#1Science & Medicine
Charles Branch Wilson
1861–1941American marine biologist
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2 famous people were born in Exeter
Charles Branch Wilson, the American marine biologist, is the most widely known, written about in 5 languages. The only other name is the American politician Lewis Barker. Next door, the list for Corinna holds 2, Gilbert Patten first. From Lewis Barker to Charles Branch Wilson, the births on the list run from 1818 to 1861.
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Charles Branch Wilson
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First
1818
Lewis Barker
Youngest
1861
Charles Branch Wilson
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Exeter 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 (4)
- Charles Branch Wilson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lewis Barker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur R. Gould: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mark L. Hersey: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons