Famous people · Belvidere
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Belvidere
Edwin F. Ganz, born in Waumandee, 5 mi away, is the closest. Next door, the list for Waumandee holds 2, Edwin F. Ganz first. The best known of them is Larry Brandenburg, with articles in 9 languages. 666 towns across Wisconsin can name a famous person born there.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Larry Brandenburg
Best known
Larry Brandenburg
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Belvidere’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Belvidere
Nobody born in Belvidere is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Al R. Lejk
1911–1995American politician – Minnesota -House 1949-52 (District 2)
Eugene P. Foley
1928–2015Fay George Child
1908–1965American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1951-62 (District 24); Senate 1963-65 (District 22)
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The best known from each town bordering Belvidere.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Belvidere 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 (3)
- John R. Foley: US Government printing Office (Washington, DC), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred Carisch: Chicago Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin F. Ganz: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons