#1Famous people · Savoy
3 famous people were born in Savoy
Articles in 5 languages make the American politician Ransom W. Dunham the best known. Behind the leader come Philo Carpenter and Duane Leroy Bliss. Across the town line, Cheshire lists 3, Horace Smith first. Births span 1805 to 1838, from Philo Carpenter to Ransom W. Dunham.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Ransom W. Dunham
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1805
Philo Carpenter
Youngest
1838
Ransom W. Dunham
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Savoy
Languages with an article: 5 for Ransom W. Dunham, 3 for Philo Carpenter, 2 for Duane Leroy Bliss.
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The neighbour with the most names is Cheshire, at 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Savoy 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 (5)
- Ransom W. Dunham: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Philo Carpenter: Engraved by HD Hull & Sons, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Duane Leroy Bliss: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Horace Smith: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Homer Franklin Bassett: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons