Famous People Born In Wiltshire

Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher. Widely regarded as the co-founder of modern political philosophy, Hobbes is best known for his influential book Leviathan. Apart from political philosophy, Thomas Hobbes also contributed immensely to various other fields, such as ethics, theology, geometry, history, and jurisprudence.

Desmond Morris is an English ethologist, zoologist, author, and surrealist painter. He is well-known for his book The Naked Ape and for his TV shows, such as Zoo Time. Desmond Morris is also known for his work as the writer and presenter of the popular BBC documentary The Human Animal.

Not much is known about the early life of scholar and diplomat Thomas Elyot, and while some claim he was educated at Oxford, others believe he was a Cambridge alumnus. He is, however, remembered for pioneering the use of English as a literary language in books such as The Boke Named the Governour.

Veteran English-born Australian entertainer Stuart Wagstaff initially had a brief stint with the Royal Navy, before starting his acting career with repertory theater. He also appeared in over a 100 Benson and Hedges commercials. Beauty and the Beast and In Melbourne Tonight were 2 of his best-known TV programs.