Bassett (surname)

Bassett is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Academia

John Spencer Bassett (1867–1928), American professor at Trinity College (Duke University)
Joshua Bassett (c.1641–1720), English academic at Cambridge
Mary Bassett, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Paddy Bassett (born 1918), retired agricultural scientist from New Zealand

Arts and entertainment

Angela Bassett (born 1958), American actress
Dave Bassett (songwriter), American songwriter and producer
Desireé Bassett (born 1992) American musician
James Bassett (author) (1912–1978), American newspaper editor and author
Johnny Bassett (born 1935), English progenitor of Beyond the Fringe
Leslie Bassett (born 1923), American composer of classical music
Nick Bassett American musician
Ronald Bassett (born 1924), British novelist

Military

Cyril Bassett (1892–1983), New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross
Edgar R. Bassett (1914–1942), United States Navy officer, pilot, and Navy Cross recipient

Politics and governance

Burwell Bassett Jr., (March 18, 1764 – February 26, 1841) American politician and Virginia plantation owner
Ebenezer Bassett (1833–1908), American diplomat
Edward Bassett (1863–1948), "Father of American Zoning"
Isabel Bassett (born 1939), Canadian broadcaster and politician
Michael Bassett (born 1938), former member of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Ralph Basset (died c. 1127), royal justice and administrator
Richard Bassett (politician) (1745–1815), American lawyer and politician
Richard Basset (died c. 1140), royal judge and administrator

Religion

Christopher Bassett (1753–1784), Welsh Methodist cleric
Richard Bassett (clergyman) (1777–1852), Welsh clergyman

Sport

Arthur Bassett (rugby player), Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
Billy Bassett (1869–1937), English football player and director
Billy Bassett (Welsh footballer) (1912–1977), Welsh football player
Caitlin Bassett (born 1988), Australian netball player
Carling Bassett-Seguso (born 1967), Canadian tennis player
Charley Bassett (1863–1942), baseball player
Dave Bassett (born 1944), English football manager
Deborah Bassett (born 1965), Australian rower
Glenn Bassett, American tennis player and coach
Hubert Bassett (1867–1943), English cricketer
Jack Bassett (born 1905), Welsh rugby full back
Laura Bassett (born 1983), English association footballer
Nathan Bassett (born 1976), Australian rules footballer
Spencer Bassett (1885–1917), English footballer
Zered Bassett (born 1984), American skateboarder

Other

Alexander Hunter Bassett (1795–1880) was a War of 1812 veteran and a noted planter and local leader in Henry County, Virginia.
Ann Bassett (1878–1956), American rancher
Anne Bassett (born 1521 death unknown), mistress of Henry VIII of England
Charles Bassett (1931–1966), American astronaut
Charlie Bassett (circa 1847–1896), American lawman and saloon keeper
Douglas Bassett (media executive) (born 1940), Canadian media executive
John Bassett (1915–1998), Canadian publisher
Marnie Bassett (1889–1980), Australian historian and biographer
Preston Bassett (1892–1992), American engineer
Samuel Symons Bassett (1840–1912), Australian winemaker and founder of Romavilla Winery
William Bassett (d. 1667) Plymouth Colony

Fictional

Earl Bassett, a hired hand in the film Tremors
Madeline Bassett, a P. G. Wodehouse character
Mike Bassett: England Manager, 2001 satirical movie
Watkyn Bassett, a P. G. Wodehouse character

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