John Rutter (1945-), Clare 1964, was director of Music at Clare from 1975-1979. He later formed the Cambridge Singers and continued to compose music and carols. He was awarded a CBE in the Queen's New Year Honours for 2007 (in December 2006).
Jiro Shirasu (Clare 1923-6); a prominent figure in Japan who receives ongoing interest from Japanese visitors
Honorary Fellow
Clare, 1886
Development Director 2004-2011
Philip Whitwell Wilson (Clare 1894) was president of the student's union in 1896 and left Clare in 1897 with a BA. He worked in the Press Gallery in the House of Commons for twelve years immediately after leaving Clare and was an MP for St. Pancras (South) between 1906 - 1910. He also went on to write for the New York Times when he moved to America.
Notes: Ralph Cudworth, formerly Fellow of Emmanuel College, was Master of Clare College, 1645 - 1654, and of Christ's College, 1654 - 1688; he spent little time at Clare. Francis Cudworth was admitted Fellow-Commoner in 1653
Poison cup was given by Dr. William Butler in 1880
Originally from Barnsley, William Kelsey came to Clare in 1914 and is pictured in the 1914 matriculation photograph. He received his commission on his 19th birthday, serving as a Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery. He was grievously wounded in France on 14 July 1916, later dying of his injuries at the Empire Hospital in London. His name is included on the College War Memorial plaque in the Chapel.
Master of Clare 2003-2013