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Wiltshire ranks 1,897th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Hondarribia, Olsztyn, and Guaymas. Memorable people born in Wiltshire include William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, William of Malmesbury, and Catherine Carey. Memorable people who died in Wiltshire include George Martin, Cynewulf of Wessex, and Rupert Hine. Wiltshire has been the birth place of many noblemen and historians and the death place of many musicians and politicians. Wiltshire is located in United Kingdom.

Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It borders Gloucestershire to the north, Oxfordshire to the north-east, Berkshire to the east, Hampshire to the south-east, Dorset to the south, and Somerset to the west. The largest settlement is Swindon, and Trowbridge is the county town. Read more on Wikipedia

Between 1080 and 1963, Wiltshire was the birth place of 7 globally memorable people, including William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, William of Malmesbury, and Catherine Carey. Additionaly, 3 globally memorable people have passed away in Wiltshire including George Martin, Cynewulf of Wessex, and Rupert Hine.

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People Deceased in Wiltshire

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Most individuals born in present day Wiltshire were noblemen (1), historians (1), politicians (1), geologists (1), and composers (1),  while most who died were musicians (2) and politicians (1).

Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Wiltshire since 1700.