Famous people · Seward
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Seward
The nearest, William H. Sylvis, was born in Armagh, 3 mi away. Carroll Baker is the most widely known, written about in 55 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Seward. The longest list of any town in Pennsylvania belongs to Bethlehem, with 78.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Carroll Baker
Best known
Carroll Baker
in 55 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Seward
Nobody born in Seward is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Michael Novak
1933–2017American theologian, philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Seward 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)
- Carroll Baker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve Ditko: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alex Azar: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Michael Novak: State Dept. Photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William H. Sylvis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons