Famous people · Hamburg
Born near Hamburg: 10 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is John Sherman, with articles in 33 languages. Closest of all is Thomas Sterling, from Amanda, 4 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Hamburg. The longest list of any town in Ohio belongs to Warren, with 54.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
John Sherman
Best known
John Sherman
in 33 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Hamburg’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Hamburg
Nobody born in Hamburg is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
John Sherman
1823–1900American cabinet secretary and senator
John Martin Vorys
1896–1968United States Representative from Ohio's 12th District from 1939 to 1959
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hamburg and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (6)
- John Sherman: Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard F. Outcault: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James J. Jeffries: Not listed, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Sterling: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Ewing Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Martin Vorys: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons