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Famous people · Waterville
2 famous people were born in Waterville
Most widely known is Arthur J. Burks, the American writer, with articles in 6 languages. Jack Friel is the only other name on the list. The list’s best known name, Arthur J. Burks, dates from 1898. No town in Washington lists more than Yakima, with 65.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Arthur J. Burks
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1898
Arthur J. Burks
Youngest
1898
Jack Friel
Most common field
Writing & Arts
1 people
The best known
Born in Waterville
#2Sports
Jack Friel
1898–1995American basketball and baseball player and coach
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Waterville 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 (1)
- Jack Friel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons