#1Famous people · Superior
45 famous people were born in Superior, more of them scientists and doctors than in most towns
Most widely known is Oliver E. Williamson, the American economist, with articles in 59 languages. The next two names are Jeffrey Williams and Richard Bong. From Irvine Lenroot to Jessica Lindstrom, the births on the list run from 1869 to 1996. The largest group, 25, was born between 1920 and 1969.
Born here
45
notable people
Best known
Oliver E. Williamson
in 59 Wikipedia languages
First
1869
Irvine Lenroot
Youngest
1996
Jessica Lindstrom
Most common field
Politics & Law
17 people
What stands out about Superior’s famous people
★ What stands out · The best known
Born in Superior
Three names lead: Oliver E. Williamson (59 languages), Jeffrey Williams (31) and Richard Bong (22).
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Richard Bong
1920–1945United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipient
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Known for
What Superior is known for
Scientists and doctors stand out most, at 1.9 times the usual share.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Through the years
When Superior’s famous people were born
More were born in the 1920s than in any other decade: 7.
Politics & LawSportsScience & MedicineNotableWriting & ArtsFilm, TV & StageMilitaryFaith
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Superior 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 (15)
- Oliver E. Williamson: Prolineserver, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeffrey Williams: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard Bong: USAAF official photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marian Nixon: Photoplay magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lewis B. Schwellenbach: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bud Grant: The Gazette Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Irvine Lenroot: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kris Benson: Keith Allison on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tuffy Leemans: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- C. A. Bottolfsen: Wayne Clark Jr., editor in chief. Boise Junior College (Boise, ID), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Daniel R. Fitzpatrick: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David L. Bazelon: Bazelon.org, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick L. Van Sickle: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Morrie Arnovich: Cincinnati Reds - 1940 Team Issue, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Scott O'Brien: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pyoung K. Yi/Released, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons