#1Famous people · Lyman
2 famous people call Lyman their birthplace
Most widely known is Amasa Lyman, the American Mormon leader, with articles in 5 languages. The other is Bliss Knapp. From Amasa Lyman in 1813 to Bliss Knapp in 1877, the births cover 64 years. Lisbon, which borders it, has 9 on its list, the best known Solon Irving Bailey.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Amasa Lyman
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1813
Amasa Lyman
Youngest
1877
Bliss Knapp
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Lyman
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Writing & Arts
Bliss Knapp
1877–1958American Christian Science teacher, 1877–1958
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Of the towns nearby, Lisbon lists the most people: 9.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lyman and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. 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)
- Amasa Lyman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Solon Irving Bailey: National Academy of Sciences – Annie J. Cannon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Adeline Morrison Swain: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons