#1Famous people · Washington
From 1829 to 1937, Washington was the birthplace of 7 famous people
The best known is the confederate Army general Edward Porter Alexander, with articles in 18 languages. Eliza Frances Andrews and Asa H. Willie follow. 4 of them were born in the early republic, more than in any other period. The list’s best known name, Edward Porter Alexander, dates from 1835.
Born here
7
notable people
Best known
Edward Porter Alexander
in 18 Wikipedia languages
First
1829
Asa H. Willie
Youngest
1937
Charley Reese
Most common field
Military
2 people
What stands out about Washington’s famous people
★ What stands out · Through the years
When Washington’s famous people were born
Count by decade and the 1840s come out on top, with 2 births.
MilitaryWriting & ArtsPolitics & LawSportsMusic
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Washington
Three names lead: Edward Porter Alexander (18 languages), Eliza Frances Andrews (15) and Asa H. Willie (7).
#1
#2Writing & Arts
Eliza Frances Andrews
1840–1931American writer, botanist, and teacher
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#3Known for
What Washington is known for
Military leads the fields, with 2 people.
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Everyone else born in Washington
A further 4 follow, born between 1847 and 1937.
William Henry Pope
1847–1913American soldier, lawyer, and State Senator from Texas
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Washington 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)
- Edward Porter Alexander: George W. Minnis, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eliza Frances Andrews: E F Andrews/Published by D Appleton, NY, 1908, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Asa H. Willie: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Albert Hill: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Henry Pope: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons