#1New Haven is the birthplace of 2 famous people
The best known is the American politician John F. Kinney, with articles in 5 languages. The other is Gertrude Bartlett, the Canadian poet. Mexico, which borders it, has 3 on its list, the best known Gertrude Simmons Burlingham. Over 60 years of births, the list goes from John F. Kinney (1816) to Gertrude Bartlett (1876).


Born in New Haven
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#2What New Haven is known for
The field with the most names is Politics & Law: 1.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Who’s the most famous person from New Haven?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is Mexico, at 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New Haven 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)
- John F. Kinney: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gertrude Bartlett: Photographer not named., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons