#1Writing & Arts
August Derleth
1909–1971American novelist, short story writer, poet, editor, and anthologist
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Famous people · Sauk City
Sauk City counts 3 famous people, first among them August Derleth
August Derleth is the best known, with articles in 28 languages. Close behind are Alfred C. Clas and Mark Schorer. The oldest name on the list belongs to Alfred C. Clas, born in 1859, the newest to August Derleth, born in 1909. Of the bordering towns, Mazomanie has the longest list: 3, with Skylar Grey at the top.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
August Derleth
in 28 Wikipedia languages
First
1859
Alfred C. Clas
Youngest
1909
August Derleth
Most common field
Writing & Arts
3 people
The best known
Born in Sauk City
The three are covered in 28, 3 and 3 languages: August Derleth, Alfred C. Clas and Mark Schorer.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sauk City and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- August Derleth: Ephraim Burt Trimpey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Skylar Grey: Justin Higuchi, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons