Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Famous people · Courtenay
2 famous people were born within 35 miles of Courtenay
The list for Courtenay is empty for now. The nearest, Lonnie Laffen, was born in Wimbledon, 6 mi away. In North Dakota, 130 towns have someone on the list. Fargo’s 91 names make the longest list in North Dakota.
Born nearby
2
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Lonnie Laffen
Best known
Lonnie Laffen
in 2 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Courtenay’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Courtenay
Nobody born in Courtenay is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Stanley N. Thorup
1929–1997American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1971-72 (District 57); Senate 1973-74 (District 47)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Courtenay 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.