#1Famous people · Jordan
2 famous people were born in Jordan
The best known is the American politician William J. Coombs, with articles in 6 languages. The only other name is the American politician Theodore L. Poole. The first birth on record is William J. Coombs’, in 1832, and the last Theodore L. Poole’s, in 1840. New York City’s 99 names make the longest list in New York.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
William J. Coombs
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1832
William J. Coombs
Youngest
1840
Theodore L. Poole
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Jordan
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jordan 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 (2)
- William J. Coombs: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodore L. Poole: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons