George Bernard Shaw
(1856 - 1950), Irish dramatist and critic. He wrote many plays including "Man and Superman" "Major Barbara" and "Pygmalion". In 1925 he was awarded the Nobel prize for literature.George Best
(1946 - 2005), Northern Ireland soccer player. He became famous when playing for Manchester United.George Catlett Marshall
(1880 - 1959), American general and statesman. He was chief of staff of the US army during World War II. As US secretary of state, he oversaw the Marshall Aid Plan, for which he was awarded the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize.George Gordon Noel Byron
[6th Baron Byron of Rochdale], (1788-1824), English poet. His works include 'She Walks in Beauty', 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' and 'Don Juan'.George Herbert Walker Bush
(1924 - ), American Republican politician and the 41st president of the USA - from 1989 to 1993.George Orwell
[real name Eric Arthur Blair], (1903 - 50), Indian-born English novelist and essayist. He wrote "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four".George Philipp Telemann
(1681 - 1767), German composer. He wrote a large amount of music, including cantatas, chamber music, operas, Oratorios and passions. George Smith Patton
(1885 - 1945), American general. In World War II he commanded the Allied invasion of North Africa, and led the 3rd US army across France and Germany to the Czech border.George Stubbs
(1724 - 1806), English painter and engraver. He is best known for his paintings of horses.George Washington
(1732 - 99), American general and stateman. He was commander of the American armed forces during the War of Independence in 1785. In 1789 he became the 1st president of the United States of America.