Famous people · Broadlands
6 famous people were born within 35 miles of Broadlands
Closest of all is John L. Keith, from Homer, 9 mi away. Edward Adelbert Doisy is the most widely known, written about in 59 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Broadlands. The longest list of any town in Illinois belongs to Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
6
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Edward Adelbert Doisy
Best known
Edward Adelbert Doisy
in 59 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Broadlands’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Broadlands
Nobody born in Broadlands is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Edna Noble White
1879–1954American home economics and child development educator
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Broadlands 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 (4)
- Edward Adelbert Doisy: The Nobel Foundation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Donald E. Runyon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edna Noble White: No photographer credited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John L. Keith: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons