#1The 3 famous people born in Palermo, led by Daniel D. Pratt
Articles in 10 languages make the American politician Daniel D. Pratt the best known. Close behind are Frank P. Bennett, Jr. and Martin Greeley. Next door, Windsor lists 2, led by Simon J. Murphy Sr.. Daniel D. Pratt, born in 1813, is the earliest name and Frank P. Bennett, Jr., born in 1878, the latest.
Born in Palermo
All three are leaders.
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#2Frank P. Bennett, Jr.
1878–1965American politician, Massachusetts
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Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Windsor has the most on record, with 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Palermo 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)
- Daniel D. Pratt: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank P. Bennett, Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Simon J. Murphy Sr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John E. Nelson: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

