (VC)
Harold Jackson VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Harold Jackson VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Harold Whistler
Group Captain Harold Alfred Whistler DSO DFC and Bar (30 December 1896–March 1940) was an English fighter pilot and flying ace in World War I.
Group Captain Harold Alfred Whistler DSO DFC and Bar (30 December 1896–March 1940) was an English fighter pilot and flying ace in World War I.
Henry Chaplin, 1st Viscount Chaplin
Henry Chaplin, 1st Viscount Chaplin PC (22 December 1840 – 29 May 1923) was a British landowner, racehorse owner and Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 186...
Henry Chaplin, 1st Viscount Chaplin PC (22 December 1840 – 29 May 1923) was a British landowner, racehorse owner and Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 186...
Henry Stubbe
Henry Stubbe or Stubbes (1632–1676) was an English physician, writer and scholar.
Henry Stubbe or Stubbes (1632–1676) was an English physician, writer and scholar.
Holden Hutton
William Holden Hutton was a British historian and a presbyter of the Church of England.
William Holden Hutton was a British historian and a presbyter of the Church of England.
Hugh Thompson (cricketer)
Hugh Reginald Patrick Thompson (born 11 April 1934) is a former English cricketer.
Hugh Reginald Patrick Thompson (born 11 April 1934) is a former English cricketer.
Hybald
Saint Hybald. also known as Saint Higbald, Hibald or Hygbald was a 7th century Saxon saint, who died circa 690.
Saint Hybald. also known as Saint Higbald, Hibald or Hygbald was a 7th century Saxon saint, who died circa 690.
Jack Harvey (racing driver)
Jack Harvey (born April 15, 1993 in Bassingham, Lincolnshire) is a British auto racing driver, and a member of McLaren's Young Driver Programme.
Jack Harvey (born April 15, 1993 in Bassingham, Lincolnshire) is a British auto racing driver, and a member of McLaren's Young Driver Programme.
James Harington (lawyer)
Sir James Harington (c. 1512 – c. 1592) was a 16th century English public servant who fulfilled a number of legal, legislative and law enforcement duties and was knighted in 1565.
Sir James Harington (c. 1512 – c. 1592) was a 16th century English public servant who fulfilled a number of legal, legislative and law enforcement duties and was knighted in 1565.
Jane Andrews
Jane Andrews (born 1967) is a one-time Royal dresser for Sarah, the Duchess of York who was convicted of murdering her lover Tom Cressman during a sensational trial in 2001 at the Old Bailey tha...
Jane Andrews (born 1967) is a one-time Royal dresser for Sarah, the Duchess of York who was convicted of murdering her lover Tom Cressman during a sensational trial in 2001 at the Old Bailey tha...
Janet Lane-Claypon
Janet Elizabeth Lane-Claypon (1877–1967) was an English physician.
Janet Elizabeth Lane-Claypon (1877–1967) was an English physician.
John Ashwardby
John Ashwardby (fl. 1392), was a follower of John Wycliffe.
John Ashwardby (fl. 1392), was a follower of John Wycliffe.
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 Constable (Jesuit)
John Constable (alias Lacey; pen-name Clerophilus Alethes) (born in Lincolnshire, 10 November 1676 or 1678; died 28 March 1743) was an English Jesuit controversial writer.
John Constable (alias Lacey; pen-name Clerophilus Alethes) (born in Lincolnshire, 10 November 1676 or 1678; died 28 March 1743) was an English Jesuit controversial writer.
John Crookes
John Edward Crookes (7 March 1890 – 8 September 1948) was an English cricketer.
John Edward Crookes (7 March 1890 – 8 September 1948) was an English cricketer.
John de Bayeux
John de Bayeux or de Baiocis, was an English justice itinerant.
John de Bayeux or de Baiocis, was an English justice itinerant.
John de Bothby
John de Bothby, or Boothby ( born c.1320-died after 1380 ) was an English-born cleric and judge who became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
John de Bothby, or Boothby ( born c.1320-died after 1380 ) was an English-born cleric and judge who became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
John de Monins Johnson
John de Monins Johnson (1882 – 1956) was an English papyrologist, printer of the Oxford English Dictionary, and collector.
John de Monins Johnson (1882 – 1956) was an English papyrologist, printer of the Oxford English Dictionary, and collector.
John Farmery
John Farmery was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1640.
John Farmery was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1640.
John Farmery (physician)
John Farmery, M.D. was an English physician.
John Farmery, M.D. was an English physician.
John Holt (businessman)
John Holt (31 October 1841 - 22 June 1915) was an English merchant, who founded a shipping line operating between Liverpool and West Africa, and a number of businesses in Nigeria, which are now ...
John Holt (31 October 1841 - 22 June 1915) was an English merchant, who founded a shipping line operating between Liverpool and West Africa, and a number of businesses in Nigeria, which are now ...
John Hunsley
John Hunsley was a bagpiper from Manton, North Lincolnshire and last known player of the Lincolnshire bagpipes, which he played until shortly before his death at around 1850 Hunsley's music was...
John Hunsley was a bagpiper from Manton, North Lincolnshire and last known player of the Lincolnshire bagpipes, which he played until shortly before his death at around 1850 Hunsley's music was...
John Hurt
John Vincent Hurt, CBE (born 22 January 1940) is an English actor.
John Vincent Hurt, CBE (born 22 January 1940) is an English actor.
John Patchett
John Patchett was the first person to plant a commercial vineyard and build a commercial wine cellar in Napa County, California.
John Patchett was the first person to plant a commercial vineyard and build a commercial wine cellar in Napa County, California.
John Rawling
John Rawling is a Boxing and Athletics commentator.
John Rawling is a Boxing and Athletics commentator.
John Savile, 1st Baron Savile of Pontefract
John Savile, 1st Baron Savile of Pontefractwas an English politician; M.P. for Lincoln, 1586: sheriff of Lincolnshire, 1590; knight of the shire for Yorkshire, 1597, 1614, 1624, and 1626; cust...
John Savile, 1st Baron Savile of Pontefractwas an English politician; M.P. for Lincoln, 1586: sheriff of Lincolnshire, 1590; knight of the shire for Yorkshire, 1597, 1614, 1624, and 1626; cust...
John Smyth (Baptist minister)
John Smyth was an early Baptist minister of England and a defender of the principle of religious liberty.
John Smyth was an early Baptist minister of England and a defender of the principle of religious liberty.
John Wheelwright
John Wheelwright (1592, Saleby, Lincolnshire, England–15 November 1679, Salisbury, Massachusetts) was a clergyman in England and America.
John Wheelwright (1592, Saleby, Lincolnshire, England–15 November 1679, Salisbury, Massachusetts) was a clergyman in England and America.
Jonathan Kerrigan
Jonathan Kerrigan (born 14 October 1972 in Lincolnshire) is an English actor well known for his portrayal of gay nurse Sam Colloby in the BBC medical dramas Casualty and Holby City, and ...
Jonathan Kerrigan (born 14 October 1972 in Lincolnshire) is an English actor well known for his portrayal of gay nurse Sam Colloby in the BBC medical dramas Casualty and Holby City, and ...
Joseph Brackenbury
Joseph Brackenbury (1788–1864), was an English poet.
Joseph Brackenbury (1788–1864), was an English poet.
Joseph Frear (builder)
Joseph Frear was a New Zealand builder and businessman.
Joseph Frear was a New Zealand builder and businessman.
Joseph Llambias Clatworthy
Joseph Llambias Clatworthy 1948 - 2011, British Portraitist Joseph 'Llambias' Clatworthy 1948 - 2011.
Joseph Llambias Clatworthy 1948 - 2011, British Portraitist Joseph 'Llambias' Clatworthy 1948 - 2011.
Joseph Toynbee
Joseph Toynbee was an English otologist, whose career was dedicated to pathological and anatomical studies of the ear.
Joseph Toynbee was an English otologist, whose career was dedicated to pathological and anatomical studies of the ear.
Katherine Swynford
Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster (also spelled Synford), née (de) Roet (also spelled (de) Rouet, (de) Roët, or (de) Roelt) (probably 25 November 1350 &ndash...
Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster (also spelled Synford), née (de) Roet (also spelled (de) Rouet, (de) Roët, or (de) Roelt) (probably 25 November 1350 &ndash...
Langhorn Burton
Langhorn Burton was a British film actor.
Langhorn Burton was a British film actor.
Len Dunderdale
William Leonard "Len" Dunderdale was an English association footballer who played as a centre forward.
William Leonard "Len" Dunderdale was an English association footballer who played as a centre forward.
Leone Sextus Denys Oswolf Fraudatifilius Tollemache-Tollemache de Orellana Plantagenet Tollemache-Tollemache
Leone Sextus Denys Oswolf Fraudatifilius Tollemache-Tollemache de Orellana Plantagenet Tollemache-Tollemache ( ; 10 June 1884 – 20 February 1917) was a captain in the British Army who died durin...
Leone Sextus Denys Oswolf Fraudatifilius Tollemache-Tollemache de Orellana Plantagenet Tollemache-Tollemache ( ; 10 June 1884 – 20 February 1917) was a captain in the British Army who died durin...
Les Waters
Les Waters is a notable British theatre director.
Les Waters is a notable British theatre director.
Lucy of Bolingbroke
Lucy, sometimes called Lucy of Bolingbroke, was an Anglo-Norman heiress in central England and, later in life, countess-consort of Chester.
Lucy, sometimes called Lucy of Bolingbroke, was an Anglo-Norman heiress in central England and, later in life, countess-consort of Chester.
Luke Fawcett
Luke Fawcett (1881–25 October 1960) was a British trade unionist.
Luke Fawcett (1881–25 October 1960) was a British trade unionist.
Mabel Peacock
Mabel Peacock (d. 1919) was an English folklorist.
Mabel Peacock (d. 1919) was an English folklorist.
Mark Barkworth
Mark Barkworth (alias Mark Lambert) was a Catholic priest and martyr (c.
Mark Barkworth (alias Mark Lambert) was a Catholic priest and martyr (c.
Mark Gray (pool player)
Mark Gray is an English professional pool player and former pro snooker player.
Mark Gray is an English professional pool player and former pro snooker player.
Martyn Dobson
Martyn Colin Dobson (born 28 May 1982) is an English cricketer.
Martyn Colin Dobson (born 28 May 1982) is an English cricketer.
Matthew Flinders
Captain Matthew Flinders RN was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.
Captain Matthew Flinders RN was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.
Matthew Ridley Corbet
Matthew Ridley Corbet (20 May 1850 –– 25 June1902) was a Victorian neoclassical painter who attended classes at the Slade School of Art under Alexander Davis Cooper and later at the Royal ...
Matthew Ridley Corbet (20 May 1850 –– 25 June1902) was a Victorian neoclassical painter who attended classes at the Slade School of Art under Alexander Davis Cooper and later at the Royal ...
Mehetabel Newman
Mehetabel Newman was a New Zealand missionary, letter-writer, teacher and homemaker.
Mehetabel Newman was a New Zealand missionary, letter-writer, teacher and homemaker.
Michael Wigglesworth
Michael Wigglesworth was a Puritan minister and poet whose poem The Day of Doom was a bestseller in early New England.
Michael Wigglesworth was a Puritan minister and poet whose poem The Day of Doom was a bestseller in early New England.
Mike Hallett
Mike Hallett (born July 6, 1959) is an English professional snooker player and television sports commentator.
Mike Hallett (born July 6, 1959) is an English professional snooker player and television sports commentator.
Muriel Paget
Lady Muriel Evelyn Vernon Paget, CBE, DStJ (born 19 August 1876, London – 16 June 1938, London) was a British philanthropist and a humanitarian relief worker, initially based in London, an...
Lady Muriel Evelyn Vernon Paget, CBE, DStJ (born 19 August 1876, London – 16 June 1938, London) was a British philanthropist and a humanitarian relief worker, initially based in London, an...
Nicholas Bond
Nicholas Bond was an English churchman and academic, President of Magdalen College, Oxford from 1590.
Nicholas Bond was an English churchman and academic, President of Magdalen College, Oxford from 1590.
Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby
Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby (1555 – 1601) was the son of Richard Bertie and Katherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.
Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby (1555 – 1601) was the son of Richard Bertie and Katherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.
Peter Appleyard
Peter Appleyard, is a Canadian jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and composer of English birth.
Peter Appleyard, is a Canadian jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and composer of English birth.
Peter Day (broadcaster)
Peter Day (born 1947) is a broadcaster on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
Peter Day (born 1947) is a broadcaster on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
Philip Pearson-Gregory
Philip John Sherwin Pearson-Gregory (26 March 1888 – 12 June 1955) was an English cricketer.
Philip John Sherwin Pearson-Gregory (26 March 1888 – 12 June 1955) was an English cricketer.
Ralph Levett
Rev. Ralph Levett was an Anglican minister who served as domestic chaplain to an aristocratic English family from Lincolnshire with Puritan sympathies, who subsequently installed him as rector o...
Rev. Ralph Levett was an Anglican minister who served as domestic chaplain to an aristocratic English family from Lincolnshire with Puritan sympathies, who subsequently installed him as rector o...
Ralph Tollemache
The Reverend Ralph William Lyonel Tollemache-Tollemache MA JP ( ; 19 October 1826 – 5 October 1895) was a British clergyman in the Church of England.
The Reverend Ralph William Lyonel Tollemache-Tollemache MA JP ( ; 19 October 1826 – 5 October 1895) was a British clergyman in the Church of England.
Ray Trew
Ray Trew is businessman and football club chairman from Lincolnshire.
Ray Trew is businessman and football club chairman from Lincolnshire.
Reginald Fisher
Reginald Wordsworth Cecil Fisher (17 April 1872 – 31 December 1939) was an English cricketer.
Reginald Wordsworth Cecil Fisher (17 April 1872 – 31 December 1939) was an English cricketer.
Richard Bates (cricketer)
Richard Terry Bates (born 17 June 1972) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Terry Bates (born 17 June 1972) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Bertie (courtier)
Richard Bertie (c. 1517 - 9 April 1582) was the second husband of Catherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, Duchess Dowager of Suffolk and a woman who Henry VIII was considering ...
Richard Bertie (c. 1517 - 9 April 1582) was the second husband of Catherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, Duchess Dowager of Suffolk and a woman who Henry VIII was considering ...
Richard Busby
The Rev. Dr. Richard Busby was an English Anglican priest, and headmaster of Westminster School.
The Rev. Dr. Richard Busby was an English Anglican priest, and headmaster of Westminster School.
Richard Curteys
Richard Curteys (Curtis) (c.1532?-1582) was an English bishop.
Richard Curteys (Curtis) (c.1532?-1582) was an English bishop.
Richard Ellys
Sir Richard Ellys (1688?–1742) was an English theological writer.
Sir Richard Ellys (1688?–1742) was an English theological writer.
Richard Howitt (cricketer)
Richard William John Howitt (born 17 August 1977) is a former English cricketer.
Richard William John Howitt (born 17 August 1977) is a former English cricketer.
Richard of Bardney
Richard of Bardney (fl. 1503), was an English Benedictine.
Richard of Bardney (fl. 1503), was an English Benedictine.
Richard Smith (bishop)
Richard Smith,, was the second Bishop over England, Wales and Scotland after Catholicism was banned in England in 1559.
Richard Smith,, was the second Bishop over England, Wales and Scotland after Catholicism was banned in England in 1559.
Richard Topcliffe
Richard Topcliffe (14 November 1531 – 1604) was a landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I of England.
Richard Topcliffe (14 November 1531 – 1604) was a landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I of England.
Richard Watson (Methodist)
Richard Watson (1781–1833) was a British Methodist theologian who was one of the most important figures in 19th century Methodism.
Richard Watson (1781–1833) was a British Methodist theologian who was one of the most important figures in 19th century Methodism.
Robert Dymoke
Robert Dymoke, Dymock or Dymocke, of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire (born 1531; died at Lincoln, England, 11 September 1580) was Queen's Champion of England and a devout Catholic recusant ...
Robert Dymoke, Dymock or Dymocke, of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire (born 1531; died at Lincoln, England, 11 September 1580) was Queen's Champion of England and a devout Catholic recusant ...
Robert Luttrell
The Robert Luttrell who settled on the banks of the Liffey near Dublin at Luttrellstown, was in 1226 treasurer of St. Patrick's Cathedral, and in 1236 was Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
The Robert Luttrell who settled on the banks of the Liffey near Dublin at Luttrellstown, was in 1226 treasurer of St. Patrick's Cathedral, and in 1236 was Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Robert Peake the elder
Robert Peake the Elder was an English painter active in the later part of Elizabeth I's reign and for most of the reign of James I. In 1604, he was appointed picture maker to the heir to the th...
Robert Peake the Elder was an English painter active in the later part of Elizabeth I's reign and for most of the reign of James I. In 1604, he was appointed picture maker to the heir to the th...
Robert Sheffield
Robert Sheffield was an English lawyer and politician, Speaker of the House of Commons between 1512-1513.
Robert Sheffield was an English lawyer and politician, Speaker of the House of Commons between 1512-1513.
Robert William Willson
Robert William Willson was an English Roman Catholic Bishop, the first Bishop of Hobart and an advocate, on behalf of, convicts in Australia.
Robert William Willson was an English Roman Catholic Bishop, the first Bishop of Hobart and an advocate, on behalf of, convicts in Australia.
Robert Willson (bishop)
Robert William Willson was an English Roman Catholic bishop, the first Bishop of Hobart and an advocate, on behalf of, convicts in Australia.
Robert William Willson was an English Roman Catholic bishop, the first Bishop of Hobart and an advocate, on behalf of, convicts in Australia.
Ron Grant (motorcyclist)
Ron Grant was an American Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.
Ron Grant was an American Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.
Ronald Gervase Mountain
Ronald Gervase Mountain (16 January 1897 – 1983) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II. "Gervase" may also be spelled "Gervais.
Ronald Gervase Mountain (16 January 1897 – 1983) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II. "Gervase" may also be spelled "Gervais.
Samantha Cameron
Samantha Gwendoline Cameron is a British business executive and wife of David Cameron MP, the leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Samantha Gwendoline Cameron is a British business executive and wife of David Cameron MP, the leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Sarah West
Commander Sarah West is a British Royal Navy officer, notable as the first woman to be appointed to command a frigate in the Royal Navy.
Commander Sarah West is a British Royal Navy officer, notable as the first woman to be appointed to command a frigate in the Royal Navy.
Sheila Cassidy
Sheila Cassidy is an English doctor, known for her work in the hospice movement, as a writer and as someone who, by publicising her own history as a torture survivor, drew attention to human rig...
Sheila Cassidy is an English doctor, known for her work in the hospice movement, as a writer and as someone who, by publicising her own history as a torture survivor, drew attention to human rig...
Simon Bird (footballer)
Simon Bird is an English footballer who currently plays in indoor soccer in the United States of America for Louisville Lightning in the Professional Arena Soccer League.
Simon Bird is an English footballer who currently plays in indoor soccer in the United States of America for Louisville Lightning in the Professional Arena Soccer League.
Simon Clark (footballer)
Simon Clark (Born March 12, 1967) is an English former professional footballer and manager who is currently in charge of Northern Premier League Division One South side Stamford.
Simon Clark (Born March 12, 1967) is an English former professional footballer and manager who is currently in charge of Northern Premier League Division One South side Stamford.
Simon de Gunby
Simon was a 13th century prelate based in Moray, Scotland.
Simon was a 13th century prelate based in Moray, Scotland.
Sir Charles Hussey, 1st Baronet
Sir Charles Hussey was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1656 and 1664.
Sir Charles Hussey was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1656 and 1664.
Sir Edward Burgh
Sir Edward Burgh was the eldest son and heir to Sir Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh and his wife Agnes Tyrwhit.
Sir Edward Burgh was the eldest son and heir to Sir Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh and his wife Agnes Tyrwhit.
Sir George St Paul, 1st Baronet
Sir George St Paul, 1st Baronet (1562-1613) was an English politician.
Sir George St Paul, 1st Baronet (1562-1613) was an English politician.
Sir Richard Cotton
Sir Richard Cotton, was a courtier in the court of Henry VIII of England.
Sir Richard Cotton, was a courtier in the court of Henry VIII of England.
Sir Richard Ellys, 3rd Baronet
Sir Richard Ellys was an English politician, bibliophile, and theological writer.
Sir Richard Ellys was an English politician, bibliophile, and theological writer.
Sir Valentine Browne
Sir Valentine Browne, of Crofts, Lincolnshire, (later of Ross Castle, Killarney) was an English politician.
Sir Valentine Browne, of Crofts, Lincolnshire, (later of Ross Castle, Killarney) was an English politician.
Sir William Airmine, 1st Baronet
Sir William Airmine, 1st Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1621 and 1651.
Sir William Airmine, 1st Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1621 and 1651.
Stephen Langton
Stephen Langton (c. 1150 – 9 July 1228) was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1207 and his death in 1228 and was a central figure in the dispute between King John of England and Pope Innocent...
