HW#1
Famous people · Delavan
3 famous people were born in Delavan
The best known is the biochemist Harland Goff Wood, with articles in 5 languages. Behind the leader come Pat Piper and Theodor S. Slen. From Theodor S. Slen in 1885 to Pat Piper in 1934, the births cover 49 years. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Harland Goff Wood
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1885
Theodor S. Slen
Youngest
1934
Pat Piper
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Delavan
Leaders take two of the three places.
PP#2
Politics & Law
Pat Piper
1934–2016Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives
2 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
TS#3
Politics & Law
Theodor S. Slen
1885–1986American politician – Minnesota -- "Theodore" House 1935-40 (District 24)
2 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
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2 of them work in Politics & Law, the biggest field.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Delavan 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.