Brixton
Brixton ranks 1,951st in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Blackheath, London, Nishitōkyō, and Uasin Gishu County. Memorable people born in Brixton include David Bowie, Clive Dunn, and Kim Newman. Memorable people who died in Brixton include C. L. R. James. Brixton has been the birth place of many actors and singers and the death place of many writers. Brixton is located in United Kingdom.
Brixton is an area of South London, part of the London Borough of Lambeth, England. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Brixton experienced a rapid rise in population during the 19th century as communications with central London improved. Read more on Wikipedia
Between 1920 and 1987, Brixton was the birth place of 7 globally memorable people, including David Bowie, Clive Dunn, and Kim Newman. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Brixton including C. L. R. James.
People Born in Brixton
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David Bowie
1947 - 2016
HPI: 76.10
Rank: 1
Clive Dunn
1920 - 2012
HPI: 44.27
Rank: 2
Kim Newman
1959 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 3
Skin
1967 - Present
HPI: 42.65
Rank: 4
Danny Kirwan
1950 - 2018
HPI: 39.99
Rank: 5
Jean Kent
1921 - 2013
HPI: 34.62
Rank: 6
Pearl Mackie
1987 - Present
HPI: 21.37
Rank: 7
People Deceased in Brixton
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Most individuals born in present day Brixton were actors (3), singers (2), writers (1), and musicians (1), while most who died were writers (1).
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 4 globally memorable people born in Brixton since 1700.
