Famous people · Praesel
Born near Praesel: 21 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Mary Sue Hubbard, was born in Rockdale, 2 mi away. Alvin Ailey is the most widely known, written about in 46 languages. Next door, Rockdale lists 7, led by Mary Sue Hubbard. No entry yet names Praesel as a birthplace.
Born nearby
21
within 35 miles
Closest
24 mi
Alvin Ailey
Best known
Alvin Ailey
in 46 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Praesel’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Praesel
They were born in 12 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Alvin Ailey
1931–1989African-American dancer, choreographer and activist
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The best known from each town bordering Praesel.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Praesel 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 (6)
- Alvin Ailey: Carl Van Vechten, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tex Avery: Jay Emanuel Publications, Inc., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- K. C. Jones: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- LaDainian Tomlinson: original: U.S. Navy MC2 Jesse Monford on behalf of Naval Surface Warriorsderivative: Diddykong1130, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gwendolyn B. Bennett: Gwendolyn Bennett photograph collection at NYPL Digital Archives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruthie Foster: Dxede5x, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons