List of Gibraltarians

People of Gibraltar, 1863.

Gibraltarians encircle The Rock during the tercentenary of British Gibraltar, 4 August 2004.

See also: Category:Gibraltarian people

The Gibraltarians (also called Llanitos/as, Spanish: Gibraltareños/as) are a cultural group or nation from the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.

The following is a list of notable Gibraltarians or people born in Gibraltar, listed in alphabetical order within categories:

Artists

Actors

• Levy Attias (b. 1924-2010), best known for his role as Juan Cervantes in the ITV British comedy series Mind Your Language.
• Paul Lucas known for parts as gangster or small criminal in English films of the 1950s
• Mark Cheeswright known for his great/famous acting during working hours. Also appearing in "The Cheezle Weasel" nominated for the GBC award as best supporting act; "Dancing with Cheeze" tutorial video where you can learn the Pasodoble in 2,5 minutes; "Nachos Cheeze" the dish best to be served hot. The Cheezle Weasel

Conductors

• Karel Mark Chichon (b. 1971), Chief Conductor of the Graz Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Emeritus of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the European Sinfonietta and Artistic Director of the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society.

Musicians

See also: Category:Gibraltarian musicians

• Daniel Bugeja, current Taxi guitarist and former Melon Diesel guitarist.
• Stuart Cavilla, current Breed 77 bassist.
• Peter Chichone, former Breed 77 drummer.
• Surianne Dalmedo, Mediterranean Rock musician and vocalist.
• Danny Felice, current Breed 77 guitarist.
• Dylan Ferro, current Taxi vocalist and former Melon Diesel vocalist.
• Albert Hammond (b. 1944), internationally renowned singer-songwriter.
• Paul Isola, current Breed 77 vocalist.
• Charles Ramirez (b. 1953), professor of guitar at the Royal College of Music.
• Trevor Guilliano (b. 1968), composer and current Afterhours keyboardist.

Painters

• Gustavo Bacarisas (1873-1971)
• Willa Vasquez Serfaty (b. 1954)

Writers

• Henry Francis Cary (1772-1844), author and translator.
• Thomas Finlayson historical researcher and author.
• Mary Chiappe

Designers

• John Galliano (b. 1960), four time British fashion designer of the year, former head designer of Dior.[1]

Historians

• Dorothy Ellicott
• Sam Benady
• Tito Benady (b. 1930)
• Tommy Finlayson (b. 1938)
• Lionel Perez (B. 1936)

Media

• Thomas William Bowlby (1818 - 1860), Correspondent for The Times in Germany and China.
• Davina Camilleri, Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation radio and television presenter.
• Gerard Teuma, Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation radio and television presenter.
• Francis Oliva (b. 1962), news editor of the Gibraltar Chronicle.

Military officers

• Alfred Holmes (1931-1994), Sergeant of the Gibraltar Regiment, officer in charge of the apes.
• Frederick Stanley Maude (1864 - 1917), General who led the successful campaign in World War I to capture Baghdad over the winter of 1917.
• John Montresor (1736 - 1799), Military engineer in the British service active in North America, his amorous exploits inspired the best-selling novel [[Charlotte Temple

Politicians

See also: Category:Gibraltarian politicians

• Felix Alvarez (b. 1951), founder of the Equality Rights Group.
• Lyana Armstrong-Emery, former leader of the Gibraltar Reform Party.
• Keith Azopardi (b. 1967), leader of the Progressive Democratic Party.
• Denis Matthews founder 1992 and first leader 1992-1999 of the Self-Determination for Gibraltar Group.
• John Beikie (1766-1839), first clerk of the Executive Council of Upper Canada.
• Joe Bossano (b. 1939), forth Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
• Adolfo Canepa (b. 1940), third Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
• Peter Caruana QC (b. 1956), fifth Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
• Daniel Feetham (b. 1967), former leader of the Gibraltar Labour Party.
• Joseph Garcia PhD (b. 1967), leader of the Gibraltar Liberal Party.
• Charles Gomez (b. 1959), leader of the New Gibraltar Democracy.
• Sir Joshua Hassan GBE KCMG LVO (1915-1997), first Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
• Peter Isola (b. 1929), former leader of the Democratic Party of British Gibraltar.
• Robert Peliza KBE (born 1920), second Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
• Dr Reggie Valarino (1941-2009), former member of the Gibraltar Democratic Movement.
• Maurice Xiberras, first leader of the Democratic Party of British Gibraltar.

Religious leaders

See also: Category:Gibraltarian religious leaders

• Peter Emmanuel Amigo (1864-1949), Roman Catholic bishop in the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
• Michael George Bowen (b. 1930), Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Served as Archbishop of Southwark and Bishop of Arundel and Brighton.
• Charles Caruana (1932-2010), Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar.
• Edward Stevenson (1820-1897), prominent Mormon missionary and served as a General Authority in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Bernard Devlin (d.2010) Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar

Scientists

• Barry Azzopardi MSc PhD (b. 1947), chemical engineer specialising in multiphase flow research. Lady Trent Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham.
• William George Penney OM KBE (1909-1991), physicist responsible for the development of British nuclear technology following World War II.

Sportspeople

• Ellie Allen, Irish rugby union footballer.
• Jeremy Campbell-Lamerton, Scottish rugby union footballer.
• Amanda Carreras, tennis player and gold medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Dominic Carroll, athlete and silver medalist at the 2005 Island Games.
• Peter Dignan (born 1955), New Zealand rower and bronze medalist at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
• Dylan Duo, darts player and qualifyer for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship.
• Pepe Forbes (1917- ) - Boxing matchmaker
• May Hezlet, golfer, youngest ever winner of the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship.
• Heloise Mañasco, shooter and gold medalist at the 2005, 2007 Island Games and twice at the 2009 Island Games.
• Harry Martinez, shooter and bronze medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Andy Norwood, table tennis player and bronze medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Dyson Parody, Darts PDC player and first Gibraltarian ever to qualify for a PDC televised event PDC UK Open Bolton 2009.
• Jonathon David Patron, shooter and twice bronze medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Stephanie Piri, shooter. Gold medalist at the 2009 Island Games, Silver and Bronze medalist at Commonwealth Shooting Championships (European Division) 2008 and Junior Sports Personality of the Year 2009.
• Wayne Piri, shooter. 2 Gold medals at 2009 Island Games.
• Elaine Reyes, swimmer and twice gold medalist at the 2005 Island Games.
• Michael Robert Sanchez (b.1985), athlete and three time gold medalist at the 2005 Island Games.
• Gavin Santos, swimmer and bronze medalist at the 2005 Island Games.
• James Taylor, tennis player and silver medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Lee Taylor, athlete and bronze medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Daryl Vassallo, athlete gold medalist at the 2003 and 2005 Island Games.
• Henry Wheeler (1840-1908), cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex.
• Edwar Anthony Yome, shooter and bronze medalist at the 2007 Island Games.
• Jamie Zammitt, swimmer and silver medalist at the 2005 Island Games.
• Richard PatersonGibraltar and Andalucia swimming Champion (1955 -1967)
• Desmond Baker Swimmer and Waterpolo PLayer

Various

• Kaiane Aldorino (1986- ), Miss Gibraltar and Miss World 2009
• David Pacifico (1784-1854), known as Don Pacifico, key figure in the international crisis known as the Don Pacifico affair.
• Aaron Cardozo, consul for Tunis and Algiers

People of Gibraltarian descent

See also: Category:People of Gibraltarian descent

• Cansino Rita Hayworth Hollywood Actress
• Albert Hammond, Jr. (b. 1980), current guitarist of The Strokes.
• Jude Gomila (b. 1984), co-founder of Heyzap.com 2009
• Jo Frost (b. 1970), a nanny and central figure of the reality television programme Supernanny.
• Imperio Argentina (1906-2003) daughter of the Antonio Niel, a guitar player from [[Gibraltar
• Hector and Cordella Victor parents of Gibraltar's first and only quadruplets bgbb born on the 9th of Dec 1993.

People born in Gibraltar during the Spanish period

Prior to its capture in 1704 by the British, there were 4,000 inhabitants of Gibraltar, all but 70 of whom fled to the surrounding Campo de Gibraltar. Some notable people born in Gibraltar prior to British rule include:

• Simón Susarte - Spanish goatherd that guided a Spanish contingent over the Rock in the 1704 Franco-Spanish siege.
• Diego de Astorga y Céspedes (1663-1734) - Catholic Archbishop of Toledo and Grand Inquisitor
• Juan Romero de Figueroa (1646 - 1720) - Spanish Catholic priest in charge of the church of St. Mary the Crowned when the town was captured in 1704.
• Gonzalo Piña Ludueña (1545-1600) - Spanish conquistador in Venezuela. Founder of San Antonio de Gibraltar in 1592.
• Juan Mateos (?-1594) - Founder of Gibraltar's first hospital.
• Alonso Hernández del Portillo (1543-1624) - The first historian of Gibraltar

People born in Gibraltar during the Moorish period

• Ayyad ben Moussa (1083-1149) - One of the most famous scholars of Maliki law

People of Gibraltar descent (prior to British rule)

• Luis Daoíz (1767 - 1808), one of the heroes of the Dos de Mayo Uprising

See also

• Gibraltarian people
• Gibraltarian status
• Demographics of Gibraltar
• History of Nationality in Gibraltar