Famous People Born In Cheltenham

Brian Jones was an English musician credited with founding the world-renowned rock band, The Rolling Stones. He was also considered the original leader of the band before his fellow band members, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, took over the musical direction of the band. Jones became the first member of the infamous 27 Club, when he died at age 27.

British geologist and archaeologist Robert Bruce Foote is remembered for his pioneering contribution to the study of the prehistory of India. He was in his early 20s when he joined the Geological Survey of India and soon made many discoveries, including that of the first Paleolithic hand axe in India.

Remembered as a prominent figure of the Decadent movement and macabre literature, Swedish author and poet Eric Stenbock was known to be eccentric. He owned several animals and reptiles, including a bear and snakes, and also engaged in homosexual relationships. His later life was plagued by drug addiction and alcoholism.