Famous for What?

Some people are famous but you can't remember why. Here are some free picture quiz questions on that theme.

Was this guy a Roman Emperor, a Greek philosopher or British king?

Greek philosopher (Aristotle)
Is this woman best known as an actress, a politician, or a TV chef? Bonus point for her name.

Politician (its Betty Boothroyd)
Is this Karl Marx, Charles Dickens or Charles Darwin?

Karl Marx
Is this woman a politician or is she just a politician’s wife?

Politician [she’s Mary McAleese – the President of The Republic of Ireland]
This woman is called Mary: but why is she famous? Is she a singer, is she a politician or is she an astronaut,?

Politician [she’s Mary McAleese – the President of The Republic of Ireland]
Was this man a famous politician, a famous inventor or a famous composer?

Inventor: [its Orville Wright of The Wright Brothers who invented powered flight]
This guy is now dead but why was he famous in the 20th century: was he an actor, a politician or a scientist?

Politician (Neville Chamberlain who was UK Prime Minister at outbreak of WW2)
What is this guy famous for: politics, sport or music?

Sport (its Brazilian footballer, Pele)
Who toured Britain in this vehicle in 1982?

Pope John Paul II (vehicle was known as the Popemobile)
Is this geezer a famous runner, a famous retard or a famous writer?

Writer (its Rudyard Kipling)
Why is this guy famous: is he a famous radio presenter, a famous chess player or a famous javelin thrower?

Radio presenter (its Steve Wright, who works on BBC Radio 2)
Why is this guy famous: is he the first guy to climb Everest, the first guy in outer space, or the greatest athlete of all time?

First guy in space – Yuri Gagarin