Famous people · Moscow
19 famous people were born within 35 miles of Moscow
The best known of them is Robert M. La Follette, with articles in 32 languages. Herman Dahle, born in Perry, 7 mi away, is the closest. Of the bordering towns, Blanchardville has a list, with M. J. Cleary. In Wisconsin, 653 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
19
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Robert M. La Follette
Best known
Robert M. La Follette
in 32 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Moscow’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Moscow
Nobody born in Moscow is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Allen Ludden
1917–1981American television personality, actor, emcee and game show host
Robert M. La Follette
1855–1925American progressive politician from Wisconsin
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)
Forrest Perkins
1920–2014American football and baseball player, coach, and college athletics administrator
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Moscow 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)
- Robert M. La Follette: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Archie Hahn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Wilkinson: This photo is a work by Artem Korzhimanov. You can find more of my works in my gallery and in the category Photos by User:Artem Korzhimanov. Even more of my works can be found in my galleries at Picasa and Panoramio., CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Allen Ludden: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ethel Wright: Mayflower Photoplay Company / Select Pictures Corporation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Herman Dahle: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Billy Adams: First published in Pictorial Roster Twentieth General Assembly, 1915, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Whitford Bashford: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- M. J. Cleary: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons