#1Famous people · Edgeworth
2 famous people call Edgeworth their birthplace
J. Twing Brooks, the American politician, is the most widely known, written about in 5 languages. The list has one more: the united States Navy admiral Charles B. McVay, Jr.. Over the border in Moon Township, 3 names are on record, led by Cameron Johnson. From Charles B. McVay, Jr. to J. Twing Brooks, the births on the list run from 1868 to 1884.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
J. Twing Brooks
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1868
Charles B. McVay, Jr.
Youngest
1884
J. Twing Brooks
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in Edgeworth
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What Edgeworth is known for
The largest field is Politics & Law, with 1 people.
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A chosen home
Also called Edgeworth home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Edgeworth, though born elsewhere.
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The neighbour with the most names is Moon Township, at 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Edgeworth 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)
- J. Twing Brooks: Social Security Online, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles B. McVay, Jr.: U.S. Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cameron Johnson: YES Network, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons