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John HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Curtis Holmes (August 8, 1944 ? March 13, 1988) better known as John C.
Larry HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailLarry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert, Georgia) is a former world WBC and IBF heavyweight boxing champion.
David HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Holmes (March 10 1769 August 20 1832) was the last governor of the Mississippi Territory and the first governor of the State of Mississippi.
H. H. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHerman Webster Mudgett (May 16, 1861 ? May 7, 1896), better known under the alias of Dr.
George M. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Milton Holmes is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 92nd House district, including constituents in eastern Surry, northern Iredell and Yadkin counties.
Jessica HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJessica Holmes (born August 29, 1973 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian comedian and actress.
Robert HolmesView on WikipediaMore detail"This entry is about the television scriptwriter.
Simon Hugh HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailSimon Hugh Holmes (July 30, 1831 ? October 14, 1919) was a Nova Scotia politician, publisher and lawyer.
Hamilton E. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHamilton E.
Priest HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailPriest Anthony Holmes(born October 7, 1973 in Fort Smith, Arkansas) is a former American football running back of the National Football League.
Rupert HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American-British composer, singer-songwriter, musician and author of plays, novels and stories.
Kelly HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDame Kelly Holmes, DBE MBE (born 19 April 1970) is a retired British middle distance athlete.
David HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Holmes (born 14 February 1969) is a Northern Irish DJ, musician and composer.
John HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Holmes (March 14, 1773 ? July 7, 1843) was an American politician.
Paul HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailPaul Robert Holmes (born 16 January 1957, Sheffield) is a politician in the United Kingdom.
Dave HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Riordan "Dave" Holmes (born March 14, 1971) is a television personality who gained national attention as the runner-up on MTV's first Wanna Be a VJ contest in 1998.
William Edgar HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Edgar Holmes VC (26 June 1895 - 9 October 1918) was a British soldier, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces, during the First World War.
Joel HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJoel Holmes VC (1821 - 27 July 1872) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick William HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailFrederick William Holmes VC (15 September 1889 ? 22 October 1969) was a British soldier, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces, during the First World War.
Mike HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMike Holmes (born 3 August 1963) is a Canadian professional contractor best known for his television show "Holmes on Homes" where he rescues homeowners from renovations gone wrong.
John Clellon HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Clellon Holmes (March 12, 1926 - March 30, 1988), born in Holyoke Massachusetts, was an author, poet and professor, best known for his 1952 novel "Go".
Robert D. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Denison Holmes (May 11, 1909 ? June 6, 1976) was an American politician and journalist from the U.
Thomas William HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailThomas William Holmes VC (October 14, 1898 - January 4, 1950) was a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces, during the First World War.
Hap HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHarry "Hap" Holmes (February 21, 1892?? June 27, 1941) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.
William Henry HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Henry Holmes (December 1, 1846 ? April 20, 1933) was an American anthropologist, archaeologist, geologist and museum director.
David HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Holmes (born 1981) was the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in the first seven movies, and was credited as playing the role of Adrian Pucey in "the Philosopher's Stone".
John HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Holmes (1 March 1789 ? 3 June 1876) was a Canadian politician.
John HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Holmes (1828 ? 24 September 1879) was a Canadian politician and surveyor.
Eamonn HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailEamonn Holmes (born 3 December 1959) is an Northern Irish journalist and media personality.
Robert A. "Bob" HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRobert A.
Clint HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailClint Holmes (born 9 May 1946), is a singer-songwriter and Las Vegas entertainer.
Charles HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailSir Charles John Holmes, KCVO (1868 - 1936) was a British painter, art critic and museum director.
Michelle HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMichelle Holmes (born 1 January 1967) is an English actress who has appeared in several television serials.
Tommy HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Francis Holmes (March 29 1917 ? April 14 2008) was an American right and center fielder and manager in Major League Baseball who played nearly his entire career for the Boston Braves.
Chris HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailChris Holmes (full name Christopher John Holmes) is a musician who was born June 23, 1958 in Glendale, California and grew up in La Canada, California.
Steve HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailCristof Cristian (born March 23, 1961), commonly known as Steve Holmes, is a Romanian-born German pornographic actor who started his career in 1997.
Daniel Henry HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDaniel Henry Holmes (April 28 1816 ? July 3 1898) was born in the Point Pleasant area of Clermont County, Ohio.
Percy HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailPercy Holmes, born at Oakes, Huddersfield, on November 25, 1886 and died at Huddersfield on September 3, 1971, was a cricketer who played for Yorkshire and England.
Alex HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailAlex Holmes (born August 22, 1981 in San Diego, California) was a National Football League tight end.
Santonio HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailSantonio Holmes, Jr.
Katie HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailKate Noelle "Katie" Holmes (born December 18, 1978) is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television teen drama "Dawson's Creek" from 1998 to 2003.
Hugh HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHugh Holmes QC (17 February 1840 ? 19 April, 1916) was an Irish Conservative Party then after 1886 a Unionist Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom Parliament and subsequently a Judge.
J. B. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn B.
Theophilus H. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailTheophilus Hunter Holmes (November 13, 1804 ? June 21, 1880) was a career U.
Paul HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailThe Rev.
Valerie HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailValerie Susan Holmes (born November 1946), representing England, is the 1969 winner of the Miss International beauty pageant.
Lee HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailLee Daniel Holmes (born 2 April 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Southampton.
Richard HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRichard Homes (aka Rick Holmes) (born March 16, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a contemporary American actor of the stage and screen.
Tina HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailTina Holmes (born 1973 in New York, New York) is an American television and film actress.
Derek HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDerek Holmes (born 11 October 1978 in Lanark, Scotland) is a Scottish association footballer whose role is a play linking forward to set up team mates in attack.
Pehr G. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailPehr Gustaf Holmes (April 9, 1881 - December 19, 1952) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.
Howdy HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHowdy S.
James William HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJames William Holmes (c.
Ashton HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailAshton Holmes (born February 17, 1978) is an American actor of film and television and a former soap opera actor, best known for the role of Jack Stall in "A History of Violence".
Scott HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailScott Holmes (born May 30, 1952, West Grove, Pennsylvania) is an actor, best known for the role of District Attorney Tom Hughes in the CBS soap opera "As the World Turns", a role he has played since 1987.
Genta H. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailGenta Hawkins Holmes (b.
Michael HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Holmes (born in December 1960 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian anchor and correspondent for CNN International.
Ducky HolmesView on WikipediaMore detail"For Howard Elbert Holmes, also known as Ducky, baseball player, see Ducky Holmes (catcher)"James William "Ducky" Holmes (January 28, 1869 ? August 6, 1932) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
Nick HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailNicholas Charles Holmes (born 11 November 1954, Southampton) is a former footballer, who won the FA Cup Final with Southampton in 1976 and is currently general manager of Salisbury City.
Jaret HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJaret D.
Martha HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMartha Holmes Waxman (7 February 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky - 19 September 2006 in Manhattan, New York City, New York) was an American photographer and photojournalist.
Benjamin HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailBenjamin Holmes (April 23 1794 ? May 23 1865) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
Joshua HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJoshua Holmes (born in Jackson, Tennessee on February 19, 1978) is an American model and attorney known primarily for his celebrity blog Bumpshack.
Stuart HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailStuart Holmes (10 March 1884, Chicago, Illinois - 29 December 1971, Hollywood, California) was an American actor whose career spanned 7 decades, appearing in almost 450 films between 1909 and 1964.
Baskerville HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailBaskerville Holmes (May 5 1964 ? March 18 1997) was an American professional basketball player from Memphis, Tennessee who was selected in the 1986 NBA Draft with the 68th (3rd round) pick by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jimmy HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJames Paul Holmes (born November 11, 1953 in Dublin) is an Irish former professional footballer.
Peter HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailPeter James Holmes (born 18 November 1980) is an English footballer who plays for Ebbsfleet United as a midfielder.
Kenny HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailKenneth Jerome Holmes (born October 24, 1973 in Vero Beach, Florida) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League.
Darick HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDarick Holmes (born July 1, 1971 in Pasadena, California) is a former American football running back in the NFL who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1995?1998, for the Green Bay Packers in 1998 and for the Indianapolis Colts in 1999.
Eric HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailEric Holmes is a Scottish video game designer, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
T. J. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailT.
Matt HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMatthew Theodore Holmes (born July 17, 1976 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian actor.
Graeme HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailGraeme Holmes (born March 26, 1984 in Motherwell) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays midfield for Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish First Division.
Lendy HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailLendy Holmes (born October 26, 1985 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football defensive back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
Matty HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMatthew "Pansy" Holmes (born August 1, 1969 in Luton, Bedfordshire) was an English footballer who went in to semi-retirement at the age of 30 due to an injury inflicted by Australian midfielder Kevin Muscat.
John HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Holmes (January 6, 1904-June 22, 1962), born John Albert Holmes Jr.
Ron HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRonald Holmes (born August 26, 1963 in Fort Benning, Georgia) is a former professional American football defensive end who played 8 seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.
Jerry HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJerry Holmes (born June 14, 1957 in) was a cornerback who played ten seasons in the National Football League, mainly for New York Jets but also played with the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers.
Phyllis HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailPhyllis Holmes was a longtime basketball coach for Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.
Amy HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailAmy M.
Linda HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailLinda Holmes is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 42nd District since 2007.
Simon HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailSimon Holmes (born 1962 or 1963) was the singer and lead guitarist for the Australian 80's band The Hummingbirds.
Chuck HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailCharles Frank Holmes (born September 21, 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 23 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings.
Adoniram J. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailAdoniram Judson Holmes (March 2, 1842 - January 21, 1902) a Republican, was the first U.
Hal HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailOtis Halbert Holmes (February 22, 1902 - July 27, 1977) was a U.
Robert HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Holmes (born October 5, 1945 in Huntsville, Texas) is a former American football running back who played collegiately at Southern University and professionally in the American Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, and in the National Football League for the Chiefs, the Houston Oilers, and the San Diego Chargers.
Robert H. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRobert H.
John HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Holmes (born 1703, died Holt, Norfolk, 22 December 1760), was an 18th century schoolmaster and writer on education, Master of Gresham's School in Norfolk.
Delores HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDelores Holmes (born 1946, Matawan, New Jersey, is an American soul singer.
Keith HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Brian Keith Holmes is a renowned Australian palaeobotanist, best-known for his work "Fructifications of Glossopteris" (1974), published in the "Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales".
Micky HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Arthur "Micky" Holmes (born 9 September 1965 in Blackpool) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for eight teams during the 1980s and 1990s.
Julyan HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJulyan Holmes is a Cornish scholar and poet.
Bill HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailBill Holmes (born March 9, 1899 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) is a former ice hockey centre.
H. Allen HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHenry Allen Holmes (born January 11, 1933) was the United States Ambassador to Portugal from 1982 to 1985 and a career diplomat.
Ian HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailIan Michael Holmes (born 8 December 1950) is an English former footballer, born in Wombwell, Yorkshire, who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Sheffield United, York City and Huddersfield Town.
Adrian HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailAdrian Holmes (born March 31, 1974 in Wrexham and rasied in Vancouver) is an actor.
Ducky HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHoward Elbert "Ducky" Holmes (July 8, 1883 in Dayton, Ohio ? September 18, 1945) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.
John Edwin HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Edwin Holmes (1809?1863) was the first Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
Robert HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Holmes (1765 ? 7 October 1859) was an Irish lawyer and nationalist.
Margaret Flagg HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMargaret Flagg-Holmes (September 6, 1886 - January 29, 1976) was one of the sixteen founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at Howard University in Washington, DC.
John Wendell HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Wendell Holmes, O.
Norman HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailNorman Holmes (born 1891 in Matlock, Derbyshire) was a former professional footballer, who played for Clapton Orient, Huddersfield Town & York City.
Mike HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Raphael Holmes (born 1950-11-18 in Galveston, Texas) is a former professional gridiron football wide receiver who played in the National Football League, the Canadian Football League, and the United States Football League.
Lindsey HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailLindsey S.
Jennifer HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJennifer Holmes is an American television actress.
Debbie HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDeborah "Debbie" Holmes (born October 30, 1961) is a Democratic politician from Idaho.
Joe HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJoe Holmes (b.
Donald HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailDr.
Greg HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailGreg Holmes (born August 29, 1963, in Covina, California) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Joseph Warren HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailCaptain Joseph Warren Holmes (April 1, 1824 ? December 12, 1912) was an American sea captain noted for sailing around Cape Horn 84 times and Cape of Good Hope 14 times without a shipwreck or loss of a crewman.
Jessica HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJessica Renee Holmes (born November 17, 1976; Cleveland, Ohio) is an American television personality best known as the former co-host of the popular Nickelodeon TV series "Slime Time Live", where she received many whipped cream pies, and gallons of slime.
Michael HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Holmes is a property expert and presenter of multiple property-based television shows on networks such as BBC1, Channel 4, Five, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery Real Time and UK Style.
Louis HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailLouis Holmes (born February 24, 1985, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American football defensive end for the California Redwoods of the United Football League.
Mike HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMichael E.
Julius C. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJulius C.
William HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Holmes (April 5, 1689 ? April 4, 1748), was a British academic, Vice-Chancellor and Regius Professor of Modern History of the University of Oxford.
George Bax HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Bax Holmes (1803 - 1887) was a wealthy Quaker and fossil collector in Victorian Horsham.
Joseph HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailJoseph Holmes (December 31, 1736 ? August 31, 1809) was an American politician, who served on the New Jersey Legislative Council, the precursor to the New Jersey State Senate, between 1777 and 1779.
Ezra HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailEzra Holmes (1882 ? after 1907) was an English professional footballer who scored 12 goals in 43 appearances in the Football League playing for Gainsborough Trinity and Birmingham.
Susan HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailSusan Holmes- McKagan (born on May 5, 1972) is an American born model, tv personality, and designer.
Maurice HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailMaurice Holmes (1909-1998) was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Free HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailFree Holmes was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand, possibly the most famous that New Zealand has ever had.
Harry HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Harold "Harry" Holmes (18 August 1908 ? 1976) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as an outside right for Coventry City, Notts County and Birmingham.
Richard E. HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailRichard Holmes (b.
Maurice HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailSir Maurice Andrew Holmes (28 July 1911 ? 21 December 1997) was a barrister and Chairman of the London Transport Board from 1965 to 1969.
Hannah HolmesView on WikipediaMore detailHannah Holmes (born 1963) is an American writer, journalist, essayist, and science commentator for "Science Live" (Discovery Channel) and radio shows such as "Maine Things Considered.

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