English Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Kent cricketer from 1902 until 1926, having previously played for W. G. Grace's London County

Was a Kent cricketer from 1902 until 1926, having previously played for W. G. Grace's London County Cricket Club in first-class matches in 1900 and 1901. He was born in Sussex.

Was an English cricketer who played for Glamorgan. He was born in Pendlebury, Salford and died in Bi

Was an English cricketer who played for Glamorgan. He was born in Pendlebury, Salford and died in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Sharples, who played cricket first in Lancashire and later, when he relocated to South Wales, for Briton Ferry Town. made a sing

Was an English professional cricketer. He was the younger brother of John Sherman and the father of

Was an English professional cricketer. He was the younger brother of John Sherman and the father of Tom Sherman. James Sherman, an occasional wicketkeeper, was mainly associated with Surrey and he made 12 known appearances in first-class matches from 1810

Was an English dramatist.His first poem, Echo, or the Unfortunate Lovers (of which no copy is known,

Was an English dramatist.His first poem, Echo, or the Unfortunate Lovers (of which no copy is known, but which is probably the same as Narcissus of 1646), was published in 1618. After earning his M.A., he was, Wood says, "a minister of God's word in or ne

Was an English Pre-Raphaelite painter and engraver, a follower of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.[1]Smetham

Was an English Pre-Raphaelite painter and engraver, a follower of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.[1]Smetham was born in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, and attended school in Leeds; he was originally apprenticed to an architect before deciding on an artistic career. He studied at the Royal Academy, beginning in 1843. His modest early success as a portrait painter was stifled by the development of photography (a problem shared by other artists of the time). In 1851 Smetham took a teaching position att the Wesleyan Normal College in Westminster; in 1854 he married Sarah Goble, a fellow teacher at the school. They would eventually have six children.

Was a British astronomer.He helped found the Astronomical Society of London, and it was under his na

Was a British astronomer.He helped found the Astronomical Society of London, and it was under his name that a petition was successfully submitted to obtain a royal charter in 1831, whereupon it became the Royal Astronomical Society.South and John Herschel jointly produced a catalogue of 380 double stars in 1824, reobserving many of the double stars that had been discovered by William Herschel. South then continued and observed another 458 double stars over the following year.He won the Copley Medal in 1826 and the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in that same year. He was knighted in 1831. Craters on Mars and the Moon are named in his honor.

Was an English cricketer. Spens was a right-handed batsman who was an underarm bowler, although with

Was an English cricketer. Spens was a right-handed batsman who was an underarm bowler, although with which hand he bowled with and what style he bowled is unknown. Spens was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College, where he represented the col

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Middlesex in 1970. A left-handed low

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Middlesex in 1970. A left-handed lower-order batsman and a left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Jim Alldis was the son of the former Middlesex scorer A. J. Alldis. His father also being known as Jim, he was referred to at Lord's as Jim Alldis Jr. In his two matches, he scored seven runs at an average of 2.33 and took one wicket for 37, the single wicket being that of Keith Wheatley of Hampshire. He played for Middlesex's second eleven in the Second Eleven Championship between 1968 and 1976 and later represented Berkshire in the Minor Counties Championship.

Was an English cricketer who played for Surrey between 1863 and 1878. A round arm fast bowler, he to

Was an English cricketer who played for Surrey between 1863 and 1878. A round arm fast bowler, he took 534 of his 540 first-class wickets for Surrey. Subsequently he became an umpire, appearing in that role between 1873 and 1899, but in only two matches b

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1880 and 1885. He was a notable performer

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1880 and 1885. He was a notable performer for Whitwell Cricket Club in the 1880s with Samuel Malthouse and 'G G' Walker and all three also played for Welbeck as well as the county. His debut first

Is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1996 and his highest break is 1

Is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1996 and his highest break is 142.

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1834 to 1844. He was mainl

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1834 to 1844. He was mainly associated with Sussex and made 28 known appearances in first-class matches including 1 for the Players in 1837.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who playe

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Berkshire. Theunissen represented Berkshire in the Minor Counties Championship for three seasons, and made a single List A appearance for the team, i

Known as Jim, was a part-time footballer who was part of the Blackburn Olympic team which won the FA

Known as Jim, was a part-time footballer who was part of the Blackburn Olympic team which won the FA Cup in 1883, playing at left back.he was a cotton machine operator by trade. He was part of a team of tradesmen and weavers who achieved a small level of success in the 1880s, backed by local iron foundry owner Sid Yates and coached by former England player Jack Hunter. Their greatest success came when they overcame the dominance of local rivals, Blackburn Rovers, and the amateur teams of southern England to win the FA Cup in 1883.

Was an English cricketer. Budden represented Hampshire in a single first-class match in 1904 against

Was an English cricketer. Budden represented Hampshire in a single first-class match in 1904 against Oxford University. Budden was not required to bat in the match and bowled twelve wicketless overs.

Is an English auto racing driver from York. He has twice been champion of the British Touring Car Ch

Is an English auto racing driver from York. He has twice been champion of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). From 2005, he has raced for Alfa Romeo and SEAT in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). For 2008 he is competing in the series in

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1816 to 1826. He was the b

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1816 to 1826. He was the brother of John Thumwood. Mainly associated with Hampshire, he made 23 known appearances in first-class matches.

Is an English field hockey player who plays as a forward.Competing for England and Great Britain at

Is an English field hockey player who plays as a forward.Competing for England and Great Britain at numerous tournaments, he is representing Great Britain in Field hockey at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He has 64 caps representing England and 30 caps represe

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1821 to 1831. He was mainly ass

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1821 to 1831. He was mainly associated with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), of which he was a member. He made 9 known appearances in first-class matches including 4 for the Gentlemen.

Was an Indian-born English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm round-arm medium

Was an Indian-born English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm round-arm medium pace bowler who played for Gloucestershire. He was born in Poona and died in Edzell. Tremenheere made a single first-class appearance, during the 1872 sea

Is an English cricketer who played one first-class match for Worcestershire and later played minor c

Is an English cricketer who played one first-class match for Worcestershire and later played minor counties cricket for Shropshire. He was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. In 1998 Ralph returned to representative cricket with Shropshire in the Minor

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Nottinghamshire. Turn

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Nottinghamshire. Turner, who had just two months previously represented the Nottinghamshire Colts in a miscellaneous match, made two first-class appearances in August 1894, his

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Kent. Tyld

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Kent. Tylden, who had represented Kent's Second XI in the Minor Counties Championship since 1920, made his sole first-class appearance against Oxford University in 1

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm roundarm bowler who played f

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm roundarm bowler who played for Lancashire. He was born in the Everton district of Liverpool and died in Warrington, Lancashire. Unsworth's early club cricket career was spent with Eve

Is a right-back with Chester City. He has also played at left-back.Vaughan was signed by Chester in

Is a right-back with Chester City. He has also played at left-back.Vaughan was signed by Chester in January 2006 from Tranmere Rovers, where he made more than 50 reserve team appearances. He joined his father (chairman) and brother (defender) (both called Stephen) at the club.