#1Famous people · Embden
Embden has one famous person on record
In 1844, the American businessman John B. Pierce was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in one language. Solon’s list, next door, has 2 names, George Washburn first among them.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
John B. Pierce
in 1 Wikipedia languages
First
1844
John B. Pierce
Most common field
Business
1 people
The best known
Born in Embden
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Embden 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 (2)
- John B. Pierce: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Abram Williams: Wellington Wolfe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons