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Twentieth Century Steam Riding Gallery No. 409 · Photo: Richard Whitby · CC BY 2.0Famous people · Maryland
George W. Chase is the only name on the Maryland list
George W. Chase came into the world in 1802. That places their birth in the early republic. Their story is told in 4 languages. Of the bordering towns, Milford has the longest list: 4, with John Hyde Sweet at the top.
Born here
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notable people
Best known
George W. Chase
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1802
George W. Chase
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Maryland
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Nearby, Milford has the most on record, with 4.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Maryland 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)
- John Hyde Sweet: "Lincoln Evening Journal" (Lincoln, NE)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lionel Allen Sheldon: H.B. Hall & Sons, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clark W. Bryan: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur G. Crane: Casper Star-Tribune, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons