#1Politics & Law
Jane Addams
1860–1935American feminist social activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, philosopher, and writer
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Famous people · Cedarville
Cedarville counts 2 famous people, first among them Jane Addams
With articles in 100 languages, Jane Addams is the most widely known. The list has one more: the American banker and philanthropist Alice Haldeman. From Alice Haldeman to Jane Addams, the births on the list run from 1853 to 1860. Alton’s 65 names make the longest list in Illinois.
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Jane Addams
in 100 Wikipedia languages
First
1853
Alice Haldeman
Youngest
1860
Jane Addams
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cedarville 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 (2)
- Jane Addams: Harris Ewing, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alice Haldeman: Engraved by W. T. Bather, New York, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons