British philanthropists

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms at her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days is the longest of any British monarch, the second-longest of any sovereign state, and the longest of any queen regnant in history.

Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th person to achieve an "EGOT", winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion; manager Phil Harvey is also credited as a full member. The group are best known for their live performances and have had a significant impact on popular culture.

German actor (1893–1943)

Armenian businessman, art collector and philanthropist (1869-1955)

British politician and journalist (born 1975)

British financier and Jewish activist (1784–1885)

American-born British stock investor, businessman and philanthropist

British-American business magnate

Welsh merchant, slave trader and philanthropist (1649–1721)

British countess (1861–1938)

UK art collector and politician (1808-1879); member of Parliament

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1917-1992)

British scholar, collector and philanthropist

Anglo-American businessman

English economist, banker, philanthropist and parliamentarian

British peeress of American background (1870-1906)

Canadian billionaire (1940-2021)

British businessman (1876-1924)

British philanthropist (1869–1926)

British politician (1874-1967)

English businessman and philanthropist (1732-1822)

Foundress of Pembroke College, Cambridge

Welsh entrepreneur and philanthropist

British-American financier and philanthropist

Irish politician and philanthropist (1841-1929)

british suffragette, viscountess (1857–1941)

British businessman and politician (1932-2025)

Polish art historian (1924-2015)

British philanthtopist (1924–2000)

German-British financier, philanthropist and art connoisseur (1865-1930)

British academic

British peer (born 1941)

Businessman, philanthropist, adventurer, writer

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British physician and philanthropist (1786–1865)

noblewoman; British artist and writer (1879-1955)

Northern Irish television and radio presenter and singer

British philanthropist (1853-1932)

governor of the Isles of Scilly (1804-1872)

British-Australian businessman, philanthropist and Conservative Party patron

German-British philanthropist and art collector (1879-1985)

British military officer (1832–1901); recipient of the Victoria Cross

British politician (1839–1922)

British philanthropist, political activist, and suffragette (1857-1936)

British businessman

British humanitarian and philanthropist (1876–1938)

South African businessman