Inquisitor 1145

[Ripper]

Hi
I've got all (bar two) of the grid filled in, I have identified the 'major figure' and have the name 'famous in a different field' BUT I have no idea what name this 'confirms' to be written below the grid -any hints appreciated!

[cruciverbali]

Hi Ripper - from my initial reading of the preamble this morning, it's the name of the major figure in his field that is required ?

[Ripper]

Thank you cruciverbali,
but what does the major figure (who I've got) got to do with the other person? I can find no connection, perhaps I'm being thick.

[Ripper]

The penny has just dropped!

[rabet]

What is the significance of the title?

[Mysterons]

? another of his pseudonyms - perhaps he had a puzzle published in the Independent Pursuits series back in the 90s ?

[cruciverbali]

Apparently Ulula was an early pseudonym, used for Manchester Grammar School's Crossword Club magazine in 1979.