Famous People From Britain

POLITICS

1874-1965 Winston Churchill British statesman and politician Prime Minister of Great Britain Military (Colonel) Journalist, writer, honorary member of the British Academy Nobel Prize for Literature (1953).

Margaret Thatcher 1925-2013 71th Prime Minister of Great Britain The first woman that's just took this post Тhe first woman who become prime minister of a European state. Thatcher's premiership was the longest in the XX century. It earned him the nickname "Iron Lady" for the sharp criticism of the Soviet leadership It brought to life a number of conservative measures, which have become part of the policy (so called "Thatcherism“).

literature

Agatha Christie 1890-1976 She was born in 15th of September in 1890 in Torquay. English "queen of detectives" Agatha Christie left behind a huge collection of priceless manuscripts, which are read more than one million readers. Her name is listed in the Guinness Book of Records - Agatha Christie is the best-selling writer of detective stories of all time. Book writer has sold more than 2 million copies and have been translated into 100 languages.

The most famous Agatha Christie’s books: "The Murder on the Links", 1923. "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd", 1926. "Murder on the" Orient Express ", 1934. "Alphabetically Murders", 1936. "Ten Little Indians" 1939.

William Shakespeare 1564-1616 Lived in Stratford-upon-Avon Went to a grammar school Worked as an actor Acted at the London theatre “The Globe” Wrote about 37 plays and many poems Wrote in the golden age of England literature

The most famous William Shakespeare’s books: Hamlet Romeo and Juliet Macbeth Othello King Lear

MUSIC

Paul McCartney 1942 British rock musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer One of the founders of the group "The Beatles“ A five-time Grammy Award-winning.

Elton John 1947 English composer Pop singer Pianist Throughout his career, Elton John has sold in the US and the UK more albums than any other British solo artist

INDUSTRY FILM

Charlie Chaplin 1889-1977 American and English film actor Screenwriter Director and composer A universal master of cinema The creator of one of the most famous images of world cinema - image tramp Charlie appeared in short comedies.

Daniel Radcliffe 1989 British film and theater actor. Performer of the same name film Harry Potter, which wrote by JK Rowling. In 2009, Daniel was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest paid actor of the decade. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in California for his contribution to cinema.

SCIENCE

Charles Darwin 1809-1882 English naturalist and explorer Оne of the first realized and demonstrated that all species of living organisms have evolved over time from common ancestors.

Isaac Newton 1643-1727 English physicist, mathematician and astronomer Оne of the founders of classical physics. The author of the fundamental work "The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy".

SPORT

David Beckham 1975 English ex-footballer. Оne of the best performers of standards and penalty kicks in the history of football.

Tyson Fury 1988 English professional boxer Plays in the heavy weight category. Champion of the UK version of the ABA in 2008 The champion of the UK in 2011 and 2014. European Champion in 2014 according to the EBU.

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