Elenore Abbott
1875–1935American Art Nouveau book illustrator, scenic designer, and painter
Famous people · Burlington
16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Burlington
Closest of all is Elenore Abbott, from Lincoln, 7 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Burlington. The best known of them is Percy Spencer, with articles in 31 languages. Next door, the list for Lincoln holds 5, Elenore Abbott first.
Born nearby
16
within 35 miles
Closest
16 mi
Percy Spencer
Best known
Percy Spencer
in 31 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Burlington’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Burlington
Nobody born in Burlington is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Asbury F. Haynes
1842–1931
William F. Milliken, Jr.
1911–2012Aeronautical and Automotive Engineer
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Famous people from the towns next door
Lincoln has the longest list next door: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Burlington 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)
- Gary Gordon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Doris Twitchell Allen: CISV, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Andrew Sockalexis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry C. Morrison: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane Weinberger: U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons