#1Famous people · Montrose
Leaders stand out among the 6 famous people born in Montrose
The best known is the American politician William Wallace McCredie, with articles in 4 languages. The next two names are Charles Martin Crandall and Franklin D. Fraser. The largest group, 3, was born in the early republic. Births span 1814 to 1930, from Philip Fraser to Jessie Isabelle Price.
Born here
6
notable people
Best known
William Wallace McCredie
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1814
Philip Fraser
Youngest
1930
Jessie Isabelle Price
Most common field
Politics & Law
4 people
What stands out about Montrose’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Montrose is known for
Leaders stand out most, at 3.2 times the usual share.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Through the years
When Montrose’s famous people were born
Births peak in the 1810s, with 2 people born in that decade.
Politics & LawScience & MedicineNotable
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Montrose
Two of the three are leaders.
#1CC#2
Science & Medicine
Charles Martin Crandall
1833–1905American toy designer
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FF#3
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Everyone else born in Montrose
A further 3 follow, born between 1814 and 1930.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Montrose 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 (2)
- William Wallace McCredie: The original uploader was Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jessie Isabelle Price: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons