Famous People

Below is a list of famous people, who were either born or lived on the Isle of Man. Many played a key role in the history of the island and others were just passing through, whichever it was they left a lasting impression.

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Bee Gees
1956 -
Music Group

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Nigel Mansell
1953 -
Race Car Driver

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Norman Wisdom
1915 -
Actor and Comedian

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Archibald Knox
1864-1933
Celtic Art

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Hall Caine
1853 - 1931
Manx Novelist

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John Clague
1842 - 1908
Manx Heritage

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Thomas Edward Brown
1830-1897
Manx Poetry

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Arthur Caley
1829 - 1853
Manx Giant

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Peter Heywood
1772 - 1831
Navy

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Sir William Hillary
1771 - 1847
Founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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William Christian (Illiam Dhone)
1608 - 1663
Manx Government

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