Famous People Born in Wales

Wales is also known as Cymru belongs to London and has a rich and interesting History to share with the people. It is known for its culture and it has laid its influence in almost every part of the world. It is interesting to note that the Mount Everest got its name from Welshman Sir George Everest who lived here. It is a surprising fact that only a few percentage of the population can speak their native language in Wales. Robert Record of Wales found out equal to sign. They were the first in the world to hear the voices of the people through a radio.

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  • Mick Fanning Success Story
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    Michael Clarke Success Story
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    Hugh Jackman Success Story
    Childhood Hugh ‘Michael’ Jackman was born on October 12, 1968 at Sydney, New South Wales. He went to Pymble Public School where he did his primary education. Next he went to the Knox Grammar School where he participated in the play &lsq...
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    Christian Bale Success Story
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Ken Follet is one of the greatest persons who contributed to the field of literature. His book Edge of Eternity found NO 1 place on the Paramount sellers catalogue all over the world. His work is widely appreciated by people in every corner of the world. His habit of listening to the stories told by his mother made him a voracious reader. He won the Edgar Grand Master award in the year 2013. He also has won Good readschoice award for the year 2010.

Of late, we have been hearing stories of people who are billionaires or millionaires at present were once college drop outs. Once such person is Simon Nixon, who founded moneysupermarket.com during the 90s. He is a person who found university education to be boring and went ahead to start moneysupermarket.com . He has amassed a huge wealth at a young age. The moneysupermarket.com is a price comparison website in Britain.