Famous people · Schleswig
22 famous people were born within 35 miles of Schleswig
The nearest, Karl A. Schleunes, was born in Kiel, 3 mi away. Of the towns next door, New Holstein lists the most: 4, with Alfred A. Laun, Jr. first. Thorstein Veblen is the most widely known, written about in 60 languages. The list for Schleswig is empty for now.
Born nearby
22
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Thorstein Veblen
Best known
Thorstein Veblen
in 60 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Schleswig’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Schleswig
Nobody born in Schleswig is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Richard J. Greuel
1928–2013American broadcaster, politician and real estate businessman
Amy Binsfeld
born 1976Republican member of Wisconsin State Assembly
Thorstein Veblen
1857–1929American economist and sociologist
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in New Holstein: 4.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Schleswig 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)
- Thorstein Veblen: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tony Evers: Tony Evers, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis E. McGovern: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas P. M. Barnett: PHC(AW) Jon Hockersmith, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ben Paulsen: David on Flickr (Original version) UCinternational (Crop), CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- William Van Pelt: US Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Laura Schwartz: Oomwa at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons