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Famous people · Ridgefield

15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ridgefield

Closest of all is Todd Alcott, from Crystal Lake, 3 mi away. Over the border in Crystal Lake, 16 names are on record, led by Todd Alcott. The best known of them is John Brzenk, with articles in 12 languages. The list for Ridgefield is empty for now.

#1 best knownJohn BrzenkSports · born 1964
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Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
John Brzenk
Best known
John Brzenk
in 12 Wikipedia languages

What stands out about Ridgefield’s famous people

★ What stands out · Close to home

Famous people born near Ridgefield

The 15 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

10 mi20 mi35 miMcHenry · 4Cary · 4Lake in the Hills · 1Ridgefield
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Close by, Crystal Lake counts 16 famous people, the most of its neighbours.

From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ridgefield 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.

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