Famous people · Gardnertown
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Gardnertown
The nearest, James Patterson, was born in Newburgh, 1 mi away. The best known of them is David Petraeus, with articles in 52 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Gardnertown yet. Of the bordering towns, Newburgh has the longest list: 37, with James Patterson at the top.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
David Petraeus
Best known
David Petraeus
in 52 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Gardnertown’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Gardnertown
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Saul Williams
born 1972American singer, musician, poet, writer, and actor
James Forrestal
1892–1949United States Navy officer and civil servant, Undersecretary of the Navy
David Petraeus
born 1952U.S. Army general and public official
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Newburgh counts 37 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Gardnertown 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 (7)
- David Petraeus: Darren Livingston, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Patterson: Library of Congress Life, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Geraldine Ferraro: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bonnie Blair: http://www.VancityAllie.com, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Montgomery: NBC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Forrestal: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rob Cohen: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler J. Clements, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons