List of people from Guernsey
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This is a selected list of notable people with links to Guernsey
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Guernsey
Guernsey, officially the Bailiwick of Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.The Bailiwick, as a governing entity, embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, Burhou, and Lihou and their islet...
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- James Saumarez (1757-1836), Vice Admiral of the Blue and first Baron de Saumarez
- Sir Isaac BrockIsaac BrockMajor-General Sir Isaac Brock KB was a British Army officer and administrator. Brock was assigned to Canada in 1802. Despite facing desertions and near-mutinies, he commanded his regiment in Upper Canada successfully for many years...
(1769-1812), hero of Upper Canada - Margaret Ann NeveMargaret Ann NeveMargaret Ann Neve, née Harvey of St. Peter Port, Guernsey, was the first recorded female supercentenarian, and the first supercentenarian of either sex in the 20th century. Neve was the only supercentenarian born in the 18th century who lived to the 20th century, and she was the first...
(1792-1903), first validated female supercentenarianSupercentenarianA supercentenarian is someone who has reached the age of 110 years. This age is achieved by about one in a thousand centenarians.... - Thomas de la RueThomas de la RueThomas de la Rue was a printer from Guernsey who, from modest beginnings, founded De La Rue plc, a printing company which is now the world's largest commercial security printer and papermaker.-Biography:...
(1793-1866), printer and stationer - William Le LacheurWilliam Le LacheurWilliam Le Lacheur , was a Guernsey sea captain who played an important role in the economic and spiritual development of the Central American country of Costa Rica....
(1802-1863), sea captain and merchant - Victor HugoVictor HugoVictor-Marie Hugo was a Frenchpoet, playwright, novelist, essayist, visual artist, statesman, human rights activist and exponent of the Romantic movement in France....
(1802-1885), author of 'Les Miserables', 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Toilers of the sea', Victor Hugo lived in self-imposed exile on the island for 15 years, during which Les Miserables was written. Toilers of the Sea was dedicated to the island - Warren de la RueWarren de la RueWarren De la Rue was a British astronomer and chemist, most famous for his pioneering work in astronomical photography.-Biography:...
(1815-1889), astronomer and chemist - Gerald Basil EdwardsGerald Basil EdwardsGerald Basil Edwards , was a British author.- Biography :Edwards is known for The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, which was published posthumously in 1981...
(1899-1976), author of The Book of Ebenezer Le PageThe Book of Ebenezer Le PageThe Book of Ebenezer Le Page is a novel by Gerald Basil Edwards first published in United Kingdom by Hamish Hamilton in 1981, and in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf in the same year... - Arthur Maurice HocartArthur Maurice HocartArthur Maurice Hocart was an anthropologist best known for his eccentric and often far-seeing works on Polynesia, Melanesia and Sri Lanka.-About the Man:...
(1883-1939), anthropologistAnthropologyAnthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German... - Wilfred Hansford Gallienne (1897-1956), British Ambassador to CubaCubaThe Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
- Barry JonesBarry Jones (actor)Barry Jones was an actor seen in British and American films, on American television and on the stage.-Biography:...
(1893–1981) Actor - John Le MesurierJohn Le MesurierJohn Le Mesurier was a BAFTA Award-winning English actor. He is most famous for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the popular 1970s BBC comedy Dad's Army.-Career:...
(1912-1983), actor in Dad's ArmyDad's ArmyDad's Army is a British sitcom about the Home Guard during the Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and broadcast on BBC television between 1968 and 1977. The series ran for 9 series and 80 episodes in total, plus a radio series, a feature film and a stage show...
. Le Mesurier lived in Guernsey for the majority of his life, although he was not born there. - Desmond BagleyDesmond BagleyDesmond Bagley , was a British journalist and novelist principally known for a series of best-selling thrillers...
(1923-1983), best selling writer of thriller novels. Lived in Guernsey from 1976-1983 - Roy DotriceRoy DotriceRoy Dotrice, OBE is a British actor known for his Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten.-Life and career:...
(born 1923), actor; and his daughters, actresses Michele DotriceMichele DotriceMichele Dotrice is an English actress best known for her portrayal of Betty, the long-suffering wife of Frank Spencer, played by Michael Crawford, in the BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em, which ran from 1973 to 1978....
(born 1948) and Karen DotriceKaren DotriceKaren Dotrice is an English actress known primarily for her role as Jane Banks in Walt Disney's feature film adaptation of the Mary Poppins book series. Dotrice was born in Guernsey to two accomplished stage actors...
(born 1955) - John SavidentJohn SavidentJohn Savident is a British actor, best known for playing the part of Fred Elliott in the soap opera Coronation Street from 1994 to 2006. And also was a frequent guest on Soccer AM alongside fellow actor Jack 'The Rigger' Spooner....
(born 1938), actor in Coronation StreetCoronation StreetCoronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960... - Oliver ReedOliver ReedOliver Reed was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in "tough guy" roles...
(1938-1999), actor in GladiatorGladiator (2000 film)Gladiator is a 2000 historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays the loyal Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed...
and Oliver!Oliver! (film)Oliver! is a 1968 British musical film directed by Carol Reed. The film is based on the stage musical Oliver!, with book, music and lyrics written by Lionel Bart. The screenplay was written by Vernon Harris....
. Reed lived in Guernsey for many years although was not born there. - Andrew Lawrence-KingAndrew Lawrence-KingAndrew Lawrence-King is a harpist and early music specialist, and is currently the director of The Harp Consort...
(born 1959), baroque harpist, director of The Harp ConsortThe Harp ConsortThe Harp Consort is an international Early Music ensemble directed by Andrew Lawrence-King, specialising in Baroque Opera, early dance-music, and historical World Music.... - George MétivierGeorge MétivierGeorge Métivier was a Guernsey poet dubbed the "Guernsey Burns", and sometimes considered the island's national poet. He wrote in Guernésiais, which is the indigenous language of the island. Among his poetical works are Rimes Guernesiaises published in 1831...
, the island's national poet - Martine Le MoignanMartine Le MoignanMartine Le Moignan, MBE is a former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England....
(born 28 October 1962), squash player - Lisa OpieLisa OpieLisa Opie OBE is a retired British squash player, who was one of the game's leading woman players in the 1980s and early-1990s. Her biggest success was winning the British Open in 1991, and until the rise of Cassie Campion she was England's number 1 player.Born and raised in Guernsey, she was...
(born 15 August 1963), squash player - Sarah MontagueSarah MontagueSarah Montague is a British Journalist, best known for her work on BBC Radio 4 as one of the regular presenters of the Today programme.-Early life:...
(born 1966), BBC journalist and news presenter - Matthew Le TissierMatthew Le TissierMatthew "Matt" Le Tissier is a retired English footballer who played for Southampton and England.An attacking midfielder with exceptional technical skills, Le Tissier is the second-highest ever scorer for Southampton behind Mick Channon and was voted PFA Young Player of the Year in 1990. He was...
(born 1968), retired Southampton FC and EnglandEngland national football teamThe England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
footballer - George TorodeGeorge TorodeGeorge Torode was a Guernsey author, comedian and radio host. He was best known for his series of writings called the Donkey books. Mr Torode also co-hosted a radio program with Fred Hewlett on BBC Guernsey....
(1946-2010), writer and radio host - Dawn PorterDawn PorterDawn Porter is a British television presenter and writer. She was born in Scotland, but grew up in Guernsey.-Early life:Porter's mother died of breast cancer two days before her seventh birthday, and she was then raised by her aunt...
(born 1979), BBC Television Presenter (born in ScotlandScotlandScotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
but grew up in GuernseyGuernseyGuernsey, officially the Bailiwick of Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.The Bailiwick, as a governing entity, embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, Burhou, and Lihou and their islet...
) - Len DuqueminLen DuqueminLen Stanley Duquemin was a professional footballer most famous for playing for Tottenham Hotspur which he made his debut on March 1946....
, footballer, played for Tottenham Hotspur, early 1950s - Dale GarlandDale GarlandDale Garland is a Guernsey born British athlete, educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey. He competed in the 400m hurdles at the 2007 World Athletics Championships and attended the 2008 Summer Olympics as part of the 4x400m relay squad, but did not run in the competition.-Commonwealth Games:* 2002...
(born 13 October 1980) Channel Islands, athlete - Heather WatsonHeather WatsonHeather Miriam Watson is a British female tennis player. Born in Guernsey, she trains and resides at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, USA. Watson has won one major title at the 2009 US Open Juniors, two senior ITF titles and won gold at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games. She has...
, tennis player, 2009 US Open2009 US Open - Girls' SinglesCoco Vandeweghe was the defending champion, but did not compete in the Juniors this year.Heather Watson won in the final 6–4, 6–1 against Yana Buchina.-Seeds:# Kristina Mladenovic # Noppawan Lertcheewakarn ...
Girls' singles champion.