Famous people · St. John's University
Born near St. John's University: 20 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Alphonsus Augustus Sowada, was born in Avon, 3 mi away. Gig Young is the most widely known, written about in 43 languages. No entry yet names St. John's University as a birthplace. The longest list in Minnesota is Duluth’s, with 50 names.
Born nearby
20
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Gig Young
Best known
Gig Young
in 43 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near St. John's University
Nobody born in St. John's University is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Alvin Ganzer
1911–2009American television director, television producer and screenwriter
Ed Schrom
1911–1980American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1971-72 (District 26); Senate 1973-80 (District 16)
Lyle G. Abeln
born 1945American politician – Minnesota -House 1975-78 (District 38B)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is St. John's University 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 (8)
- Gig Young: Talbot photography, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joel Gretsch: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- June Marlowe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nate Schmidt: Michael Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nate Wolters: Bobik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alphonsus Augustus Sowada: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eric Decker: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- William Lemke: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons