#1Famous people · Philadelphia
B. N. Wilson is the only name on the Philadelphia list
In 1874, the American football coach B. N. Wilson was born. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. Their story is told in 3 languages. Over the border in Theresa, 7 names are on record, led by Roswell Pettibone Flower.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
B. N. Wilson
in 3 Wikipedia languages
First
1874
B. N. Wilson
Most common field
Sports
1 people
The best known
Born in Philadelphia
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Philadelphia 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)
- B. N. Wilson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Roswell Pettibone Flower: The original uploader was The Mystery Man at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cassius Marcellus Coolidge: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Zeboim Cartter Patten: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons