Sydenham, London
Sydenham, London ranks 11,184th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Ruislip, Sipson, and Southall. The most famous people from Sydenham, London are Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith. The most famous people who died in Sydenham, London are Eleanor Marx, and Joseph Paxton. Sydenham, London has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many writers, and architects. Sydenham, London is located in United Kingdom.
Sydenham is a district of south-east London, England, which is shared between the London boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley and Southwark. Prior to the creation of the County of London in 1889, Sydenham was located in Kent, bordering Surrey. Historically, the area was very affluent, with the Crystal Palace being relocated to Sydenham Hill in 1854. Today, Sydenham is a diverse area, with a population of 28,378 and borders Forest Hill, Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Penge, Beckenham, Catford and Bellingham. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1883, Sydenham, London was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith. Additionaly, 2 globally memorable people have passed away in Sydenham, London including Eleanor Marx, and Joseph Paxton. Interestingly, more notably known people have passed away in Sydenham, London than were born there.
People Born in Sydenham, London
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People Deceased in Sydenham, London
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Sydenham, London were politicians (1), while most who died were writers (1), and architects (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Sydenham, London, including Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith.
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Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Sydenham, London since 1700.
