The names of some famous persons by the name
Rowan (or its variants) are:
William Rowan Hamilton, born on 4 August, a famous mathematician. William Rowan Hamilton's background: An Irish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who made important contributions to the development of optics, dynamics, and algebra. His discovery of quaternions is perhaps his best known investigation. Hamilton's work was also significant in the later development of quantum mechanics.
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, born on 6 January, a famous comedian. Rowan Sebastian Atkinson's background: An English comedian, actor and writer, famous for his title roles in the British television comedies Blackadder and Mr. Bean. He has been listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy, and amongst the top 50 comedy acts ever in a 2005 poll of fellow comedians.
Rowan Douglas Williams, born on 14 June, a famous archbishop. Rowan Douglas Williams's background: The 104th and current Archbishop of Canterbury, Metropolitan of the Province of Canterbury and Primate of All England.
Meaning of name Rowan
