Famous people · Lee Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Lee Township
The nearest, Thor Carl Tollefson, was born in Perley, 2 mi away. Not one famous person on record comes from Lee Township yet. Clyfford Still is the most widely known, written about in 22 languages. The longest list in Minnesota is Duluth’s, with 50 names.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Clyfford Still
Best known
Clyfford Still
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Lee Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Lee Township
Nobody born in Lee Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Norman J. Larson
1902–1999American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1939-62 (District 64); Senate 1963-66 (District 65); Senate 1967-70 (District 66)
Louis J. Hauge, Jr.
1924–1945United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lee Township 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)
- Thor Carl Tollefson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Louis J. Hauge, Jr.: USMC, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tony Brottem: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons