List of Old Cranleighans

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The following are notable Old Cranleighans, who are former pupils of Cranleigh School (founded in 1865).

Contents

Politicians

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Paul Goodman, Baron Goodman of Wycombe

Civil servants and diplomats

Academics

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G. H. Hardy

Medical and veterinary

Business leaders

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Gordon Brunton

Journalists, writers and broadcasters

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Alan Rusbridger

Judges and lawyers

Military personnel

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Charles Townshend

Clerics and theologians

Artists, actors and musicians

Art

Music

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Sarah Ioannides

Theatre, film and television

Sportspeople

Cricket

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Ollie Pope

Rugby Union

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Dino Lamb
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Seb Stegmann

Field hockey

Other sports

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Jolyon Palmer

Other

See also

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