
Earl Wilbur Sutherland, Jr.
1915–1974American pharmacologist
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Closest of all is Earl Wilbur Sutherland, Jr., from Burlingame, 10 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Waterloo Township. Lawrence’s 48 names make the longest list in Kansas. After Lawrence, the next longest list in Kansas is Kansas City’s, with 47.
The 8 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

American pharmacologist




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Waterloo 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.