GB#1
Science & Medicine
Gertrude Simmons Burlingham
1872–1952American mycologist and entomologist
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Famous people · Mexico
The 3 famous people born in Mexico, led by Gertrude Simmons Burlingham
The best known is the American mycologist and entomologist Gertrude Simmons Burlingham, with articles in 10 languages. Close behind are George L. Cobb and George Chandler Holt. Of the towns next door, New Haven lists the most: 2, with John F. Kinney first. The first birth on record is George Chandler Holt’s, in 1843, and the last George L. Cobb’s, in 1886.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Gertrude Simmons Burlingham
in 10 Wikipedia languages
First
1843
George Chandler Holt
Youngest
1886
George L. Cobb
Most common field
Science & Medicine
1 people
The best known
Born in Mexico
Three names lead: Gertrude Simmons Burlingham (10 languages), George L. Cobb (8) and George Chandler Holt (4).
#2
#3Politics & Law
George Chandler Holt
1843–1931United States federal judge
4 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
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What Mexico is known for
1 of them work in Science & Medicine, the biggest field.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is New Haven’s, at 2 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mexico 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 (5)
- George L. Cobb: George L. Cobb, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- George Chandler Holt: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John F. Kinney: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Albert Benjamin Prescott: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nancy H. Adsit: various, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons