Famous people · Trenton
22 famous people were born within 35 miles of Trenton
The best known of them is Amadeus William Grabau, with articles in 11 languages. Lynn Roethke, born in West Bend, 5 mi away, is the closest. Across the town line, Jackson lists one, William Froehlich. The list for Trenton is empty for now.
Born nearby
22
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Amadeus William Grabau
Best known
Amadeus William Grabau
in 11 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Trenton’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Trenton
The 22 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Ward Christensen
1945–2024Computer pioneer, invented Xmodem and co-invented BBS
Glenway Wescott
1901–1987American poet, novelist and essayist
Timothy Ramthun
born 195721st century American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly
Alice Clausing
born 1944Former member of the Wisconsin State Senate
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Trenton 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 (6)
- Amadeus William Grabau: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Glenway Wescott: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lynn Roethke: Todd Duncan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dave Steckel: TheAHL, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Josh Thompson: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- William Froehlich: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons