The University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England
The University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England

This is a list of notable alumni from the University of Cambridge, featuring members of the University of Cambridge segregated in accordance with their fields of achievement. The individual must have either studied at the university (although they may not necessarily have taken a degree), or worked at the university in an academic capacity; others have held fellowships at one of the university's colleges. Honorary fellows or those awarded an honorary degree are not included and neither are non-executive chancellors. Lecturers without long-term posts at the university also do not feature, although official visiting fellows and visiting professors do.

The list has been divided into categories indicating the field of activity in which people have become well known. Many of the university's alumni/ae have attained a level of distinction in more than one field. These individuals may appear under two categories. In general, however, an attempt has been made to put individuals in the category with which they are most associated.

Cantabrigians is a term for members of the university derived from its Latin name Cantabrigia, a medieval Latin name for Cambridge.

Politics and royalty

Monarchs

Royalty

Diplomats

Viceroys

Ambassadors

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (March 2021)

Heads of state and heads of government


British Prime Ministers

Signatories of the American Declaration of Independence

Soviet spies

Known:

Suspected:

(for other suspects, see Cambridge Five)

Other political figures

A–D

E–M

N–Z

Clergy and spiritual leaders

Archbishops of Canterbury

Literature

Fiction writers

A–G

H–M

N–Z

Non-fiction writers

A–Z

Poets

A–M

N–Z

Literary scholars

Travel writers

The arts

Actors, comedians, directors, producers and screenwriters

See also: Footlights, Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club, and Marlowe Society

A–G

H–M

N–Z

Architects

Artists

Art critics, museum directors, and historians of art

Musicians

A–G

H–M

N–Z

Groups

Academic disciplines

Scientists, technologists, and mathematicians

Further information: List of Cambridge mathematicians and Senior Wrangler (University of Cambridge)

A–C

D–G

H–M

N–R

S–Z

Astronauts

Philosophers

A–M

N–Z

Economists

* Not part of official Cambridge Nobel count.

Historians

A–M

N–Z

Linguists

Classicists

Armed forces

Educationalists

Further information: List of founders of English schools and colleges

A–M

N–Z

Entrepreneurs, business leaders and philanthropists

A–M

N–Z

The law

Judges and lawyers

Legal academics

Journalists and media personalities

Sportspeople

Olympians

Backgammon

Bridge

Cricketers

See also: List of Cambridge University CC players and Cambridge University Cricket Club

Footballers

See also: Category:Cambridge University A.F.C. players and Cambridge University A.F.C.

Mountaineers

Racing drivers

See also: Cambridge University Automobile Club

Racehorse trainers

Rowers

See also: List of Cambridge University Boat Race crews and Cambridge University Boat Club

Rugby footballers

See also: Category:Cambridge University R.U.F.C. players and Cambridge University R.U.F.C.

Sports administrators

Explorers

See also

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