University Of Durham
Discover the notable alumni of University Of Durham. The list includes people like Timothy Laurence, Gabby Logan, Jeremy Vine, Kate Silverton & Jake Thackray. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as media personalities, scientists, intellectuals & academics, singers and writers etc.
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Timothy Laurence(Retired Royal Navy Officer and Husband of Princess Anne, Daughter of Queen Elizabeth II)
Birthdate: March 1, 1955
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Camberwell, London, United Kingdom
Timothy Laurence is a former officer of the British Royal Navy. He is married to Princess Anne since 1992. From 1986 to 1989, he was the equerry to Queen Elizabeth II, and met Anne during that time. He serves on the boards of various charitable and professional bodies.
2
Gabby Logan
(Welsh Television Presenter and a Former Rhythmic Gymnast)
Birthdate: April 24, 1973
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
3
Steve Easterbrook
(Businessperson)
Birthdate: August 6, 1967
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Watford, England
4
Jake Thackray
(English Singer-Songwriter, Poet & Journalist)
Birthdate: February 27, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Leeds
Died: December 24, 2002
Jake Thackray was an English poet, journalist, and singer-songwriter. He achieved immense popularity during the 1960s and 1970s when he started appearing on British television, performing his topical comedy songs. Jake Thackray is credited with influencing performers like Jarvis Cocker, Alex Turner, Ralph McTell, and Mike Harding.
Birthdate: August 28, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
6
Helene Diamantides
(British Fell Runner)
Birthdate: 1964 AD
Birthplace: North Yorkshire, England
7
Alison Smithson
(Architect)
Birthdate: June 22, 1928
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Died: August 14, 1993
Alison Smithson was one half of the renowned British architect duo Alison and Peter Smithson, the other half of which was her husband. They contributed immensely to the New Brutalism, or British Brutalism, style of architecture and also popularized themes such as streets in the sky.
8
James MacMillan
(Conductor, Composer, Musicologist, Professor)
Birthdate: July 16, 1959
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kilwinning
9
John D. Barrow
(Former astrophysicist who received the 2006 Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries About Spiritual Realities)
Birthdate: November 29, 1952
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Died: September 26, 2020
10
Malcolm Sargent
(Music conductor)
Birthdate: April 29, 1895
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ashford, Kent, England
Died: October 3, 1967
11
Charlie Hodgson
(English Rugby Union Player)
Birthdate: November 12, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Halifax, England
Rugby player Charlie Hodgson was a prominent fly-half for Sale Sharks and Saracens. He has also represented England and been part of the 2005 Lions tour. He also has a record 2,625 premiership points. Post-retirement, he has turned his focus to his leadership coaching company, Charlie Hodgson Performance.
12
Iain Murray
(Pastor and author who co-founded the Reformed publishing house, the Banner of Truth Trust)
Birthdate: April 19, 1931
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lancashire, England
13
Robert Wilson
(Astronomer)
Birthdate: April 16, 1927
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: South Shields, England
Died: September 2, 2002
