#1Famous people · Monticello
4 famous people were born in Monticello
At the top of the list is the American politician Rolla Coral McMillen, covered in 6 languages. Close behind are George Nonte and Robert C. Burke. From Rolla Coral McMillen in 1880 to Robert C. Burke in 1949, the births cover 69 years. For every 10,000 residents the town has 6.3, while at least half the towns in Illinois list nobody born there.
Born here
4
notable people
Best known
Rolla Coral McMillen
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1880
Rolla Coral McMillen
Youngest
1949
Robert C. Burke
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Monticello
Ranked by languages covered: Rolla Coral McMillen with 6, then George Nonte with 3 and Robert C. Burke with 3.
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#3Military
Robert C. Burke
1949–1968United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
3 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Through the years
When Monticello’s famous people were born
Count by decade and the 1880s come out on top, with 1 births.
Politics & LawWriting & ArtsMilitarySports
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Known for
What Monticello is known for
The largest field is Politics & Law, with 1 people.
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Everyone
Everyone else born in Monticello
1 more, best known first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Monticello 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)
- Rolla Coral McMillen: Harris & Ewing (Washington, DC)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert C. Burke: U.S. Marine Corps, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Combes: NCAA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons