Top 12 Famous Alumni from University of Cambridge 

The University of Cambridge, located in Cambridge, England, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world.  Established in 1209, Cambridge is best for its academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and illustrious history.  

 Sir Isaac Newton 

Mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.

#1

Charles Darwin 

Naturalist and biologist, best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection.

#2

Stephen Hawking 

Theoretical physicist and cosmologist, known for his work on black holes and quantum mechanics.

#3

Alan Turing 

Mathematician and computer scientist, famous for his contributions to cryptography and artificial intelligence.

#4

Lord Byron 

Romantic poet and leading figure in the Romantic movement. 

#5

John Maynard Keynes  

Economist, known for his influential theories on economics and government intervention.

#6

Sir Francis Bacon  

Philosopher, statesman, and scientist, considered the father of empiricism.

#7

Rosalind Franklin 

Chemist and X-ray crystallographer, contributed to the understanding of DNA's structure.

#8

Emma Thompson 

Award-winning actress and screenwriter.

#9

Sir David Attenboroug 

Broadcaster and natural historian, known for his documentaries on wildlife and the environment.

#10

John Cleese 

Actor, comedian, and member of Monty Python. 

#11

Sacha Baron Cohen 

Actor and comedian, known for characters like Borat and Ali G. Sir Ian McKellen - Acclaimed actor, famous for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "X-Men" series.

#12

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