#1Famous people · Anthon
2 famous people call Anthon their birthplace
Most widely known is Bernard Coyne, the American giant, with articles in 5 languages. Ralph E. Turner is the only other name on the list. The first birth on record is Ralph E. Turner’s, in 1893, and the last Bernard Coyne’s, in 1897. The longest list of any town in Iowa belongs to Waterloo, with 61.
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2
notable people
Best known
Bernard Coyne
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1893
Ralph E. Turner
Youngest
1897
Bernard Coyne
The best known
Born in Anthon
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Writing & Arts
Ralph E. Turner
1893–1964American historian, author and professor
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Anthon 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.
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- Bernard Coyne: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons