Binondo
Binondo ranks 5,499th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Bedford, Texas, Aldeburgh, and Strelna. The most famous people from Binondo are Lorenzo Ruiz, José Villanueva, and Antonio Luna. Binondo has been the birth place of many religious figures, and athletes. Binondo is located in Philippines.
Binondo is a district in Manila and is referred to as the city's Chinatown. Its influence extends beyond to the places of Quiapo, Santa Cruz, San Nicolas and Tondo. It is the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594 by the Spaniards as a settlement near Intramuros but across the Pasig River for Catholic Chinese; it was positioned so that the colonial administration could keep a close eye on their migrant subjects. It was already a hub of Chinese commerce even before the Spanish colonial period. Binondo is the center of commerce and trade of Manila, where all types of business run by Chinese Filipinos thrive. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 1600 and 1913, Binondo was the birth place of 3 globally memorable people, including Lorenzo Ruiz, José Villanueva, and Antonio Luna.
People Born in Binondo
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Lorenzo Ruiz
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1600 - 1637
HPI: 68.89
Rank: 1
José Villanueva
ATHLETE
1913 - 1983
HPI: 58.48
Rank: 2
Antonio Luna
MILITARY PERSONNEL
1866 - 1899
HPI: 56.93
Rank: 3
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Binondo were religious figures (1), athletes (1), and military personnels (1), while most who died were .
Occupational Trends
Throughout history religious figures have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Binondo, including Lorenzo Ruiz.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Binondo since 1700.
