Ampthill - Notable Residents

Notable Residents

  • John Cornwall, 1st Baron Fanhope (1364-1443) An English nobleman, soldier, veteran of the battle of Agincourt and one of the most respected chivalric figures of his era
  • Richard Nicolls (1624-1672), colonial Governor of the province of New York.
  • Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock, (1739-1767)
  • John FitzPatrick, 2nd Earl of Upper Ossory, (1745-1818)
  • Joseph Foveaux (1766-1846), lieutenant governor of Norfolk Island and New South Wales.
  • Henry Richard Vassall-Fox, 3rd Baron Holland, (1773-1840)
  • Brian Clemens OBE, screenwriter and television producer. Responsible for The Avengers among other shows.
  • Robert Daws, actor. Most famous for television roles in Jeeves and Wooster, and The Royal.
  • Adam Croft, author. Known for Knight & Culverhouse thrillers and Kempston Hardwick mysteries.
  • Emily Atack, actress. As seen on The Inbetweeners and Dancing on Ice.
  • David Bass, comedian and TV presenter.

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