Famous people · Stockport
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Stockport
Closest of all is William B. Crew, from Chesterhill, 5 mi away. No famous person on record lists Stockport as their birthplace yet. The best known of them is James J. Gibson, with articles in 23 languages. The longest list in Ohio is Warren’s, with 54 names.
Born nearby
7
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
James J. Gibson
Best known
James J. Gibson
in 23 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Stockport’s famous people
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Famous people born near Stockport
Nobody born in Stockport is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh
1853–1935American explorer and artist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Stockport 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 (5)
- James W. Dawes: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clyde Fillmore: Universal Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Emmett Tompkins: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William B. Crew: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons