#12 famous people were born in Cairo
At the top of the list is the American politician Robert Franklin Jones, covered in 5 languages. Belle Harpster Hartness is the only other name on the list. From Belle Harpster Hartness to Robert Franklin Jones, the births on the list run from 1867 to 1907. The longest list in Ohio is Warren’s, with 54 names.


Born in Cairo
#1
#2Belle Harpster Hartness
1867–1957American stenographer, writer, lecturer, lady of letters
What Cairo is known for
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cairo 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)
- Robert Franklin Jones: Collection of the U.S. House of Representative, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Belle Harpster Hartness: Photographer not credited., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons