#1Writing & Arts
Edgar Wilson Nye
1850–1896American journalist and humorist
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Famous people · Shirley
2 famous people were born in Shirley
From 1850 to 1852. The best known: Edgar Wilson Nye and Frank Nye.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Edgar Wilson Nye
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1850
Edgar Wilson Nye
Youngest
1852
Frank Nye
Most common field
Writing & Arts
1 people
The best known
Born in Shirley
Ranked by how many Wikipedia languages have an article about them.
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Photo credits (2)
- Edgar Wilson Nye: Who-When-What Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Nye: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons