Edward Norton Lorenz
1917–2008American mathematician and meteorologist
Famous people · Weatogue
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Weatogue
Edward Norton Lorenz, born in West Hartford, 7 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Katharine Hepburn, with articles in 130 languages. Of the bordering towns, West Simsbury has a list, with Heman Humphrey. So far, no famous person on record was born in Weatogue.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Katharine Hepburn
Best known
Katharine Hepburn
in 130 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Weatogue’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Weatogue
Nobody born in Weatogue is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Barbara McClintock
1902–1992American scientist and cytogeneticist
J. P. Morgan
1837–1913American financier, banker, and art collector
Samuel Colt
1814–186219th-century American industrialist and inventor
Suzanne Collins
born 1962American television writer and novelist
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West Simsbury has the longest list next door, one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Weatogue 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 (7)
- Katharine Hepburn: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios; Restored by Adam Cuerden, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barbara McClintock: Smithsonian Institution/Science Service; Restored by Adam Cuerden, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. P. Morgan: Pach Brothers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stephenie Meyer: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel Colt: Matthew Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Suzanne Collins: David Shankbone, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Heman Humphrey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons