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Born in Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Try to name these famous people, who are born in Cardiff.
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Last updated: June 1, 2023
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First submittedApril 24, 2022
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Privateer, plantation owner and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, he became the inspiration of pirate-themed works of fiction
1635
Henry Morgan
One of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century, an songwriting and composing award is named after him
1893
Ivor Novello
Author, "Fantastic Mr Fox" "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" "James and the Giant Peach"
1916
Roald Dahl
Singer, well known for recording the theme songs to many James Bond films
1937
Shirley Bassey
Director of "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi"
1938
Richard Marquand
Only Welsh person to have won a Nobel Prize in Physics
1940
Brian David Josephson
Best-selling singles artist of the 1980s in the UK, "Merry Christmas Everyone" "The Ole House" "Green Door"
1948
Shakin' Stevens
Billionaire and largest single shareholder of West Ham United
1949
David Sullivan
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Author, "The Pillars of the Earth" "World Without End" "Edge of Eternity"
1949
Ken Follett
Football manager of the Welsh national team from 2004 to 2010 and former player for Cardiff City and Liverpool
1949
Josh Toshack
Comedian, "Not the Nine O'Clock News" "Alas Smith and Jones"
1953
Griff Rhys Jones
Manager of the Welsh national team from 2018 to 2022 and former player with the most appearances in the history of Manchester United
1973
Ryan Giggs
Actor, "The Americans" "Brothers & Sisters" "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
1974
Matthew Rhys
Actor, known for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in "Lucifer"
1978
Tom Ellis
Cyclist, winner of the Tour de France 2018 and two Olympic gold medals
1986
Geraint Thomas
Former footballer who played for Real Madrid, Tottenham and the Welsh national team
1989
Gareth Bale
2 Comments
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Level 55
Jun 1, 2023
Probably ought to score for "Shaking", you'd have thought, rather than having to deliberately miss out the "g".
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Level 68
Jun 1, 2023
I have changed it. It accepts both now.