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BOLTON
Most Famous People Born in Bolton, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 359
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1948
- Most distinctive
- Cricket 4.4×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Bolton during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Bolton Is Known For
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Football is Bolton's biggest profession — 39% of all notables (139).
Bolton over-indexes on cricket — 4.4× the global rate.
Bolton under-produces politician — only 0.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Bolton's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Filtered to 1900s Clear ×
Thomas Pitfield
1903 - 1999
Arthur Catherall
1906 - 1980
Dorothy Seacombe
1905 - 1994
Bob Mortimer (footballer)
1908 - 1965
Jack Monk
1904 - 1976
Tot Walsh
1900 - 1950
Gilbert Richmond
1909 - 1958
Joseph Whiteside
1906 - 1990
Victor Gilbert
1905 - 1978
Rollo Jack
1902 - 1994
Lawrence Pullen Hardman
1909 - 1996
James Harbot
1907 - 1992
Harry Greenhalgh
1900 - 1982
Fred Blinkhorn
1901 - 1983
Jack Hall (footballer, born 1905)
Born 1905
Bert Cartman
1900 - 1955