#1Famous people · Dayton
2 famous people were born in Dayton
From 1843 to 1877. The best known: Richard Henry Clarke and Sarah B. Askew.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Richard Henry Clarke
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1843
Richard Henry Clarke
Youngest
1877
Sarah B. Askew
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Dayton
Ranked by how many Wikipedia languages have an article about them.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Dayton, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- Richard Henry Clarke: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sarah B. Askew: Frederick Winthrop Faxon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons