Derby has produced a number of well-known philosophers, molecular biologists, preachers, political leaders, economists and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Derby includes Herbert Spencer, Richard J. Roberts, John Cotton, George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, John A. Hobson, and many others.

Famous People Born In Derby

Herbert SpencerHerbert Spencer
27 April 1820, British
Philosopher
Michael SochaMichael Socha
13 December 1987, British
Actor

Richard J. RobertsRichard J. Roberts
06 September 1943, British
Biochemist, Molecular Biologist

John CottonJohn Cotton
04 December 1585, British, American
Theologian & Preacher

Keiran LeeKeiran Lee
15 January 1984, British
Actor

John WettonJohn Wetton
12 June 1949, British
Singer
Lauren SochaLauren Socha
09 June 1990, British
Actress

Joseph Wright of DerbyJoseph Wright of Derby
03 September 1734, British
Painter, Artist

John TamsJohn Tams
16 February 1949, British
Actor, Songwriter, Singer, Record producer,
Usman AhmedUsman Ahmed
21 November 1981, British
Boxer

Ralph FitchRalph Fitch
1550 AD, British
Explorer
John A. HobsonJohn A. Hobson
06 July 1858, British
Economist

John DexterJohn Dexter
02 August 1925, British
Director

Jack O'ConnellJack O'Connell
01 August 1990, British
Actor

Tony FranklinTony Franklin
02 April 1962, British
musician, guitarist

Sir William de Wiveleslie AbneySir William de Wiveleslie Abney
24 July 1843, British
Astronomer