Frank Skinner
1897–1968American film composer and arranger
Famous people · Versailles
6 famous people were born within 35 miles of Versailles
Frank Skinner, born in Meredosia, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is John Bell Hatcher, with articles in 19 languages. The list for Versailles is empty for now. The longest list of any town in Illinois belongs to Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
6
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
John Bell Hatcher
Best known
John Bell Hatcher
in 19 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Versailles’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Versailles
Nobody born in Versailles is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
William H. Dieterich
1876–1940American politician
R. Thomas Flynn
born 1938Retired president of Monroe Community College
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Versailles 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)
- John Bell Hatcher: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William B. Pine: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William H. Dieterich: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons