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Famous people · Calais
Calais is the birthplace of 3 famous people
Most widely known is George H. Guernsey, the American architect, with articles in 5 languages. Behind the leader come Calvin C. Bliss and J. Ward Carver. The first birth on record is Calvin C. Bliss’, in 1823, and the last J. Ward Carver’s, in 1881. East Montpelier, which borders it, has 2 on its list, the best known Carroll L. Coburn.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
George H. Guernsey
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1823
Calvin C. Bliss
Youngest
1881
J. Ward Carver
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Calais
First, George H. Guernsey (5 languages), then Calvin C. Bliss (3) and J. Ward Carver (3).
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#3Known for
What Calais is known for
Leaders are the most numerous, 2 of them.
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The best known from each town bordering Calais.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Calais 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)
- J. Ward Carver: Associated Press photo. "The Barre Daily Times" (Barre, Vermont)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lindon Bates: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons