#1Famous people · Huntsville
Huntsville is the birthplace of 2 famous people
George Russell Davis, the American judge, is the most widely known, written about in 3 languages. The list has one more: the American businessman and philanthropist Robert Ingersoll Ingalls Sr.. Births span 1861 to 1882, from George Russell Davis to Robert Ingersoll Ingalls Sr.. The longest list in Ohio is Warren’s, with 54 names.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
George Russell Davis
in 3 Wikipedia languages
First
1861
George Russell Davis
Youngest
1882
Robert Ingersoll Ingalls Sr.
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Huntsville
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Business
Robert Ingersoll Ingalls Sr.
1882–1951American businessman and philanthropist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Huntsville 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 (1)
- George Russell Davis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons