#1Famous people · Parma
2 famous people were born in Parma
Most widely known is John Harris Baker, the united States federal judge, with articles in 6 languages. One more name completes the list: George Baldwin Smith. Greece, which borders it, has 3 on its list, the best known Jennifer Cody. Over 9 years of births, the list goes from George Baldwin Smith (1823) to John Harris Baker (1832).
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
John Harris Baker
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1823
George Baldwin Smith
Youngest
1832
John Harris Baker
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Parma
#1#2Politics & Law
George Baldwin Smith
1823–1879American politician, Wisconsin
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Parma 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)
- John Harris Baker: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Baldwin Smith: Wisconsin Bar Association, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jennifer Cody: MandiRodriguez7, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Townsend Trowbridge: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lewis A. Swift: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons