Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Louisville, Ky, 17 Jan. 1942; s of Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr and Odessa L. Clay (née Grady); changed name on conversion to Islam, ...
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Ali, Muhammad, (17 Jan. 1942–3 June 2016), former professional heavyweight boxer
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Alington, 1st Baron, (Henry Gerard Sturt) (16 May 1825–17 Feb. 1904)
Born 16 May 1825; m 1st, 1853, Lady Augusta Bingham (d 1888), d of 3rd Earl of Lucan; one s three d (and two ...
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Alliss, Peter, (28 Feb. 1931–5 Dec. 2020), golfer; television commentator; golf course architect; writer
golfer; television commentator; golf course architect; writer
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Armfield, James Christopher, (21 Sept. 1935–22 Jan. 2018), DL; Technical Consultant, Football Association and Professional Footballers’ Association, since 1994; Sports Commentator, BBC, since 1980
CBE 2010 (OBE 2000)
Born Denton, Gtr Manchester 21 Sept. 1935; s of Christopher Armfield and Doris Armfield; m 1958, Anne Ashurst; two s ; died...
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Atha, Bernard Peter, (27 Aug. 1928–22 Oct. 2022), Principal Lecturer in Business Studies, Huddersfield Technical College, 1973–90; Lord Mayor, City of Leeds, 2000–01
CBE 2007 (OBE 1991)
Principal Lecturer in Business Studies, Huddersfield Technical College, 1973–90; Lord Mayor, City of Leeds, 2000–01
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Baden-Powell, 3rd Baron, (Robert Crause Baden-Powell) (15 Oct. 1936–28 Dec. 2019)
Vice-President, Scout Association, since 1982
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Bailey, Jack Arthur, (22 June 1930–12 July 2018), Secretary, MCC, 1974–87; Secretary, International Cricket Conference, 1974–87
Born 22 June 1930; s of Horace Arthur and Elsie Winifred Bailey; m 1st, 1957, Julianne Mary Squier (marr. diss.); one s two d; 2nd, 1991, Vivian Mary Robins; ...
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Ballesteros, Severiano, (9 April 1957–7 May 2011), professional golfer, 1974–2007
Born Santander, Spain, 9 April 1957; s of Baldomero Ballesteros; m 1988, Carmen Botin (marr. diss. 2004); two s one d; died 7 May 2011
professional golfer, 1974–2007
Won Spanish Young Professional title, ...
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Bannister, Sir Roger (Gilbert), (23 March 1929–3 March 2018), Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, 1985–93; Hon. Consultant Physician, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, WC1 (formerly Consultant Physician, National Hospital for Nervous Diseases), 1963–96; Hon. Consultant Neurologist: St Mary’s Hospital and Western Ophthalmic Hospital, W2 (formerly Consultant Neurologist); Oxford Regional and District Health Authorities, 1985–95
CH 2017; Kt 1975; CBE 1955; DM (Oxon); FRCP
Born 23 March 1929; s of late Ralph and of Alice Bannister, Harrow; m 1955, Moyra Elver, ...
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Barry, Edward Norman, (22 Feb. 1920–6 April 2016), Under Secretary, Northern Ireland Office, 1979–81
CB 1981
Born 22 Feb. 1920; s of Samuel and Matilda (née Legge); m 1952, Inez Anna (née Elliott); one s two d...
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Beaufort, 11th Duke of, (David Robert Somerset) (23 Feb. 1928–16 Aug. 2017)
Born 23 Feb. 1928; s of late Captain Henry Robert Somers Fitzroy de Vere Somerset, DSO (d 1965) (ggs of 8th Duke) and late Bettine Violet Somerset (...
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Bedser, Sir Alec (Victor), (4 July 1918–4 April 2010), Chairman, England Cricket Selection Committee, 1968–81 (Member, 1961–85)
Kt 1997; CBE 1982 (OBE 1964)
Born 4 July 1918; twin s of late Arthur and Florence Beatrice Bedser; died 4 April 2010
Chairman, England Cricket Selection Committee, 1968–81...
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Bellinger, Sir Robert (Ian), (10 March 1910–8 July 2002), Kt 1964; Chairman: Kinloch (PM) Ltd, 1946–75; National Savings Committee, 1970–75 (also President, 1972–75); Director, Rank Organisation, 1971–83
GBE 1967
Born Tetbury, Glos, 10 March 1910; s of David Morgan Bellinger, Cardiganshire, and Jane Ballantine Deans, Edinburgh; m 1962, Christiane Marie Louise Janssens, Brussels; one ...
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Bentley, Walter Owen, (16 Sept. 1888–13 Aug. 1971), retired; MIME
MBE 1919
Born 16 Sept. 1888; s of Alfred Bentley and Emily, d of Thomas Waterhouse; m 1934, Margaret Roberts Hutton, d of Thomas Roberts and Ann Murray; no c...
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Beresford, Jack, (1 Jan. 1899–3 Dec. 1977), 1931–74
CBE 1960; Member, British Olympic Council, since 1936; Member, Council for England, British Empire and Commonwealth Games (BE & CG)
Born 1 Jan. 1899; s...
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Bird, Henry Edward, (14 July 1830–11 April 1908), statistics practical accountant
Born Portsea, Hants, 14 July 1830; s of Henry and Mary Bird, Somersetshire; widower, 1869; died 11 April 1908
statistics practical accountant
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Black, Neil, (23 May 1959–20 April 2020), Performance Director, UK Athletics, 2012–19
Performance Director, UK Athletics, 2012–19
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Blackburne, Joseph Henry, (10 Dec. 1841–1 Sept. 1924), British Chess Champion
Born Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, 10 Dec. 1841; m (wife d 1922); died 1 Sept. 1924
British Chess Champion
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Blake, Sir Peter (James), (1 Oct. 1948–6 Dec. 2001), Chief Executive Officer, Team New Zealand Ltd, America’s Cup Defence 2000, 1994–2000; Captain, Seamaster, blakexpeditions, since 2000
KBE 1995 (OBE 1991 MBE 1983)
Born 1 Oct. 1948; m 1979, Pippa Glanville; one s one d; died 6 Dec. 2001
Chief Executive Officer, Team New Zealand Ltd, America’s Cup Defence ...
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Bledisloe, 3rd Viscount, (Christopher Hiley Ludlow Bathurst) (24 June 1934–12 May 2009)
Born 24 June 1934; s of 2nd Viscount Bledisloe, QC, and Joan Isobel Krishaber (d 1999); m 1962 (marr. diss. 1986); two ...
