Famous people · Risley Township
Born near Risley Township: 17 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, E. T. Klassen, was born in Hillsboro, 3 mi away. The best known of them is Shirley Knight, with articles in 41 languages. Across the town line, Hillsboro lists 4, E. T. Klassen first. The list for Risley Township is empty for now.
Born nearby
17
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Shirley Knight
Best known
Shirley Knight
in 41 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Risley Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Risley Township
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Martha Wall
1910–2000American Christian medical missionary, philosopher, nurse, and author
Horace B. Griffen
1894–1972Republican nominee for Governor of Arizona - 1956
Emil Kapaun
1916–1951Korean War US Army chaplain, POW, Medal of Honor recipient and Venerable
Fay Moulton
1876–1945Athletics and American football competitor
George R. Fox
1880–1963American amateur archaeologist and author
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Famous people from the towns next door
The fullest list close by belongs to Hillsboro, with 4.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Risley Township 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 (6)
- Shirley Knight: Frank Driggs Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Emil Kapaun: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Randolph Carpenter: Mrs. John H. Alexander, Mrs. Elbert R. Dean, compilers and publishers., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Homer Hoch: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charlie Faust: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Duane D. Thiessen: US Marine Corp photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons