The names of some famous persons by the name
Washington (or its variants) are:
Washington Irving, born on 3 April, a famous author. Washington Irving's background: An American author of the early 19th century. Best known for his short stories 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle' (both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon), he was also a prolific essayist, biographer and historian.
Washington Allston , born on 5 November, a famous poet. Washington Allston 's background: A U.S. poet and influential painter, born in Waccamaw, South Carolina. Allston pioneered America's Romantic movement of landscape painting. He was well known during his lifetime for his experiments with dramatic subject matter and his bold use of light and atmospheric color.
George Washington Owen, born on 20 October, a famous politician. George Washington Owen's background: An American politician from Alabama who served as that state's 3rd District's Representative, and the Mayor of Mobile