Himesh Patel (born 1990), actor, born in Huntingdon Literature Henry of Huntingdon (c. 1088–1157), historian (Historia Anglorum) and Archdeacon of Huntingdon. Samuel Pepys (1633–1703), diarist, attended Huntingdon Grammar School in about 1644. Basil Montagu (1770–1851), jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist, and illegitimate son of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich and Martha Ray Robert Carruthers (1799–1878), local historian (History of Huntingdon) and journalist Religion Christina of Markyate (c. 1096–98 – c. 1155), anchoress and prioress, was born in Huntingdon. John Swanel Inskip (1816–1884), American minister and evangelist, was born in Huntingdon. Politics David, Earl of Huntingdon (c. 1144–1219), Scottish prince, was born in Huntingdon. Richard Patrick (died 1566), MP for Huntingdon in 1559 Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), Lord Protector, was born in Huntingdon. Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich (1625–1672), English Civil War general and Restoration politician, attended Huntingdon Grammar School. Richard Cromwell (1626–1712), Lord Protector (1658–59), was born in Huntingdon. Henry Cromwell (1628–1674), Lord Deputy of Ireland and chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin, was born in Huntingdon. Charlie Elphicke (born 1971), Conservative member of Parliament for Dover 2010–19, was born in Huntingdon. Science and engineering Michael Foster (1836–1907), physiologist and academic, was born in Huntingdon. Robert William Edis (1839–1927), architect and writer on decoration, was born in Huntingdon and educated at Huntingdon Grammar School. Walter Samuel Millard (1864–1952), naturalist and conservationist, was born in Huntingdon. Sports Walter Yarnold (1893–1978), first-class cricketer, was born in Huntingdon Josh Gifford, (1941–2012), National Hunt jockey and trainer, was born in Huntingdon. Oliver Gavin (born 1972), racing car driver, was born in Huntingdon. Charlotte Edwards (born 1979), international women's cricketer, was born in Huntingdon. Darren Bent (born 1984), footballer, was raised in Huntingdon. Harriet Lee (born 1991), Paralympic swimmer, was born in Huntingdon. James Sykes (born 1992), first-class cricketer, born in Huntingdon James Kettleborough (born 1992), first-class cricketer, was born in Huntingdon. Alex Martin (born 1992), first-class cricketer, was born in Huntingdon. Todd Kane (born 1993), footballer, was born in Huntingdon. George Furbank (born 1996), England international professional rugby union player was born in Huntingdon International relations Twin towns Salon de Provence, France Szentendre, Hungary Wertheim am Main, Germany Gubbio, Italy Source: Freedom of the Town The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Town of Huntingdon. Individuals Gordon Peacock: 7 May 2022. Derek Bristow : 7 May 2022. Military Units RAF Wyton: 17 September 1955. RAF Brampton: 1995. The Royal