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Cummberbach could not have been born there as it wasn't built in 1976, but in 1988.

He was born at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Goldhawk Road.

QCH and QC&CH are both in Hammersmith, but the latter is in Du Cane Road when Chelsea Hospital and QCH relocated.

I worked in QCH in 1980 where I delivered one of Brian May's daughters, my wife was a midwife there in 1980-1982, my children were born there in 1983, 1985 and 1987. So I know where it was and what I am talking about.

So, please get it right....he was born simply at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Goldhawk Road. Peteslez (talk) 22:10, 20 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I checked the source cited, which supports your point. So I have made the change you suggested. Pechmerle (talk) 10:02, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born on 19 July 1976 to Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham.

So his name is Benedict Timothy Carlton. How did he add "Cumberbatch" ?

Piñanana (talk) 21:49, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Had the same question. Soulman (talk) 18:20, 19 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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While Cumberbatch's ancestors did use slavery, that was common at the time and not out of the norm within social confines.That does not mean that he was raised with this ingrained as a social norm or approved of that practic. ~2025-43426-09 (talk) 00:59, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want made. Please detail the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. IsCat (talk) 01:18, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]