Pontefract, also known as Pomfret, is a historic town in West Yorkshire, England, located 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Wakefield. The town has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, and its history dates back to the Roman era, with evidence of a Roman fort and settlement. Pontefract's rich heritage includes the ruins of Pontefract Castle, which was built by the Normans in the 11th century and played a significant role in the English Civil War.
Numerology for Pontefract, England, United Kingdom
Chaldean Name Number
47 => 2
Pythagorean Name Number
1
Top 10 Common & Popular Names in Pontefract, England, United Kingdom
Famous Persons from Pontefract, England, United Kingdom
- Asia Harris - Born on December 23, 2004 - Squash player - 2022 Mirabelles International
- Ellis Longstaff - Born on July 5, 2002 - Rugby league player
- Kian Harratt - Born on June 21, 2002 - Association football player - Promotion via play-offs with Port Vale in 2022
- Callum McLelland - Born on September 16, 1999 - Rugby league footballer
- Cameron Smith - Born on November 7, 1998 - Rugby league player
- Joe Litchfield - Born on July 8, 1998 - Swimmer - Goldmedaille | Bronzemedaille | Dreimal Gold | Einmal Silber | Einmal Silber | Einmal Bronze
- Daniel Batty - Born on December 10, 1997 - Association football player
- Callum Field - Born on October 7, 1997 - Rugby league player
- Max Robert Litchfield - Born on March 4, 1995 - Swimmer - Silver Medal at World Championships (50m & 25m) | Silver and Bronze Medals at European Championships (Long Course) | Gold Medal at European Championships (Short Course)
- Rhys Oates - Born on December 4, 1994 - Association football player
- Craig Moss - Born on October 20, 1994 - Rugby league player
- Tom Platt - Born on October 1, 1993 - Association football player
- Ben Crooks - Born on June 15, 1993 - Rugby league player
- Mitch Clark - Born on March 30, 1993 - Rugby league player
- Daniel Smith - Born on March 20, 1993 - Rugby league player
- Jade Pennock - Born on January 8, 1993 - Association football player
- Ashley Palmer - Born on November 9, 1992 - Association football player
- Danny Cowling - Born on December 7, 1991 - Rugby league player
- Conor Branson - Born on November 14, 1991 - Association football player
- Jack Briscoe - Born on October 25, 1991 - Rugby league player
- Zak Hardaker - Born on October 17, 1991 - Rugby league player - Super League Champion (2011, 2012) | Challenge Cup Winner (2014, 2015) | World Club Challenge Winner (2012) | Super League Dream Team (2014, 2015) | Man of Steel Award (2015)
- Danny Addy - Born on January 15, 1991 - Rugby league player
- Jake Picton - Born on January 6, 1991 - Association football player
- Dale Morton - Born on October 31, 1990 - Rugby league player
- Matty Dawson - Born on October 2, 1990 - Rugby league player
- Keale Carlile - Born on March 20, 1990 - Rugby league player
- Joe Westerman - Born on November 15, 1989 - Rugby league player
- Dale Ferguson - Born on April 13, 1988 - Rugby league player
- Ben Parker - Born on November 8, 1987 - Association football player
- Sean Hesketh - Born on August 17, 1986 - Rugby league player
- Michael Shenton - Born on July 22, 1986 - Rugby league player - Super League Dream Team (3 times) | Top-flight league title (as captain)
- Craig Huby - Born on May 21, 1986 - Rugby league player
- John McCombe - Born on May 7, 1985 - Association football player
- Kirsty McPhee - Born on May 3, 1985 - Squash player
- David Wainwright - Born on March 21, 1985 - Cricketer
- Tim Bresnan - Born on February 28, 1985 - Cricketer - Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- Lauren Siddall - Born on November 1, 1984 - Squash player
- Robbie Williams - Born on October 2, 1984 - Association football player
- Andy Holdsworth - Born on January 29, 1984 - Association football player
- David Barrick - Born on January 4, 1984 - Cricketer
- Lynsey Clarke - Born on December 6, 1983 - Athlete
- Thomas Saxton - Born on October 3, 1983 - Rugby league player - 2005 Challenge Cup Winner
- Ben Cockayne - Born on July 20, 1983 - Rugby league player
- Paul Green - Born on April 10, 1983 - Association football player
- James Houston - Born on December 28, 1982 - Rugby league player
