Famous people · Holland
20 famous people were born within 35 miles of Holland
The nearest, Eda Nemoede Casterton, was born in Brillion, 5 mi away. Bunny Berigan is the most widely known, written about in 11 languages. Next door, Brillion lists one, Eda Nemoede Casterton. No entry yet names Holland as a birthplace.
Born nearby
20
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Bunny Berigan
Best known
Bunny Berigan
in 11 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Holland’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Holland
The 20 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Robert J. Havighurst
1900–1991American chemist, physicist, and expert on human development and aging
Terry Meeuwsen
born 1949American television personality, author, and singer
Arthur J. Altmeyer
1891–1972United States Chairman of the Social Security Board 1937-1946 and Commissioner for Social Security 1946-1953
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Around it, only Brillion has someone listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Holland 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)
- Bunny Berigan: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wilson Charles: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur J. Altmeyer: Harris & Ewing Photographs, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Timothy Burke: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Arnold C. Otto: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George H. Garrey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Otto Lerche: State of Wisconsin, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons