#1Famous people · Keosauqua
9 famous people were born in Keosauqua from 1842 to 1964
At the top of the list is the American actor John Elliott, covered in 9 languages. Behind the leader come Helen M. Walker and Edward Kimble Valentine. 4 of them were born in the early republic, more than in any other period. John Elliott, the best known, was born in 1876.
Born here
9
notable people
Best known
John Elliott
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1842
Samuel M. Clark
Youngest
1964
Gary McClure
Most common field
Science & Medicine
3 people
What stands out about Keosauqua’s famous people
★ What stands out · Through the years
When Keosauqua’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1840s, with 4 births.
Science & MedicinePolitics & LawFilm, TV & StageMilitarySports
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Keosauqua
John Elliott leads with articles in 9 languages, ahead of Helen M. Walker (7) and Edward Kimble Valentine (6).
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What Keosauqua is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is scientists and doctors, at 5.6 times.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Keosauqua 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)
- John Elliott: First Division Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Kimble Valentine: Mathew Benjamin Brady / Levin Corbin Handy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel M. Clark: Geo. D. Perkins, author. "The Iowa Historical Record" magazine. State Historical Society of Iowa (Des Moines, IA), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodosia B. Shepherd: Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection.; Theodosia B. Shepherd Company., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Caroline Matilda Dodson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons