#1Famous people · Livonia
Of the 9 famous people born in Livonia, an unusual share are leaders
Most widely known is Elmer Fowler Stone, the united States naval aviator, with articles in 4 languages. Henry Snapp is second and John Loomis Chamberlain third. More than half were born in the early republic, 6 in all. The first birth on record is Charles N. Beecher’s, in 1806, and the last Elmer Fowler Stone’s, in 1887.
Born here
9
notable people
Best known
Elmer Fowler Stone
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1806
Charles N. Beecher
Youngest
1887
Elmer Fowler Stone
Most common field
Politics & Law
4 people
What stands out about Livonia’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Livonia is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is leaders, at 2.1 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Through the years
When Livonia’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1850s, with 2 births.
Politics & LawMilitaryWriting & ArtsNotable
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Livonia
First, Elmer Fowler Stone (4 languages), then Henry Snapp (4) and John Loomis Chamberlain (4).
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Everyone else born in Livonia
Of the other 6, 3 are leaders.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Livonia 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 (4)
- Elmer Fowler Stone: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Loomis Chamberlain: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James H. Van Sickle: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rudy Fugle: Virginia Office of the Governor, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons