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CAMBRIDGE
Most Famous People Born in Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 517
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1947
- Most distinctive
- Geographer 15.4×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Cambridge during each.
Notable Births by Decade
Click a decade to filter the list below. Peak: 1960s with 65 notable births.
What Cambridge Is Known For
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Football is Cambridge's biggest profession — 9% of all notables (49).
Cambridge over-indexes on geographer — 15.4× the global rate.
Cambridge under-produces politician — only 0.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Cambridge's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Film & TV
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- Politics & Law
- Other
- Field: Racer Clear ×
0059 RACER
Amy Williams
Born 1982
0177 RACER
Steve Parrish
Born 1953
0279 RACER
Michael Lee (speedway rider)
Born 1958
0306 RACER
Tommy Price
1911 - 1998
0352 RACER
Luke Mossey
Born 1992
0428 RACER
Richard Knight (speedway rider)
Born 1959
0487 RACER
Dave Nicoll
Born 1944