Famous people · Exeter
Born near Exeter: 26 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Herbert Kubly, was born in New Glarus, 4 mi away. The best known of them is Robert M. La Follette, with articles in 32 languages. Herbert Kubly leads the 4 names listed next door in New Glarus. The list for Exeter is empty for now.
Born nearby
26
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Robert M. La Follette
Best known
Robert M. La Follette
in 32 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Exeter’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Exeter
The 26 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Walter Schindler
1897–1991Highly-decorated career officer in the United States Navy, who ultimately achieved the rank of Vice Admiral.
Theodore G. Streissguth
1855–1915American politician – Minnesota -- "T." Senate 1891-94 (District 18)
Robert M. La Follette
1855–1925American progressive politician from Wisconsin
John Litel
1892–19721892–1972; American film and television actor
Lyman F. Anderson
1926–2005Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Neil Walker
born 1976American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder
Jamie King
born 1972American director, choreographer, writer
John Donald
1869–1934Politician; Secretary of State of Wisconsin
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The longest list nearby is New Glarus’, with 4.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Exeter 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 (11)
- Robert M. La Follette: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Litel: Trailer screenshot Licencing information :https://web.archive.org/web/20080321033709/http://www.sabucat.com/?pg=copyright and http://www.creativeclearance.com/guidelines.html#D2, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathan Farragut Twining: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin Bingham Copeland: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clint Jones: Alexander Nilssen from Tromsø, Norway, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- M. Stanley Livingston: Archive creator: Department of Energy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Herman Dahle: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cal Broughton: Old Judge, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Derek Stanley: BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Donald: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas A. Stewart: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons