Haskell Paul Rosenthal
1940–2021American lecturer in mathematics
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The nearest, Haskell Paul Rosenthal, was born in Bowman, 8 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Boyesen Township. In all of North Dakota, the famous people on record come from 130 towns. The longest list of any town in North Dakota belongs to Fargo, with 91.

Nobody born in Boyesen Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
American lecturer in mathematics
American medical doctor, physiologist, cardio vascular surgeon, university professor, medical researcher, pioneer of Vascular Ultrasound

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Boyesen 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.