Historical FigureBritish1904 – 1983
Kempton Bunton
Art thief, stole Goya's Duke of Wellington portrait
Biography
British man famous for stealing Goya's Duke of Wellington portrait from the National Gallery in London in 1961. He later revealed himself and became a folk hero for his eccentric protest against television licensing fees.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
British
Born
1904
Died
1983
Thinking about the name
Kempton
English origin
“An English place-name-derived surname meaning 'settlement where plants are grown' (from Old English 'hemp' and 'tun'), Kempton as a given name evokes literary sophistication and grounded heritage. It has the classical charm of place-inspired names like Preston or Ashton while remaining less common. The name suggests stability, connection to place, and understated elegance.”