Famous people · Varna
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Varna
The nearest, Albert R. Taylor, was born in Magnolia, 6 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Varna. Charles Thom is the most widely known, written about in 10 languages. 750 towns across Illinois can name a famous person born there.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Charles Thom
Best known
Charles Thom
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Varna’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Varna
Nobody born in Varna is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Joseph Henry Wegstein
1922–2015American computer scientist
Ira T. Carrithers
1886–1955American sports coach, athletics administrator
Harrison S. Kerrick
1873–1939American Army officer, railroad official and author
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Varna 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 (8)
- Clifford C. Ireland: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. Frank Duryea: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ted Kennedy: Ted Kennedy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John P. Cromwell: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Sproull: The University of Rochester, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harrison S. Kerrick: King W. Snell, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mahlon Tisdale: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ira T. Carrithers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons