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CITY OF LONDON
Most Famous People Born in City of London, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 601
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- Median birth year
- 1923
- Most distinctive
- Comedian 8.0×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in City of London during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What City of London Is Known For
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Football is City of London's biggest profession — 12% of all notables (70).
City of London over-indexes on comedian — 8.0× the global rate.
City of London under-produces politician — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of City of London's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Sports
- Writing
- Music
- Film & TV
- Science
- Art & Design
- Other
- Filtered to 1610s Clear ×
0031 POET
Abraham Cowley
1618 - 1667
0188 RELIGIOUS
Isaac Penington (Quaker)
1616 - 1679
0190 PAINTER
William Faithorne
1616 - 1691
0194 NOBLE
Anne Russell, Countess of Bedford
1615 - 1684
0251 POLITICIAN
Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester
1619 - 1698
0417 LAWYER
John Bramston the Younger
1611 - 1700