Famous people · Franklin
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Franklin
Closest of all is Luke Goedeke, from Whitelaw, 4 mi away. The best known of them is Thorstein Veblen, with articles in 60 languages. Of the towns next door, Kellnersville lists Lawrence W. Ledvina. The longest list in Wisconsin is Racine’s, with 85 names.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
5 mi
Thorstein Veblen
Best known
Thorstein Veblen
in 60 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Franklin’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Franklin
They were born in 8 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Charles Francis Laseron
1887–1959Australian malacologist, stamp dealer and philatelist of American origin
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The neighbour with a name on record is Kellnersville.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Franklin 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 (9)
- Thorstein Veblen: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Merta Sterling: Albert Witzel, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Francis Laseron: Frank Hurley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Guila Bustabo: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Julie Wojta: Estevoaei, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Edgar A. Jonas: US Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Karl L. Rankin: Government of the Republic of China, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Luke Goedeke: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lawrence W. Ledvina: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons