Devon
Devon ranks 2,588th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Nashua, New Hampshire, Toyota, Aichi, and Saumur. The most famous people from Devon are Ælfthryth, wife of Edgar, Henry de Bracton, and John Ford. The most famous people who died in Devon are Ubba, Henry Every, and Roger Norrington. Devon has been the birth place of many companions, and lawyers and the death place of many military personnels, and pirates. Devon is located in United Kingdom.
People
Between 940 and 1870, Devon was the birth place of 6 globally memorable people, including Ælfthryth, wife of Edgar, Henry de Bracton, and John Ford. Additionaly, 4 globally memorable people have passed away in Devon including Ubba, Henry Every, and Roger Norrington.
People Born in Devon
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Ælfthryth, wife of Edgar
COMPANION
940 - 1000
HPI: 65.21
Rank: 1
Henry de Bracton
LAWYER
1210 - 1268
HPI: 59.38
Rank: 2
John Ford
WRITER
1586 - 1639
HPI: 58.58
Rank: 3
William Froude
ENGINEER
1810 - 1879
HPI: 55.78
Rank: 4
Thomas Hudson
PAINTER
1701 - 1779
HPI: 54.21
Rank: 5
Walter Chaffe
ATHLETE
1870 - 1918
HPI: 50.49
Rank: 6
People Deceased in Devon
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Ubba
MILITARY PERSONNEL
1000 - 878
HPI: 77.10
Rank: 1
Henry Every
PIRATE
1659 - 1699
HPI: 69.25
Rank: 2
Roger Norrington
MUSICIAN
1934 - 2025
HPI: 58.04
Rank: 3
Edward John Eyre
EXPLORER
1815 - 1901
HPI: 55.49
Rank: 4
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Devon were companions (1), lawyers (1), writers (1), engineers (1), and painters (1), while most who died were military personnels (1), pirates (1), musicians (1), and explorers (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history companions have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Devon, including Ælfthryth, wife of Edgar.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 3 globally memorable people born in Devon since 1700.
