Whitechapel ranks 1,819th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Tonbridge, Wythenshawe, and Sarpsborg. Memorable people born in Whitechapel include Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Damon Albarn, and John Hoppner. Memorable people who died in Whitechapel include Joseph Merrick, Mary Ann Nichols, and Elizabeth Stride. Whitechapel has been the birth place of many singers and physicians and the death place of many celebrities and religious figures. Whitechapel is located in United Kingdom.
Whitechapel is an area in London, England, and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is in East London and part of the East End. It is the location of Tower Hamlets Town Hall and therefore the borough town centre. Whitechapel is located 3.4 miles (5.5 km) east of Charing Cross. Read more on Wikipedia
Between 1758 and 1968, Whitechapel was the birth place of 7 globally memorable people, including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Damon Albarn, and John Hoppner. Additionaly, 5 globally memorable people have passed away in Whitechapel including Joseph Merrick, Mary Ann Nichols, and Elizabeth Stride.
1836 - 1917
HPI: 53.67
Rank: 1
1968 - Present
HPI: 53.28
Rank: 2
1758 - 1810
HPI: 48.47
Rank: 3
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.23
Rank: 4
1954 - Present
HPI: 45.39
Rank: 5
1932 - 1966
HPI: 45.20
Rank: 6
1959 - Present
HPI: 44.88
Rank: 7
1862 - 1890
HPI: 65.51
Rank: 1
1845 - 1888
HPI: 58.64
Rank: 2
1843 - 1888
HPI: 58.08
Rank: 3
1854 - 1918
HPI: 41.00
Rank: 4
1991 - 2009
HPI: 31.99
Rank: 5
Most individuals born in present day Whitechapel were singers (4), physicians (1), musicians (1), and painters (1), while most who died were celebrities (2), religious figures (1), film directors (1), and racing drivers (1).
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 3 globally memorable people born in Whitechapel since 1700.