Epworth, Lincolnshire
Epworth, Lincolnshire ranks 6,443rd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Zell im Wiesental, Dole, Jura, and Wriezen. The most famous people from Epworth, Lincolnshire are John Wesley, Charles Wesley, and Sheridan Smith. The most famous people who died in Epworth, Lincolnshire are Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York. Epworth, Lincolnshire has been the birth place of many religious figures, and actors and the death place of many politicians. Epworth, Lincolnshire is located in United Kingdom.
Epworth is a market town and civil parish on the Isle of Axholme, in the North Lincolnshire unitary authority of Lincolnshire, England. The town lies on the A161, about halfway between Goole and Gainsborough. As the birthplace of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, it has given its name to multiple institutions associated with Methodism. Their father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector from 1695 to 1735. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 1703 and 1981, Epworth, Lincolnshire was the birth place of 3 globally memorable people, including John Wesley, Charles Wesley, and Sheridan Smith. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Epworth, Lincolnshire including Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York.
People Born in Epworth, Lincolnshire
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John Wesley
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1703 - 1791
HPI: 71.96
Rank: 1
Charles Wesley
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1707 - 1788
HPI: 59.67
Rank: 2
Sheridan Smith
ACTOR
1981 - Present
HPI: 34.63
Rank: 3
People Deceased in Epworth, Lincolnshire
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Epworth, Lincolnshire were religious figures (2), and actors (1), while most who died were politicians (1).
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, actors have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, including Sheridan Smith. Whereas, throughout history, religious figures have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Epworth, Lincolnshire, including John Wesley, and Charles Wesley.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Epworth, Lincolnshire since 1700.
