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Famous people · Devon
The 2 famous people born in Devon, led by Staci Keanan
The best known is the American actress Staci Keanan, with articles in 14 languages. The other is George Howard Earle III, the American diplomat. Of the bordering towns, Tredyffrin Township has the longest list: 4, with Samuel Kosciuszko Zook at the top. Staci Keanan, born in 1975, is the youngest, and George Howard Earle III, born in 1890, the first on record.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Staci Keanan
in 14 Wikipedia languages
First
1890
George Howard Earle III
Youngest
1975
Staci Keanan
Most common field
Film, TV & Stage
1 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in Devon
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What Devon is known for
Share of Devon’s famous people in each field.
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Also called Devon home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Devon, though born elsewhere.
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Of the towns around it, Tredyffrin Township has the most on record: 4.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Devon 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 (3)
- George Howard Earle III: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chrissy Houlahan: Franmarie Metzler, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel Kosciuszko Zook: Brady National Photographic Art Gallery (Washington, D.C.), photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons