Famous people · San Jose
Born near San Jose: 3 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Gordon Buehrig, was born in Mason City, 9 mi away. The list for San Jose is empty for now. Alton has the most of any town in Illinois: 65. After Alton, the next longest list in Illinois is Champaign City Township’s, with 64.
Born nearby
3
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Gordon Buehrig
Best known
Gordon Buehrig
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about San Jose’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near San Jose
Nobody born in San Jose is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is San Jose 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 (2)
- Gordon Buehrig: Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Sullivan: Goudey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons