#1Famous people · Delphi
Most of the 9 famous people born in Delphi came into the world in the early republic
At the top of the list is the American politician Moses E. Clapp, covered in 10 languages. From William V. Lucas in 1835 to Carl Shaeffer in 1924, the births cover 89 years. Fewer than a quarter of the 379 towns in Indiana with famous people list more. 4 of them are athletes, more than in any other field.
Born here
9
notable people
Best known
Moses E. Clapp
in 10 Wikipedia languages
First
1835
William V. Lucas
Youngest
1924
Carl Shaeffer
Most common field
Sports
4 people
The best known
Born in Delphi
Moses E. Clapp leads with articles in 10 languages, ahead of William V. Lucas (8) and Walter B. Rogers (5).
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#3Sports
Walter B. Rogers
1865–1939American cornet player, conductor and composer
5 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Through the years
When Delphi’s famous people were born
The 1850s alone account for 4 of the births charted here.
SportsPolitics & LawWriting & ArtsNotable
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What Delphi is known for
Share of Delphi’s famous people in each field.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Delphi 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 (6)
- Moses E. Clapp: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William V. Lucas: William Vincent Lucas (1835-1921)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter B. Rogers: Jackson, Tacoma, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clarence Whistler: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Adam Casad: Pach Brothers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Olinger: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons