Marie Duhem
1871–1918French painter (1871-1918)
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The best known is the French painter Marie Duhem, with articles in 8 languages. Close behind are Claude Gilliot and Léon Lannoy. Births span 1871 to 1940, from Marie Duhem to Claude Gilliot. Just 6 mi away, Calais’ list holds 117 names, Gérard Debreu the best known.
First, Marie Duhem (8 languages), then Claude Gilliot (4) and Léon Lannoy (3).
French painter (1871-1918)
French Islamic studies scholar
Writing & Arts leads the fields, with 1 people.
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Close by, the fullest list is Calais’, at 117 names.
Calais · 6 miGérard Debreu & 116 more
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Oye-Plage · 5 miPaul Machy & 1 moreYVGrand-Fort-Philippe · 7 miYves-Marie Verove & 1 moreMarie Duhem (French painter (1871-1918)) is the best known by our measure: 8 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages. Next come Claude Gilliot and Léon Lannoy.
3 people born in Guemps have a French Wikipedia article that confirms the town as their birthplace (and an English one that agrees, when there is one).
Among its famous people, writers and artists: 1 of the 3. That is 33% of the town’s list, against 25% across French towns.
Marie Duhem, born in 1871. The youngest on the list was born in 1940.
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