columnist, The Times, 2005–23
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Aaronovitch, David Morris, (born 8 July 1954), columnist, The Times, 2005–23
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Abbado, Claudio, (26 June 1933–20 Jan. 2014), Artistic Director, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, 1989–2002; Generalmusikdirektor of Vienna, since 1987
Born Milan, 26 June 1933; m 1st, 1956, Giovanna Cavazzoni (marr. diss. 1968); one s one d; 2nd, Gabriella Cantalupi; one s; died 20 Jan. 2014
Artistic Director, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, ...
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Abbott, Hon. Anthony John, (born 4 Nov. 1957), MP (L) Warringah, New South Wales, 1994–2019; Prime Minister of Australia, 2013–15; Leader of the Liberal Party, Australia, 2009–15
AC 2020
MP (L) Warringah, New South Wales, 1994–2019; Prime Minister of Australia, 2013–15; Leader of the Liberal Party, Australia, 2009–15
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Abbott, Rt Hon. Diane (Julie), (born 27 Sept. 1953), PC 2016; MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, since 1987 (Lab, 1987–2023 and since 2024; Ind, 2023–24)
PC 2016; MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, since 1987 (Lab, 1987–2023 and since 2024; Ind, 2023–24)
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Abbott, Paul, (born 22 Feb. 1960), film and television writer
film and television writer
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Abdela, Lesley Julia, (born 17 Nov. 1945), journalist and broadcaster, since 1986; Chief Executive: Project Parity, 1996–99; Project Parity Partnerships for Peace, since 2005; Senior Partner: Eyecatcher Associates, since 1986; Shevolution, since 1998; specialist in post-conflict reconstruction, since 1999
MBE 1990
journalist and broadcaster, since 1986; Chief Executive: Project Parity, 1996–99; Project Parity Partnerships for Peace, since 2005; Senior Partner: Eyecatcher Associates, since 1986; Shevolution, since 1998; specialist in post-conflict reconstruction, since 1999
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Abell, Stephen Paul, (Stig), (born 10 April 1980), Executive Editor, Wireless, since 2020; Launch Director, Times Radio, since 2020; Co-Presenter, Times Radio Breakfast Show, since 2020
Executive Editor, Wireless, since 2020; Launch Director, Times Radio, since 2020; Co-Presenter, Times Radio Breakfast Show, since 2020
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Abeyie, Joanna Tufuo, (born 15 March 1987), Founder and Managing Director, Blue Moon and Partners, since 2018; Head of Creative Diversity, BBC, 2022–23
MBE 2020
Founder and Managing Director, Blue Moon and Partners, since 2018; Head of Creative Diversity, BBC, 2022–23
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Abraham, Eric Antony, (born 3 March 1954), film, theatre and television producer
film, theatre and television producer
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Achurch, Janet, (Janet Sharp), (17 Jan. 1863–11 Sept. 1916)
Born Lancashire, 17 Jan. 1863; d of William Prior Sharp; m 1889, Charles Martin (Charles Charrington, actor); one d; died 11 Sept. 1916
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Ackland, Joss, (Sidney Edmond Jocelyn), (29 Feb. 1928–19 Nov. 2023), actor
CBE 2001
actor
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Acklom, Captain Cecil Ryther, (31 May 1872–12 June 1937)
CB 1914; CBE 1919
Born 31 May 1872; s of late Robert Evatt Acklom; died 12 June 1937
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Ackroyd, Peter, (born 5 Oct. 1949), writer; Chief Book Reviewer, The Times, 1986–2010
CBE 2003
writer; Chief Book Reviewer, The Times, 1986–2010
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Ackroyd, Sir Timothy Robert Whyte, (born 7 Oct. 1958), actor
3rd Bt cr 1956, of Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire
actor
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Acosta Quesada, Carlos Yunior, (Carlos Acosta), (born 1973), ballet dancer; President, Carlos Acosta International Dance Foundation, since 2012; founder, Acosta Danza, 2016; Director, Birmingham Royal Ballet, since 2020
CBE 2014
ballet dancer; President, Carlos Acosta International Dance Foundation, since 2012; founder, Acosta Danza, 2016; Director, Birmingham Royal Ballet, since 2020
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Adair, John Eric, (born 18 May 1934), author and teacher of leadership; Chairman, Adair Leadership Ltd
PhD
author and teacher of leadership; Chairman, Adair Leadership Ltd
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Adams, Gerard, (Gerry), (born 6 Oct. 1948), Member of the Dáil (TD) (SF) Louth, 2011–20; President, Sinn Féin, 1983–2018 (Vice-President, 1978–83)
Member of the Dáil (TD) (SF) Louth, 2011–20; President, Sinn Féin, 1983–2018 (Vice-President, 1978–83)
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Adams, John, (born 15 Feb. 1947), composer
composer
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Adams, Piers Dermot Meredith, (born 21 Dec. 1963), musician; professional virtuoso recorder player, since 1985
musician; professional virtuoso recorder player, since 1985
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Adams, Richard George, (10 May 1920–24 Dec. 2016), author
Born 10 May 1920; s of Evelyn George Beadon Adams, FRCS, and Lilian Rosa Adams (née Button); m 1949, Barbara Elizabeth Acland; two d...
