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From Princess Diana to Sittingbourne porn star, here's Kent's most Wikipedia searched people

From a princess to a porn star, here are the most Wikipedia searched people in Kent.

People in the county have used the popular online encyclopedia site to look for well-known actors, musicians, sports stars and more.

Princess Diana is the most searched for person in Kent. Picture: ThePudding
Princess Diana is the most searched for person in Kent. Picture: ThePudding

The biggest name on the map, put together by data from The Pudding, puts Diana, Princess of Wales at the very top.

Lady Di is the most searched person in Kent and Sevenoaks after attending the town's West Heath Girl's School with her sisters in 1973.

Despite her death in 1997 her links to Sevenoaks continued to grow after Kent actress Emma Corrin took on the role of the famous royal family member in Netflix drama The Crown.

Corrin portrayed the princess on the popular show which also earned her a Golden Globe last month for her work.

Other famous actors who have been typed out into search bars across the county include Orlando Bloom, Michael Gambon and Mackenzie Crook.

Princess Diana, played by Sevenoaks woman Emma Corrin in the Netflix's The Crown drama
Princess Diana, played by Sevenoaks woman Emma Corrin in the Netflix's The Crown drama

Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom, unsurprisingly was the most searched person in his home town Canterbury, and is arguably one of the town's most famous exports having been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.

Bloom shared some screen time with Maidstone's most searched person Mackenzie Crook while sailing the CGI seas in Pirates of the Carribean.

Crook, who played hapless pirate Ragetti in the Disney films, is best known for his role as salesman Gareth Keenan in The Office, alongside comedian Ricky Gervais.

He was born in Maidstone but grew up in Dartford and attended Sutton-at-Hone primary school and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.

Fellow actor Michael Gambon, who portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the majority of the world famous Harry Potter films, appeared as the most searched person for people in Meopham, near Gravesend.

Michael Gambon was spotted on the Kent & East Sussex Railway by a fan in 2019
Michael Gambon was spotted on the Kent & East Sussex Railway by a fan in 2019

It comes after after it was previously revealed he had lived in the village with his wife, which explains why you might see him while travelling around Kent like one lucky rail worker.

Heading away from the movie screens and onto the main stage, Kent has produced many musical talents, which is why there is no surprise to see Dartford's most Wiki'd person as Sir Mick Jagger.

The famous Rolling Stones star is a legend in home town, having went to school at Dartford Grammar School and eventually having the Mick Jagger Centre named after him.

Fellow bandmate Keith Richards and Jagger were classmates at Wentworth Primary School, Dartford, when they were younger but lost contact when they went to different schools.

But a chance meeting at Dartford railway station in 1960 reunited the pair who went on to form the Rolling Stones.

Rolling Stone star Mick Jagger grew up in Dartford. Picture: Dave Hogan
Rolling Stone star Mick Jagger grew up in Dartford. Picture: Dave Hogan

Fellow musician and Kent born Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues, is the most searched person in Tonbridge, most likely due to being born in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, in 1957.

The Irish singer co-wrote Christmas classic "Fairytale of New York" between 1985 to 1987.

Kent has also had it's fair share of sporting talents, with many appearing in Wikipedia's most searched list.

Olympic champion Kelly Holmes, also from Pembury, is one of the county's most well-known stars having secured double-gold at the 2004 Athens games.

The athlete, who grew up in Hildenborough and went to school in Tonbridge, is still spotted around the county from time to time.

Dame Kelly Holmes, from Tonbridge, brought home two golds from the 2004 Athens Olympics
Dame Kelly Holmes, from Tonbridge, brought home two golds from the 2004 Athens Olympics

Medway has seen many famous people comes from it's Towns, but none more well-known than Charles Dickens who has a long and slightly complicated history with it.

The writer spent his childhood in Rochester and Chatham which are believed to have inspired many of his historic tales and characters.

Moving on to the not so well-known "stars" of Kent, people in Sittingbourne have been looking for more information on a certain Dover. Not the cliffs, or town Dover, but a porn star and director named Ben Dover.

Real name Simon James Honey, the former stripper made his debut in the adult movie world in 1978 and continued through the 80s and 90s.

Nicknamed "Hot Rod" the Sittingbourne born was included in Hustler's top 50 most influential people in porn in 1999.

Charles Dickens grew up in Chatham and Rochester
Charles Dickens grew up in Chatham and Rochester

Other noteable mentions searched throughout include St Trinian's actress Gemma Arterton who was the most searched person in Gravesend, Faversham's Peaches Geldof was the most searched person in her town and South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay who was the most searched man in Rainham.

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