Famous people · Erin
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Erin
Quinn Meinerz, born in Hartford, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is David Koepp, with articles in 37 languages. Next door, Hartford lists 11, led by Quinn Meinerz. The list for Erin is empty for now.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
David Koepp
Best known
David Koepp
in 37 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Erin’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Erin
The 14 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Ward Christensen
1945–2024Computer pioneer, invented Xmodem and co-invented BBS
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Erin 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 (7)
- David Koepp: Claudette Barius, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- T. J. Watt: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane Wiedlin: Annette Wamser from Elk Grove, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alex Rigsby: BDZ Sports, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lynn Roethke: Todd Duncan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dave Steckel: TheAHL, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodora W. Youmans: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons