Famous people · Richmond
19 famous people were born within 35 miles of Richmond
Closest of all is James Silas, from Tallulah, 1 mi away. The best known of them is Madam C. J. Walker, with articles in 47 languages. Next door, Tallulah lists 10, led by James Silas. No famous person’s birth in Richmond is on record yet.
Born nearby
19
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Madam C. J. Walker
Best known
Madam C. J. Walker
in 47 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Richmond’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Richmond
Nobody born in Richmond is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Hank Jones
1918–2010American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer
Freddie Spruell
1893–1956American Delta blues guitarist and singer
J.D. Short
1902–1962American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist
Johnny Fuller
1929–1985American electric blues and West Coast blues musician
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, Tallulah lists the most people: 10.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Richmond 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 (7)
- Madam C. J. Walker: Addison N. Scurlock / Adam Cuerden, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tim McGraw: Steve Kwak, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Willie Dixon: Brianmcmillen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charley Patton: Photo published by Paramount Records and the F. W. Boerner Company. Photographer uncredited and unknown., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Earl Holliman: Studio Publicity, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hank Jones: Ed Newman, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elvin Hayes: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons