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1. This Old Etonian was the winning cox of the 1950 University Boat Race, he later married a British princess - marriage that ended in divorce 18 years later. He was created Earl of Snowdon in 1961. Who was he?
2. Born in 1908 this British author and journalist was educated at Eton. He worked in Naval Intelligence during World War II but is best remembered for his novels about a very British agent and his Children's works such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Who was he?
3. After Eton, university and the Guards, this writer and broadcaster became a theatre critic. In 1963 he began hosting University Challenge, a quiz show based on the American show College Bowl. Who is he?
4. Who is the hero of the Napoleonic Wars that studied at Eton between 1781 and 1784? He was gazetted as an Ensign in the 73rd Regiment of Foot in 1787 and had an illustrious career, reaching the top of the military ladder before becoming Prime Minister between 1828 and 1830. For his services to the country he was given the Dukedom of Wellington.
5. This Old Etonian is best known as a celebrity chef and food campaigner. He trained at London's River Cafe before moving to a small holding in Netherby, Devon. Who is this 'hero' of the 'Chicken Out' campaign?
6. Who was this Old Etonian whose grandfather was Governor of the Bank of England? After the war he joined the BBC and worked on "Down your Way", "In Town Tonight" and several royal occasions. He is, however, best known as a cricket commentator, who enjoyed a slice of cake and was prone to make gaffes.
7. Born in India, this one time Eton King's Scholar is best known by his pen name George Orwell, used when publishing "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty Four". What was his real name?
8. Born in 1899 in Esher, Surrey this Old Etonian is best known as a racing driver and breaker of speed records. In 1939 he broke the Land Speed record for a piston driven engine vehicle at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. He died in 1952 whilst trying to improve the World Water Speed record on Loch Ness in his jet boat "Crusader". Who was he?
9. Queen Victoria said of this Old Etonian that 'He always addressed me as though I was a public meeting'. He was four times Prime Minister and four times Chancellor of the Exchequer. Who was he?
10. Best known as Stephen Fry's comedy partner this Old Etonian competed in the 1980 University Boat Race for Cambridge; played George in two series of "Blackadder" and is a Golden Globe Winner for his role as Dr Gregory House in the US medical drama "House". Who is he?
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