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Quiz about Famous People from Lincolnshire
Quiz about Famous People from Lincolnshire

Famous People from Lincolnshire Quiz


A number of famous people were born in Lincolnshire (in eastern England). See if you can solve the clues to find their identity.

A multiple-choice quiz by susanhaque. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
susanhaque
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
226,820
Updated
Apr 19 23
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 20
Plays
963
Last 3 plays: Guest 176 (16/20), Guest 86 (18/20), Guest 81 (16/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Who am I? I am former British Prime Minister, who was born in 1925 and grew up in Lincolnshire. My father was a grocer and I gained a famous nickname once in power. I have two, children Mark and Carol. Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. I am a famous poet who was born in Lincolnshire. I was given the position of Poet Laureate in 1850 by Queen Victoria and died in 1892. My most famous poems include 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'In Memoriam'. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. I am a world famous scientist who was born in 1642 in Lincolnshire and I died in 1727. Apples helped me with my theories. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. I am a Lincolnshire man who was born in 1580 and who became immortalised as a Disney Hero in a 1990s film. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. I am a famous Lincolnshire writer born in 1930 who created Inspector Morse. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. I was born in Lincolnshire and was twice 'strongest man in the world' and Commonwealth Gold Medalist. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. I am a popular actress who was born in 1921 Lincolnshire and have starred in many dramas and comedies including "The Royle Family" and "Pirates". Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. I am award winning musician was born in Lincolnshire in 1950. In 2006 I won a Golden Globe for a song in the movie "Brokeback Mountain". Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. I am a Lincolnshire born astronaut who lived on the Mir Space Station in the 1990s. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. I am an Oscar winning actor who was born in Lincolnshire and appeared in "Iris", "Moulin Rouge" and "Bridget Jones's Diary", amongst other films. Who am I? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. I am an English monarch who was born in Lincolnshire in 1367 and died in 1413. I remain immortalised as one of Shakespeare's characters. Who am I? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. I am a Lincolnshire born actress who is best known as Frank Spencer's wife Betty in "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em". Who am I? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. I am an actress who was born in Lincolnshire in 1929 and who is the widow of the late Sir Laurence Olivier. Who am I? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. I was born in Lincolnshire in 1703, and with the help of my brother Charles, I founded Methodism. I died in 1791. Who am I? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. I am a champion golfer who was born in Lincolnshire. In the 1970s I became the first British player to win the US Open in more than 70 years. Who am I?
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Question 16 of 20
16. I was a popular entertainer of the 1960s who was born in 1941 in Lincolnshire, and formed the group 'The Bruvvers'. I also had my own BBC Kids' show. Who am I? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. I had a famous boyfriend and was once a nurse. I was born in 1976 Nottinghamshire and grew up in Lincolnshire and have appeared as a presenter. In a 2005 poll I was voted the fourth most pointless celebrity in the country. I also appeared on Celebrity Love Island. Who am I?
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Question 18 of 20
18. I was born in Lincolnshire in 1958 and am half of a famous comedy duo. I am married to comedian Adrian Edmondson. Who am I? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. I am an actress, born in Lincolnshire in 1946 who starred in "Rumpole of the Old Bailey" and "The Elephant Man". Who am I? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. I was a professional goal-keeper and played for England. I was born in Lincolnshire and later became an England football coach. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who am I? I am former British Prime Minister, who was born in 1925 and grew up in Lincolnshire. My father was a grocer and I gained a famous nickname once in power. I have two, children Mark and Carol.

Answer: Margaret Thatcher

Mrs Thatcher was born on 13 October 1925 in Grantham and died on 8 April 2013. She was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1975 and became the UK's first female Prime Minister in 1979. She was the only British Prime Minister in the 20th century to be elected for three successive terms, finally resigning in 1990 and letting John Major take over. During her time as Prime Minister she became known as the 'Iron Lady'.
2. I am a famous poet who was born in Lincolnshire. I was given the position of Poet Laureate in 1850 by Queen Victoria and died in 1892. My most famous poems include 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'In Memoriam'. Who am I?

Answer: Alfred Lord Tennyson

Alfred, Lord Tennyson was born on the 5th August 1809 in Somersby. Other well known poems include 'Farewell', 'All Things Will Die', 'Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead', and many others. Tennyson died of gout on 6th October 1892 and was buried in Poets corner in Westminster Abbey.
3. I am a world famous scientist who was born in 1642 in Lincolnshire and I died in 1727. Apples helped me with my theories. Who am I?

Answer: Sir Isaac Newton

Newton was born on Christmas Day 1642 near Grantham. He is best known for his study of physics and the laws of gravity. He also invented the first reflecting telescope. He was the first man to be knighted for scientific work, receiving this honour from Queen Anne in 1705.
4. I am a Lincolnshire man who was born in 1580 and who became immortalised as a Disney Hero in a 1990s film. Who am I?

Answer: John Smith from Pocahontas

Captain John Smith was born in 1580 in Willoughby. By the age of 24 he had served in the Dutch Wars and in the Near East and escaped Turkish captors. He became interested in the Virginia Company and wanted to be one of the first settlers in 1606. He moved to North America, established colonies and became Governor of Virginia, later returning to England pennyless to be a writer.

Smith died in London in June 1631. In the 1995 movie, Smith was voiced by Mel Gibson. The movie tells the story of Smith's adventures in America and creates a fictional romance with Pocahontas. In reality once married she once visited him in England following their meeting in the USA.
5. I am a famous Lincolnshire writer born in 1930 who created Inspector Morse. Who am I?

Answer: Colin Dexter

Colin Dexter was born in 1930 in Stamford. Since 1966 he has lived in Oxford where the Inspector Morse novels are set. His first novel, "Last Bus To Woodstock" was published in 1975 and Inspector Morse has since appeared in 13 novels and numerous short stories, later being adapted for the small screen and starring John Thaw and Kevin Whately.
6. I was born in Lincolnshire and was twice 'strongest man in the world' and Commonwealth Gold Medalist. Who am I?

Answer: Geoff Capes

Geoff Capes was born in Holbeach on 23rd August 1949. He is a former British shot put champion, and former two-time winner of the World's Strongest Man title. He represented Great Britain many times over 11 years and retired from UK athletics in 1980.
7. I am a popular actress who was born in 1921 Lincolnshire and have starred in many dramas and comedies including "The Royle Family" and "Pirates". Who am I?

Answer: Liz Smith

Liz Smith was born on 11th December 1921 in Scunthorpe. She is best known for her appearances in sitcoms such as "The Vicar of Dibley", "The Royle Family" and the children's series "Pirates". Her other TV roles include characters in "Emmerdale", "I Didn't Know You Cared", "Within These Walls", "The Bill" and "2 point4 Children".

She appeared as Grandma Georgina in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and provided the voice of Mrs. Mulch in "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit".
8. I am award winning musician was born in Lincolnshire in 1950. In 2006 I won a Golden Globe for a song in the movie "Brokeback Mountain". Who am I?

Answer: Bernie Taupin

Taupin was born in Anwick near Sleaford on 22nd May 1950. In 1967, he answered an advertisement for a lyric-writer which began the team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin who have collaborated on over 30 albums. His creations include "Candle in the Wind", "Don't Let the Sun Go down on Me", "Your Song".

He also wrote "We Built This City" which became a hit. In 2006, he won a Golden Globe Award for 'A Love That will Never Grow Old' from the film "Brokeback Mountain".
9. I am a Lincolnshire born astronaut who lived on the Mir Space Station in the 1990s. Who am I?

Answer: Michael Foale

Michael Foale was born in Louth on 6th January 1957. He was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1987 and has spent over 178 days in space and more than 18 hours of spacewalk time. He also lived on the Mir for four-and-a-half months in 1997.
10. I am an Oscar winning actor who was born in Lincolnshire and appeared in "Iris", "Moulin Rouge" and "Bridget Jones's Diary", amongst other films. Who am I?

Answer: Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent was born on 24th May 1949 in Lincoln. He made his film debut in 1978 in "The Shout" and had his television debut in the following year. He played DCI Roy Slater in "Only Fools and Horses" and had originally been offered the lead role of Del Trotter. He has stared in many other dramas and films including "The Crying Game", "Enchanted April", "Bullets over Broadway", "Gangs of New York", "The Borrowers", "Little Voice" and "Topsy-Turvy".

In 2001 he won a BAFTA for his role in "Moulin Rouge" and an Oscar for "Iris". He has also provided his voice for blockbuster films such as "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", "Valiant", "The Magic Roundabout" and "Robots".
11. I am an English monarch who was born in Lincolnshire in 1367 and died in 1413. I remain immortalised as one of Shakespeare's characters. Who am I?

Answer: Henry IV

Henry IV was born at Bolingbroke Castle. He ruled from 30th September 1399 until 20th March 1413. He spent much of his reign defending himself against plots, rebellions and assassination attempts. In the later years of his reign he suffered serious health problems and had a disfiguring skin disease. Eventually he was buried at Canterbury Cathedral.
12. I am a Lincolnshire born actress who is best known as Frank Spencer's wife Betty in "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em". Who am I?

Answer: Michele Dotrice

Michele Dotrice was born on 27th September 1948 in Cleethorpes and comes from an acting family. She is married to actor Edward Woodward.
13. I am an actress who was born in Lincolnshire in 1929 and who is the widow of the late Sir Laurence Olivier. Who am I?

Answer: Dame Joan Plowright

Dame Joan Plowright was born on 28th October 1929 in Brigg. Her film credits include "Dennis the Menace", "Enchanted April", "Tea with Mussolini", "Goose!", "Bringing Down the House", "Back to the Secret Garden", "101 Dalmatians" and "Jane Eyre".
14. I was born in Lincolnshire in 1703, and with the help of my brother Charles, I founded Methodism. I died in 1791. Who am I?

Answer: John Wesley

John Wesley was born in Epworth on 17th June 1703. He was a travelling evangelist who built a chain of societies with his brother Charles and founded the Methodist Church. He died in London on 2nd March 1791.
15. I am a champion golfer who was born in Lincolnshire. In the 1970s I became the first British player to win the US Open in more than 70 years. Who am I?

Answer: Tony Jacklin

Tony Jacklin was born on 7th July 1944 in Scunthorpe. In 1969 he won the Open, being the first British player to win in 18 years. The following year he won the US Open and became the first player to hold both titles at the same time.
He was also the first Briton to win the US Open for over 70 years. In 1985 he captained the Ryder Cup winning team.
16. I was a popular entertainer of the 1960s who was born in 1941 in Lincolnshire, and formed the group 'The Bruvvers'. I also had my own BBC Kids' show. Who am I?

Answer: Joe Brown

Joe Brown was on 13th May 1941 in Swarby. He stated his career as a support artist to performers such as Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent and played lead guitar on Billy Fury's album "The Sound of Fury". His best known works are "What a Crazy World We're Living in" and "Picture of You".

He appeared in films, pantomimes and musicals and presented his own children's television series, Joe & Co, on the BBC. He formed the band, "Brown's Home Brew", with his wife.
17. I had a famous boyfriend and was once a nurse. I was born in 1976 Nottinghamshire and grew up in Lincolnshire and have appeared as a presenter. In a 2005 poll I was voted the fourth most pointless celebrity in the country. I also appeared on Celebrity Love Island. Who am I?

Answer: Abi Titmuss

Abigail (Abi) Titmuss was born on 8th February 1976 in the United Kingdom. She first became really well known when her then boyfriend, John Leslie, was accused of rape, and has since appeared on Richard and Judy as a presenter and has also been in 'Hell's Kitchen' and has appeared in many men's magazines. Abi Titmuss stopped working as a nurse and made sex education videos, some of which don't have much to do with education...
18. I was born in Lincolnshire in 1958 and am half of a famous comedy duo. I am married to comedian Adrian Edmondson. Who am I?

Answer: Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunders was born in Sleaford on the 6th July 1958. She originally trained to be a teacher and has worked as a long and successful comedy duo with Dawn French.
19. I am an actress, born in Lincolnshire in 1946 who starred in "Rumpole of the Old Bailey" and "The Elephant Man". Who am I?

Answer: Patricia Hodge

Patricia Hodge was born on 29th September 1946 in Cleethorpes. She has starred in numerous dramas including "Rumpole of the Old Bailey" from 1978-90, "Edward and Mrs Simpson", "Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years", "The Naked Civil Servant" and in films including "The Elephant Man" and "Behind Enemy Lines".
20. I was a professional goal-keeper and played for England. I was born in Lincolnshire and later became an England football coach. Who am I?

Answer: Ray Clemence

Raymond Neal Clemence, MBE, was born on 5th August 1948 in Skegness. He was one of English and European football's best players and was part the Liverpool's winning teams of the 1970s. He retired from international football in the 1980s with a total of 61 caps. He retired from playing in 1988 to join the coaching staff at Spurs and became manager of Barnet in 1994. Three years later he became a goalkeeping coach for the England team.
Source: Author susanhaque

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