Who’s Who : the essential directory of the noteworthy and influential in all walks of life, in the UK and worldwide, published annually since 1849.

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Who’s Who

the definitive directory of everyone who’s anyone in Britain, and beyond, today.

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Who's Who in 2012?

The 164th edition of Who’s Who brings together over 34,000 autobiographical entries featuring almost 1,000 new biographees.

Born on 27 January

Matthew D’Ancona (44), political commentator and scriptwriter
Michael Collins (50), clarinettist
James Lowther (65), Founding Partner, M&C Saatchi (UK)
Baron Brian Rix (88), President, Mencap
John Box (born 1920), production designer of films

Foreword by Lord Coe

To mark the London 2012 Olympic Games Lord Coe has written the first foreword to appear in Who’s Who since the 150th anniversary edition in 1998. Read the foreword written by Lord Coe and find out more about Who’s Who 2012 by reading our press release.

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