Stephen Langton (c. 1150 – 9 July 1228) was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1207 and his death in 1228 and was a central figure in the dispute between King John of England and Pope Innocent...
Steve Housham
Steven Housham (born 24 February 1976 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire) is a retired English professional footballer and current manager of Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity.
Steven Housham (born 24 February 1976 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire) is a retired English professional footballer and current manager of Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity.
Stu West
Stu West (born 24 December 1964, Lincolnshire, England) is the current bassist in the English punk band The Damned.
Stu West (born 24 December 1964, Lincolnshire, England) is the current bassist in the English punk band The Damned.
Susanna Cole
Susanna Cole, born Susanna Hutchinson (1633 - c. 1713), was the only survivor of an Indian attack in which many of her siblings, her famed mother, Anne Hutchinson, and other household memb...
Susanna Cole, born Susanna Hutchinson (1633 - c. 1713), was the only survivor of an Indian attack in which many of her siblings, her famed mother, Anne Hutchinson, and other household memb...
Terry Barnes
Terence 'Terry' Harold Barnes (born 22 October 1945) is a former English cricketer.
Terence 'Terry' Harold Barnes (born 22 October 1945) is a former English cricketer.
Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh
Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh or Borough (c.
Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh or Borough (c.
Thomas Burgh, 1st Baron Burgh (d.1496)
Sir Thomas Burgh (pronounced: Borough), 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough KG (c.
Sir Thomas Burgh (pronounced: Borough), 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough KG (c.
Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Darcy
Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Darcy (before 1468 - London, 30 June 1537), was an English statesman and rebel leader, who was executed for his part in an English rebellion known as the Pilgrim...
Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Darcy (before 1468 - London, 30 June 1537), was an English statesman and rebel leader, who was executed for his part in an English rebellion known as the Pilgrim...
Thomas Drant
Thomas Drant (c.1540- 1578) was an English clergyman and poet.
Thomas Drant (c.1540- 1578) was an English clergyman and poet.
Thomas Duffield
Thomas Duffield was a Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1844.
Thomas Duffield was a Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1844.
Thomas Goodrich
Thomas Goodrich (or Goodricke) (1494 – 10 May 1554) was an English ecclesiastic and statesman.
Thomas Goodrich (or Goodricke) (1494 – 10 May 1554) was an English ecclesiastic and statesman.
Thomas Grantham (died 1630)
Sir Thomas Grantham (1573–30 July 1630) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1604 to 1629.
Sir Thomas Grantham (1573–30 July 1630) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1604 to 1629.
Thomas Hall (MP)
Thomas Hall was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1654 and 1660.
Thomas Hall was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1654 and 1660.
Thomas Heywood
Thomas Heywood was a prominent English playwright, actor, and author whose peak period of activity falls between late Elizabethan and early Jacobean theatre.
Thomas Heywood was a prominent English playwright, actor, and author whose peak period of activity falls between late Elizabethan and early Jacobean theatre.
Thomas Kendall
Thomas Kendall was a New Zealand lapsed missionary, recorder of the Māori language, schoolmaster, arms dealer, and Pākehā Māori.
Thomas Kendall was a New Zealand lapsed missionary, recorder of the Māori language, schoolmaster, arms dealer, and Pākehā Māori.
Thomas Louth
Thomas Louth was an English-born judge who spent much of his career in Ireland.
Thomas Louth was an English-born judge who spent much of his career in Ireland.
Thomas Meres
Thomas Meres was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1659 and 1710.
Thomas Meres was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1659 and 1710.
Thomas Scott (commentator)
The Rev. Thomas Scott (1747-1821) was an influential preacher and author who is principally known for his best-selling work A Commentary On The Whole Bible and The Force of Truth, and as...
The Rev. Thomas Scott (1747-1821) was an influential preacher and author who is principally known for his best-selling work A Commentary On The Whole Bible and The Force of Truth, and as...
Thomas Sparke
Thomas Sparke (1548–1616) was an English clergyman, who represented the Puritan point of view both at the 1584 Lambeth Conference and the 1604 Hampton Court Conference.
Thomas Sparke (1548–1616) was an English clergyman, who represented the Puritan point of view both at the 1584 Lambeth Conference and the 1604 Hampton Court Conference.
Thomas Thistlewood
Thomas Thistlewood was a British landowner and estate overseer who migrated to western Jamaica.
Thomas Thistlewood was a British landowner and estate overseer who migrated to western Jamaica.
Thomas Wake, 2nd Baron Wake of Liddell
Thomas Wake, 2nd Baron Wake of Liddell, English baron, belonged to a Lincolnshire family which had lands also in Cumberland, being the son of John Wake, who was summoned to parliament as a baron...
Thomas Wake, 2nd Baron Wake of Liddell, English baron, belonged to a Lincolnshire family which had lands also in Cumberland, being the son of John Wake, who was summoned to parliament as a baron...
Thomas Witham
Thomas Witham or Wytham (c.1420–15 April 1489) was an English Chancellor of the Exchequer under Kings Henry VI and Edward IV.
Thomas Witham or Wytham (c.1420–15 April 1489) was an English Chancellor of the Exchequer under Kings Henry VI and Edward IV.
Tim Hart
Tim Hart (9 January 1948 - 24 December 2009) was an English folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of electric folk band, Steeleye Span.
Tim Hart (9 January 1948 - 24 December 2009) was an English folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of electric folk band, Steeleye Span.
Timothy Grubb
Timothy Grubb was a British show jumping champion.
Timothy Grubb was a British show jumping champion.
Vincent Skinner
Sir Vincent Skinner was an English politician, who sat in parliament for numerous constituencies.
Sir Vincent Skinner was an English politician, who sat in parliament for numerous constituencies.
William Allot
William Allot was a Catholic student of the University of Cambridge.
William Allot was a Catholic student of the University of Cambridge.
William Barnard Rhodes
William Barnard Rhodes was a New Zealand businessman, pastoralist and politician.
William Barnard Rhodes was a New Zealand businessman, pastoralist and politician.
William Benson (abbot)
William Benson (died 1549) was an English Benedictine, the last Abbot of Westminster and first Dean of Westminster.
William Benson (died 1549) was an English Benedictine, the last Abbot of Westminster and first Dean of Westminster.
William Cheselden
William Cheselden (October 19, 1688 – April 10, 1752) was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession.
William Cheselden (October 19, 1688 – April 10, 1752) was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession.
William Day Reeve
The Rt Rev William Day Reeve , DD, was an eminent Anglican priest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Rt Rev William Day Reeve , DD, was an eminent Anglican priest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
William Dyer (settler)
William Dyer was an early settler of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, a founding settler of both Portsmouth and Newport, and Rhode Island's first Attorney General.
William Dyer was an early settler of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, a founding settler of both Portsmouth and Newport, and Rhode Island's first Attorney General.
William Fowler (artist)
William Fowler (1761–1832), was an English artist.
William Fowler (1761–1832), was an English artist.
William Holden Hutton
William Holden Hutton was Dean of Winchester in the early decades of the twentieth century.
William Holden Hutton was Dean of Winchester in the early decades of the twentieth century.
William Hussey (judge)
Sir William Hussey, SL was an English judge who served as Chief Justice of the King’s Bench.
Sir William Hussey, SL was an English judge who served as Chief Justice of the King’s Bench.
William Ireland (Jesuit)
William Ireland (1636 – 24 January 1679) was an English Jesuit from Lincolnshire.
William Ireland (1636 – 24 January 1679) was an English Jesuit from Lincolnshire.
William Monson (Royal Navy officer)
Sir William Monson was an English admiral and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1601 and 1626.
Sir William Monson was an English admiral and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1601 and 1626.
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 Owfield
William Owfield was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1645.
William Owfield was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1645.
William Reeve (bishop)
The Rt Rev William Day Reeve , DD, was an eminent Anglican priest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Rt Rev William Day Reeve , DD, was an eminent Anglican priest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
William Sistrom
William "Billy" Sistrom (19 March 1884 – March 1972) was an English film producer.
William "Billy" Sistrom (19 March 1884 – March 1972) was an English film producer.
Willie Hamilton
William Winter "Willie" Hamilton (26 June 1917 – 26 January 2000) was a British politician who served as a Labour Member of Parliament for constituencies in Fife, Scotland between 1950 and...
William Winter "Willie" Hamilton (26 June 1917 – 26 January 2000) was a British politician who served as a Labour Member of Parliament for constituencies in Fife, Scotland between 1950 and...
Yellowbelly (Lincolnshire)
A yellowbelly is a person from Lincolnshire, England.
A yellowbelly is a person from Lincolnshire, England.