#1Famous people · New London
4 famous people were born in New London
At the top of the list is the American actor Ivan Bonar, covered in 6 languages. Behind the leader come William Hale and Silas Reynolds Barton. From William Hale to Ivan Bonar, the births on the list run from 1837 to 1924. Leaders make up the largest group, 3 of them.
Born here
4
notable people
Best known
Ivan Bonar
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1837
William Hale
Youngest
1924
Ivan Bonar
Most common field
Politics & Law
3 people
The best known
Born in New London
Three names lead: Ivan Bonar (6 languages), William Hale (5) and Silas Reynolds Barton (4).
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#2Politics & Law
William Hale
1837–1885American politician from Iowa, Governor of Wyoming Territory
5 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
#3Through the years
When New London’s famous people were born
Count by decade and the 1920s come out on top, with 1 births.
Politics & LawFilm, TV & Stage
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
Known for
What New London is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is leaders, at 3.6 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Everyone
Everyone else born in New London
1 more, best known first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New London 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 (3)
- Ivan Bonar: ABC, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Hale: . The original uploader was Lost Fugitive at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Silas Reynolds Barton: August F. Buechler, editor. Western Publishing and Engraving (Lincoln, NE), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons