#1Famous people · Bridport
2 famous people were born in Bridport
Best known of all is Charles A. Eldredge, written about in 7 languages. Rollin M. Strong is the only other name on the list. Next door, Cornwall lists 13, led by Eugene Cook Bingham. Born in 1820, Charles A. Eldredge is the first name on record, and Rollin M. Strong, born in 1830, the most recent.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Charles A. Eldredge
in 7 Wikipedia languages
First
1820
Charles A. Eldredge
Youngest
1830
Rollin M. Strong
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Bridport
#1RS#2
Politics & Law
Rollin M. Strong
1830–189719th century American politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Bridport 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 (4)
- Charles A. Eldredge: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Levi P. Morton: Adam Cuerden, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Hammond: Louis N. Boudrye, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin James: Unidentified painter, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons