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Famous people · New Carlisle
New Carlisle counts 9 famous people, first among them Roy J. Plunkett
Most widely known is Roy J. Plunkett, the American chemist, with articles in 31 languages. 3 of them were born in the early republic, more than in any other period. From Elihu S. Williams in 1835 to Nevaeh in 1986, the births cover 151 years. Athletes make up the largest group, 3 of them.
Born here
9
notable people
Best known
Roy J. Plunkett
in 31 Wikipedia languages
First
1835
Elihu S. Williams
Youngest
1986
Nevaeh
Most common field
Sports
3 people
The best known
Born in New Carlisle
Roy J. Plunkett leads with articles in 31 languages, ahead of Frederick Funston (7) and John E. Reyburn (6).
#2Military
Frederick Funston
1865–1917United States Army general, Medal of Honor recipient and botanist
7 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
#3Through the years
When New Carlisle’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1830s, with 2 births.
SportsMilitaryPolitics & LawScience & MedicineFilm, TV & Stage
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
Known for
What New Carlisle is known for
3 of them work in Sports, the biggest field.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Everyone
Everyone else born in New Carlisle
6 more names, born between 1835 and 1986.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New Carlisle 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 (6)
- Frederick Funston: photographer not credited., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John E. Reyburn: An Illustrated Congressional Manual. The United States Red Book, 1896, (detail), Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nevaeh: Tabercil, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elihu S. Williams: Brady & Handy Photo Wash D.C., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward H. Funston: Charles S. Gleed, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bertha Lamme: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons