Frank J. Tipler
born 1947American physicist noted for his book The Physics of Immortality
Famous people · Carolina
Born near Carolina: 22 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Frank J. Tipler, from Andalusia, 6 mi away. The list for Carolina is empty for now. The Alabama lists hold names for 294 towns. The longest list in Alabama is Selma’s, with 70 names.
Born nearby
22
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Frank J. Tipler
Best known
Frank J. Tipler
in 24 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Carolina’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Carolina
Nobody born in Carolina is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Luther Terry
1911–1985Surgeon General of the United States
Robert D. Bullard
born 1946American sociologist known as the father of environmental justice
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Carolina and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (10)
- Frank J. Tipler: Campus Party, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Chuck Person: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Luther Terry: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert D. Bullard: Dave Brenner, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alan Baker: Alabama Legislature, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Doug Sims: Kent State University, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Adams Stallworth: Vannerson, Julian, 1827-, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Johnnie Byrd: Florida House, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Warren Elliot Henry: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Willie Tyler: International Management Company (personal management), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons