William D. Leahy
1875–1959United States admiral, ambassador to France, Chief of Staff
Famous people · Hansell
Born near Hansell: 27 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is William D. Leahy, from Hampton, 5 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Hansell. The longest list in Iowa is Waterloo’s, with 61 names. After Waterloo, the next longest list in Iowa is Iowa City’s, with 54.
Born nearby
27
within 35 miles
Closest
5 mi
William D. Leahy
Best known
William D. Leahy
in 32 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Hansell’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Hansell
They were born in 12 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
John Whitesell
born 1961American television and film director
Maddie Poppe
born 1997American singer-songwriter, musician, and the season 16 winner of American Idol
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hansell 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 (8)
- William D. Leahy: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pauline Pfeiffer: unattributed, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gordon Jones: film screenshot (PRC), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Bailey: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Raef LaFrentz: Jeramey Jannene, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred Schwengel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Maddie Poppe: Always Think Positive, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brad Meester: Steelcityhobbies, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons