William D. Leahy
1875–1959United States admiral, ambassador to France, Chief of Staff
Famous people · Latimer
Born near Latimer: 31 famous people within 35 miles
William D. Leahy, born in Hampton, 8 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Latimer. The longest list of any town in Iowa belongs to Waterloo, with 61. After Waterloo, the next longest list in Iowa is Iowa City’s, with 54.
Born nearby
31
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
William D. Leahy
Best known
William D. Leahy
in 32 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Latimer’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Latimer
Nobody born in Latimer is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Harold C. Bingham
1888–1964American psychologist and primatologist
John Whitesell
born 1961American television and film director
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Latimer 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
- 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
- Lee Handley: Play Ball cards, published by Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Brad Meester: Steelcityhobbies, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duane Benson: Minnesota Senate Photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons