Notable inmates

Michael Collins (Irish: Mícheál Ó Coileáin; 16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922) was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence.

Lieutenant Albert Michael Sinclair, DSO (26 February 1918 – 25 September 1944), known as the Red Fox, was a British prisoner at Colditz Castle (POW camp Oflag IV-C) during World War II.

Michael Smuss (15 April 1926 – 21 October 2025) was a survivor of the Holocaust and an artist.

Sir Michael Kemp Tippett (2 January 1905 – 8 January 1998) was an English composer who rose to prominence during and immediately after the Second World War.

Robert Charles Michael Vaughan Wynn, 7th Baron Newborough, DSC (24 April 1917 – 11 October 1998) was a British peer and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officer who played a decisive role during the St.

Michée Chauderon (died 1652) was a Genevan woman accused of being a witch.

Michel Janicot del Castillo (2 August 1933 – 17 December 2024) was a French writer. .

Michèle Moet-Agniel (born 11 June 1926) was a member of the French Resistance, distributing leaflets and later helping Allied aviators escape back to Britain.