Famous people · Glide
Born near Glide: 16 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Tammy Smith, was born in Oakland, 14 mi away. Jeff Merkley is the most widely known, written about in 31 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Glide. The longest list in Oregon is Salem’s, with 43 names.
Born nearby
16
within 35 miles
Closest
21 mi
Jeff Merkley
Best known
Jeff Merkley
in 31 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Glide’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Glide
Nobody born in Glide is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
TJ Klune
born 1982American writer of queer romantic fiction and fantasy
Ben Simons
born 2000American politician; mayor of Yoncalla, Oregon
Steve M. Thompson
born 1944American politician in Alaska
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Glide 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 (7)
- Jeff Merkley: United States Senate, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jean Saubert: UPI, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dennis Dunaway: Hunter-Desportes, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- TJ Klune: Library of Congress Life, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Josh Bidwell: Oregon National Guard, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve M. Thompson: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tammy Smith: William Pratt, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons