Claim: Sydney Smirke was born in London, England on December 20, 1797 and was an architect.
Evidence: 20 December 1797
London, England Architect 
Sydney Smirke RA FGS FSA (20 December 1797 – 8 December 1877) was a British architect. Smirke who was born in London, England as the fifth son of painter Robert Smirke and his wife, Elizabeth Russell. 
Sydney Smirke RA FGS FSA (20 December 1797 – 8 December 1877) was a British architect. 20 December 1797
London, England