People 130611

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1   Who founded the Apple Computer Company, along with Steve Wozniak in the 1970s?
A   Steve Jobs

2   In which country was theoretical physicist Albert Einstein born?
A   Germany (14th March 1879, Ulm, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire)

3   Which Welsh-born woman is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
A   Julia Gillard (also Australia’s first woman PM)

4   King Abdullah II ascended to the throne of which country in 1999?
A   Jordan (it is claimed that he is the 43rd-generation direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammad, otherwise he is a very good hands-on monarch)

5   Who was the last Stuart monarch of Great Britain and Ireland?
A   Queen Anne (succeeded by George I from Hanover)

6   Who became King of the Netherlands following the abdication of Queen Beatrix earlier this year?
A   Willem-Alexander (first male monarch of the Netherlands since the death of William III in 1890)

7   Who was the leader of the Labour Party when defeated by the Conservatives in the 1979 General Election?
A   James Callaghan

8   Which TV personality, Eurovision Song Contest presenter and former agony aunt, was born Caterina Irene Elena Maria Imperiali di Francavilla?
A   Katie Boyle, (Lady Saunders born, 29th May 1926)

9   Who designed Catherine Middleton’s wedding dress for her wedding to Prince William?
A   Sarah Burton

10   Which high-ranking Nazi, nicknamed The Brown Eminence, did Hitler appoint Deputy Führer following Rudolf Hess’ flight to Britain in 1941?
A   Martin Bormann