#1Famous people · Charlottesville
2 famous people were born in Charlottesville
At the top of the list is the American politician Frank P. Bohn, covered in 4 languages. The only other name is the united States federal judge William Morris Sparks. Over 6 years of births, the list goes from Frank P. Bohn (1866) to William Morris Sparks (1872). Gary’s 68 names make the longest list in Indiana.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Frank P. Bohn
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1866
Frank P. Bohn
Youngest
1872
William Morris Sparks
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Charlottesville
#1WS#2
Politics & Law
William Morris Sparks
1872–1950United States federal judge
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Charlottesville 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 (1)
- Frank P. Bohn: West Virginia & Regional History Center. WVU Libraries. West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons