Famous people · Kingstown
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Kingstown
The nearest, James Peale, was born in Chestertown, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Kingstown. 192 towns in Maryland have at least one famous person on record. The longest list of any town in Maryland belongs to Frederick, with 55.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
2 mi
James Peale
Best known
James Peale
in 15 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Kingstown’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Kingstown
The 11 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
William O. Baker
1915–2005(1915-2005) American chemist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Kingstown 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 (5)
- James Peale: Charles Willson Peale, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jimmie Foxx: Harris & Ewing, 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