Famous people · Winn
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Winn
Kathy Irene Javner, born in Chester, 9 mi away, is the closest. No famous person on record lists Winn as their birthplace yet. The best known of them is Percy Spencer, with articles in 31 languages. Of the towns next door, Lincoln lists the most: 5, with Elenore Abbott first.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
23 mi
Percy Spencer
Best known
Percy Spencer
in 31 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Winn’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Winn
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Elenore Abbott
1875–1935American Art Nouveau book illustrator, scenic designer, and painter
Mike Michaud
born 1955U.S. representative for Maine's 2nd district, and 2014 gubernatorial candidate
George F. Carrier
1918–2002Mathematician and Professor of Applied Mathematics Emeritus of Harvard University
Asbury F. Haynes
1842–1931The town’s pick
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Lincoln counts 5 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Winn 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 (3)
- Gary Gordon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Michaud: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph John Gerry: Ryanj.mccarty, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons