Famous people · Rothsay
3 famous people were born within 35 miles of Rothsay
Closest of all is Dave Goltz, from Pelican Rapids, 12 mi away. Not one famous person on record comes from Rothsay yet. Duluth has the most of any town in Minnesota: 50. After Duluth, the next longest list in Minnesota is St. Cloud’s, with 48.
Born nearby
3
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Dave Goltz
Best known
Dave Goltz
in 4 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Rothsay’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Rothsay
The 3 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Alta Lillian King
1899–1981(1899-1981) American dancer, singer, and Ziegfeld girl in musical theatre
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rothsay 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 (2)
- Dave Goltz: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alta Lillian King: Edward Thayer Monroe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons