Famous people · Meservey
Born near Meservey: 29 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Dick Farman, was born in Belmond, 8 mi away. The best known of them is William D. Leahy, with articles in 32 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Meservey. The longest list in Iowa is Waterloo’s, with 61 names.
Born nearby
29
within 35 miles
Closest
18 mi
William D. Leahy
Best known
William D. Leahy
in 32 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Meservey’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Meservey
Nobody born in Meservey is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Harold C. Bingham
1888–1964American psychologist and primatologist
William D. Leahy
1875–1959United States admiral, ambassador to France, Chief of Staff
Meredith Willson
1902–1984American composer, conductor, musical arranger, flautist, bandleader and playwright
Del Tenney
1930–2013American actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Meservey 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 (7)
- William D. Leahy: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Meredith Willson: Rogers & Cowan-publicity agency in Beverly Hills, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Bailey: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Raef LaFrentz: Jeramey Jannene, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alvin Baldus: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tanna Frederick: Lesley Bohm, http://www.bohmphotography.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 us, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred Schwengel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons