Famous Alumni of Cambridge University - Celebrities from Cambridge University

The University of Cambridge, located in England, is a name which is popular in most households around the world. Doesn’t this speak volumes about its popularity? This notable institution known for imparting an outstanding quality of education was founded in 1209. It is also famous for being the ‘fourth oldest university in the world’. As of 2015, more than 19,000 students had enrolled at this world famous institution. Apart from its lush green campus, a library with an interesting collection of a million books and its highly qualified staff, the university is also famous for its notable alumni. Some of these individuals who studied at Cambridge are even important names in history books. Legendary scientists Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking are former students of this renowned institution. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution is being taught to students all over the world and has also significantly helped scientists involved in further research on the subject. Stephen Hawking is not only known for his contributions to the field of science, but is also considered one among the few immensely influential people around the world today. Hawking’s life also inspired the Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Theory Of Everything’, which earned a lot of accolades. ‘Borat’ star Sasha Baron Cohen, acclaimed actor Stephen Fry and Hollywood star Rachel Weisz are a few other eminent personalities who studied at the University of Cambridge. We have compiled a list which consists of noteworthy celebrities who were former students of University of Cambridge. This might just inspire you to work harder to secure a place at this world famous university.

Check out the list of notable Cambridge University alumni. Some of the notable Cambridge University students are Stephen Hawking, Alan Turing, Charles Darwin, Charles, Prince of Wales and Sacha Baron Cohen.

The Most Famous Alumni of Cambridge University

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Charles DarwinFebruary 12, 1809BritishCharles Darwin was one of the most influential figures in human history
Jane GoodallApril 3, 1934BritishJane Goodall is an English Animal Rights activist, famously dubbed as “The Woman who redefined man”
Stephen FryAugust 24, 1957BritishStephen Fry is a comedian, actor, author, television and radio presenter
J. J. ThomsonDecember 18, 1856BritishJ.J
Ludwig WittgensteinApril 26, 1889AustrianLudwig Wittgenstein is a renowned philosopher
Stephen HawkingJanuary 8, 1942BritishStephen Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author
Rupert BrookeAugust 3, 1887BritishRupert Brooke was an English poet who is widely known for his poem ‘The Soldier’, which was a part of five war sonnets
James ChadwickOctober 20, 1891BritishSir James Chadwick CH was an English physicist, who won the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of neutron
Lee Kuan YewSeptember 16, 1923SingaporeanLee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore
Emma ThompsonApril 15, 1959BritishEmma Thompson is famous British actress, comedienne and screenwriter
Charles Thomson Rees Wilson

Charles Thomson Rees Wilson

Charles Thomson Rees Wilson was a Scottish meteorologist and physicist

BritishFebruary 14, 1869217 views

James Chadwick

Sir James Chadwick CH was an English physicist, who won the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of neutron

BritishOctober 20, 1891244 views

Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is most known for the diaries which he wrote from 1660 to 1669.

BritishFebruary 23, 1633126 views

Arthur Eddington

Arthur Eddington was one of the most renowned astronomers of 19th century and has many scientific achievements to his credit

BritishDecember 28, 1882151 views

Francis Galton

Francis Galton was a famous English psychologist and geneticist who founded psychometrics and eugenics

BritishFebruary 16, 1822112 views

James Watson

James Watson is an American molecular biologist and geneticist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the molecular structure of D.N.A

AmericanApril 6, 1928194 views

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen is a British actor and comedian, known for portraying four unorthodox fictional characters

BritishOctober 13, 1971131 views

Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin

Mihajlo Pupin was a scientist who hailed from Serbia and is renowned for his patented works

SerbianOctober 9, 1858188 views

A. A. Milne

The cute little yellow bear, Winnie the Pooh is a creation of A

BritishJanuary 18, 1882153 views

David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough is an English broadcaster and naturalist

BritishMay 8, 1926201 views