Famous people · De Soto
17 famous people were born within 35 miles of De Soto
The nearest, Carl Loyd, was born in Bush, 6 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in De Soto. The best known of them is Nick Holonyak, with articles in 28 languages. The Illinois lists hold names for 759 towns.
Born nearby
17
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Nick Holonyak
Best known
Nick Holonyak
in 28 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about De Soto’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near De Soto
The 17 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Jim Ranchino
1936–1978American political scientist and pollster
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is De Soto 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 (3)
- Nick Holonyak: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John A. Logan: Pratt, Dewitt C., photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Bost: US Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons