List Of King's College London Alumni
This list of King's College London alumni comprises notable graduates, non-graduate former, and current, students. It also includes those who may be considered alumni by extension, having studied at institutions later merged with King's College London. It does not include those whose only connection with the college is the conferral of an honorary degree or honorary fellowship.
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