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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 1770s Clear ×
Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby
1775 - 1851
John Varley (painter)
1778 - 1842
William Allen (Quaker)
1770 - 1843
James Deacon Hume
1774 - 1842
Daniel Wilson (bishop)
1778 - 1858
Richard Spencer (Royal Navy officer)
1779 - 1839
John Rolls of The Hendre
1776 - 1837
Harriet Auber
1773 - 1862
David Bevan (banker)
1774 - 1846
Mary Wade
1777 - 1859
James Underwood (businessman)
1771 - 1844