Famous people · Russell
18 famous people were born within 35 miles of Russell
Frederic Rzewski, born in Westfield, 5 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Dr. Seuss, with articles in 79 languages. Over the border in Westfield, 31 names are on record, led by Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden. 338 towns in Massachusetts have at least one famous person on record.
Born nearby
18
within 35 miles
Closest
16 mi
Dr. Seuss
Best known
Dr. Seuss
in 79 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Russell’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Russell
The 18 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
George Herbert Mead
1863–1931American philosopher, sociologist, and psychologist
Dr. Seuss
1904–1991American children's author and cartoonist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Russell 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 (10)
- Dr. Seuss: Al Ravenna, New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kurt Russell: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Timothy Leary: AP News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard F. Heck: Richard_Fred_Heck_2.jpg: BloodIce derivative work: ukexpat, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- George Herbert Mead: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Bellamy: Philpott, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lydia Davis: kellywritershouse, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Isaac C. Bates: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Louis B. Allyn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons