Independence, Missouri
Independence, Missouri ranks #2735 by number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Sisak, and Wolfsburg. The most famous people from Independence, Missouri are Ginger Rogers, Bess Truman, and Margaret Weis. The most famous people who died in Independence, Missouri are Bess Truman. Independence, Missouri has been the birthplace of many actors, and politicians and the death place of many politicians. Independence, Missouri is located in United States.
People
Between 1885 and 1971, present-day Independence, Missouri was the birthplace of 7 globally memorable people, including Ginger Rogers, Bess Truman, and Margaret Weis. Additionally, 1 globally memorable people died in present-day Independence, Missouri, including Bess Truman.
People Born in Present-Day Independence, Missouri
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Ginger Rogers
Actor
1911 - 1995
HPI: 69.23
Rank: 1
Bess Truman
Politician
1885 - 1982
HPI: 65.77
Rank: 2
Margaret Weis
Writer
1948 - Present
HPI: 57.31
Rank: 3
Arliss Howard
Actor
1954 - Present
HPI: 54.49
Rank: 4
Margaret Truman
Actor
1924 - 2008
HPI: 53.59
Rank: 5
Jim Butcher
Writer
1971 - Present
HPI: 45.68
Rank: 6
Jared Huffman
Politician
1964 - Present
HPI: 33.92
Rank: 7
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Most people born in present-day Independence, Missouri were actors (3), politicians (2), and writers (2), while most who died were politicians (1).
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visualization of the lifespans of the top 3 globally memorable people born in present-day Independence, Missouri since 1700.
