Born in London in 1923 Ken Taylor joined the Royal Navy in 1938. He served on several ships and naval bases during and after the end of the war after receiving training and specialising in radio operations. In 1952 Taylor joined the British North Greenland Expedition as a radio operator. The 2 year expedition was wide ranging and undertook research in fields including geology, meteorology, glaciology, seismology, physiology and the logistics of long term polar exploration. Following the expedition Taylor continued his naval service serving in ships and shore bases until his retirement from the service in 1963.

Cecil Philip Taylor usually credited as C. P. Taylor, was a Scottish playwright. He wrote almost 80 plays during his 16 years as a professional playwright, including several for radio and television.

Maurice Tasnier has won several awards for his poetry, and his haiku have been translated into seven languages.

Jean Tardieu (01 November 1903 - 27 January 1995) was a French artist, musician, poet and dramatic author.