#1Famous people · Dawson
Leaders stand out among the 8 famous people born in Dawson
Most widely known is Otis Redding, the American singer and songwriter, with articles in 57 languages. The next two names are Walter Washington and Benjamin J. Davis Jr.. Stephen Pace (1891) and Otis Redding (1941) mark the two ends of the list. 5 of them were born in the age of mills and railroads, more than in any other period.
Born here
8
notable people
Best known
Otis Redding
in 57 Wikipedia languages
First
1891
Stephen Pace
Youngest
1941
Otis Redding
Most common field
Politics & Law
4 people
What stands out about Dawson’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Dawson is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is leaders, at 2.4 times.
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The best known
Born in Dawson
First, Otis Redding (57 languages), then Walter Washington (14) and Benjamin J. Davis Jr. (6).
#1
#2Politics & Law
Walter Washington
1915–2003American politician and former mayor of the District of Columbia
14 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
#3Politics & Law
Benjamin J. Davis Jr.
1903–1964American lawyer and politician, New York city councilman
6 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Through the years
When Dawson’s famous people were born
The 1910s saw the most births of any decade: 2.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Dawson and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- Otis Redding: Volt Records, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter Washington: not specified, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Benjamin J. Davis Jr.: New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Stieglitz, C. M., photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stephen Pace: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lucius D. Battle: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons