#1Famous people · Colchester
2 famous people were born in Colchester
The best known is the American politician James H. Davidson, with articles in 5 languages. The other is Charles Knapp, the American politician. Charles Knapp, born in 1797, is the earliest name and James H. Davidson, born in 1858, the latest. Of the towns next door, Hancock lists the most: 6, with Eddie Murphy first.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
James H. Davidson
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1797
Charles Knapp
Youngest
1858
James H. Davidson
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Colchester
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Colchester 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 (6)
- James H. Davidson: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Knapp: William H. Barnes, author. H. B. Hall & Co. (New York), engraver., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eddie Murphy: Underwood & Underwood, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joel T. Headley: Rev. J. T. Headley., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Fahl: Bob Larson Photography - permission given to Mary Fahl, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John L. Leal: Drinkingwaterdoc, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons