Alexander Wetmore
1886–1978American ornithologist and avian paleontologist
Famous people · Freedom
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Freedom
The best known of them is August Derleth, with articles in 28 languages. Over the border in Baraboo, 22 names are on record, led by Daryl Morey. Closest of all is Alexander Wetmore, from North Freedom, 4 mi away. The list for Freedom is empty for now.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
August Derleth
Best known
August Derleth
in 28 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Freedom’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Freedom
Nobody born in Freedom is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
August Derleth
1909–1971American novelist, short story writer, poet, editor, and anthologist
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The best known from each town bordering Freedom.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Freedom 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 (4)
- August Derleth: Ephraim Burt Trimpey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Warren Weaver: Donald Cooksey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Daryl Morey: Morbidthoughts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert G. Siebecker: Hunter, Paul F., Editor, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons