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Person    | Male  Born 30/11/1809  Died 23/5/1870

Mark Lemon

Mark Lemon

Co-founder and first editor of "Punch". Born Oxford Street. Aged 8, when his father died he was sent to live with his paternal grandparents at Church Farm House. Also founded "The Field" and was involved in the "Illustrated London News". Actor and successful playwright. Died Crawley.

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Mark Lemon

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