Wapping
Wapping ranks 7,375th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Zviahel, Minas, Uruguay, and Halesworth. The most famous people from Wapping are John Newton, and W. W. Jacobs. The most famous people who died in Wapping are William Kidd. Wapping has been the birth place of many companions, and writers and the death place of many pirates. Wapping is located in United Kingdom.
Wapping is an area in the borough of Tower Hamlets in London, England. It is in East London and part of the East End. Wapping is on the north bank of the River Thames, and was at one time a district with a strong maritime character. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 1725 and 1863, Wapping was the birth place of 2 globally memorable people, including John Newton, and W. W. Jacobs. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Wapping including William Kidd.
People Born in Wapping
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People Deceased in Wapping
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Wapping were companions (1), and writers (1), while most who died were pirates (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history companions have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Wapping, including John Newton.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Wapping since 1700.
