List of people from Bromley
Among those who were born in the London Borough of Bromley, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order):
- David Bowie (1947—), musician moved to Bromley with his family in 1953.
- Malcolm Campbell (1885—1948), Grand Prix racing driver born in Chislehurst.[1]
- Richmal Crompton (1890—1969), author lived at The Glebe in Oakley Road, Bromley Common. Her best-known works are the Just William stories for children.[2]
- Charles Darwin (1809—1882), naturalist most famous for the theory of evolution lived in Downe, Bromley.
- Eugénie de Montijo (1826—1920) the last Empress of France, lived in exile with her husband Napoleon III at Camden Place in Chislehurst from 1870 until 1885.[3]
- Florence Farr (1860—1917), actress and composer born in Bickley.
- Langley Kirkwood (1973–), actor and athlete.
- Hanif Kureishi (1954–), playwright born in Bromley.[4]
- Charles Langbridge Morgan (1894—1958), playwright born at a house in Rodway Road in Bromley.[5]
- Napoleon III (1808—1873), the last Emperor of France, lived and died in exile at Camden Place in Chislehurst.[3]
- William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham (1708—1778), statesman, lived and died at Hayes Place, a former house in Hayes.[6]
- William Pitt the Younger (1759—1806), statesman and Prime Minister, was born in his father's house in Hayes.[6]
- H. G. Wells (1866—1946), author born in Atlas House, 47 High Street, Bromley. One of his more notable novels would be The War of the Worlds.[7]
- William Hyde Wollaston (1766—1828), chemist, lived and died in Chislehurst. He discovered the elements rhodium and palladium.[8]
References
