John Donne, leading English poet of the Metaphysical school, is often considered the greatest loved poet in the English language.

• Poet
  (c. 1572–1631)

British actor Edmund Gwenn's claim to fame was his unforgettable role as Santa Claus in the classic Miracle on 34th Street.

• Theater Actor, Film Actor
  (1875–1959)

Edmund Burke served in the British Parliament 1774-1794, where he dealt with revolutions in America and France, as well as troubles in India and Ireland.

• (c. 1729–1797)

20th century explorer and mountaineer Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the peak of Mount Everest, along with fellow climber Tenzing Norgay.

• Athlete, Philanthropist, Explorer
  (1919–2008)

Writer Ted Hughes wrote poetry, non-fiction and children’s books. He was married to poet Sylvia Plath who committed suicide a year after he left her.

• Poet, Author
  (1930–1998)

Nobel Prize winning English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy is remembered for evoking Victorian and Edwardian upper middle-class life in his work.

• Author, Playwright, Poet
  (1867–1933)

English poet and playwright Robert Browning was a master of dramatic verse and is perhaps best known for his 12-book long form blank poem 'The Ring and the Book.'

• Playwright, Poet
  (d. 1889)

Harold Pinter is a renowned British playwright who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005.

• Activist, Playwright, Screenwriter, Poet
  (1930–2008)