- Rob Burrow - Born on September 26, 1982 - Rugby league player - CBEs | Super League Dream Team (3) | Harry Sunderland Trophy (2) | 8 Super League championships | 2 Challenge Cups (died: June 2, 2024)
- Toby Kebbell - Born on July 9, 1982 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor
- Jon Goddard - Born on June 21, 1982 - Rugby league player
- Sean Hughes - Born on June 5, 1982 - Boxer
- Wayne Godwin - Born on March 13, 1982 - Rugby league player
- Jamie Davis - Born on April 18, 1981 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor
- Dexter Tucker - Born on September 22, 1979 - Association football player
- Steve Baker - Born on November 8, 1978 - Association football player
- Rory Prendergast - Born on April 6, 1978 - Association football player
- Darren Appleton - Born on February 8, 1978 - Pool player
- Sam Collins - Born on June 5, 1977 - Association football player, and Association football coach
- Jon Sharp - Born on March 8, 1977 - Rugby league player
- Steve Booth - Born on September 18, 1976 - Rugby league player (died: August 13, 2019)
- Wayne Benn - Born on August 7, 1976 - Association football player
- Mark Ford - Born on October 10, 1975 - Association football player
- Lee Briscoe - Born on September 30, 1975 - Association football player
- Paul Rickers - Born on May 9, 1975 - Association football player
- Chris Silverwood - Born on March 5, 1975 - Cricketer
- Robert Hanby - Born on December 24, 1974 - Association football player
- Gareth Stephens - Born on April 15, 1974 - Rugby league player
- Simon Collins - Born on December 16, 1973 - Association football player, and Association football coach
- Helen Baxendale - Born on June 7, 1970 - Film actor, Film producer, Stage actor, and Actor
- Shaun Irwin - Born on December 8, 1968 - Rugby league player
- Paul Crichton - Born on October 3, 1968 - Association football player
- Chris Bibb - Born on June 3, 1968 - Rugby league player
- Richard Pell - Born on October 17, 1966 - Rugby league player
- Simon Middleton - Born on February 2, 1966 - Rugby league player, and Rugby union player
- Keith England - Born on February 27, 1964 - Rugby league player
- Tony Marchant - Born on December 22, 1962 - Rugby league player
- Jane Collins - Born on February 17, 1962 - Politician
- Kevin Beardmore - Born on July 1, 1960 - Rugby league player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Bob Beardmore - Born on June 21, 1960 - Rugby league player
- Dale Fennell - Born on June 3, 1957 - Rugby league player
- Peter Smith - Born on September 17, 1955 - Rugby league player
- Christopher Paul Baker - Born on June 15, 1955 - Writer
- Paul Coventry - Born on December 5, 1952 - Rugby league player
- John Keith Bridges - Born on April 2, 1952 - Rugby league player
- Philip Wilby - Born on July 18, 1949 - Musicologist, and Composer
- Allan Agar - Born on June 11, 1949 - Rugby league player
- Arthur Spencer - Born on May 21, 1947 - Sport shooter
- Vince Farrar - Born on February 25, 1947 - Rugby league player (died: July 13, 2017)
- Harvey Proctor - Born on January 16, 1947 - Fashion designer, and Politician
- Terry Ramshaw - Born on December 1, 1943 - Rugby league player (died: January 9, 2017)
- Cecilia Womersley - Born on July 27, 1943 - Alpine skier
- Maurice Williams - Born on June 1, 1942 - Rugby league player
- Colin Taylor - Born on June 22, 1938 - Rugby league player
- Jim Ashman - Born on August 2, 1935 - Bowls player (died: April 1, 2006)
- John Sheridan - Born on November 24, 1933 - Rugby league player (died: November 13, 2012)
- Jack Fennell - Born on May 6, 1933 - Rugby league player (died: January 3, 2019)
- Don Robinson - Born on June 4, 1932 - Rugby league player (died: May 27, 2017)
- Bruce Gilchrist - Born on August 4, 1930 - Computer scientist, and Engineer (died: May 23, 2015)
- Roslyn Reynolds - Born on January 31, 1930 - Rugby league player (died: September 1, 1976)
- Bill O'Brien - Born on January 25, 1929 - Politician - Knight Bachelor
- Ray Wright - Born on September 6, 1918 - Association football player (died: January 1, 1987)
- Victor Darlison - Born on June 1, 1916 - Rugby league player (died: January 1, 1982)
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