#1Famous people · Chestertown
Leaders stand out among the 14 famous people born in Chestertown
Most widely known is James Peale, the painter from the United states, with articles in 15 languages. The American politician George Vickers ranks second, ahead of Philip Reed. As early as 1737, James Nicholson was born here, one of 7 born before independence. 7 of them were born before independence, more than in any other period.
Born here
14
notable people
Best known
James Peale
in 15 Wikipedia languages
First
1737
James Nicholson
Youngest
1966
Kennard Winchester
Most common field
Politics & Law
8 people
What stands out about Chestertown’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Chestertown is known for
Compared with the usual town, leaders are the most over-represented field, at 2.7 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Through the years
When Chestertown’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1760s, with 2 births.
Politics & LawScience & MedicineSportsWriting & ArtsMilitary
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Chestertown
Two of the three are leaders.
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11 more, best known first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Chestertown 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 (7)
- James Peale: Charles Willson Peale, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Vickers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Philip Reed: The original uploader was Tom at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William O. Baker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ezekiel F. Chambers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph Hopper Nicholson: Saint-Mémin, Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de, 1770-1852, artist, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Nicholson: Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons