A new interactive map has been created by researchers at Paris University, using information scraped from Wikipedia and Wikidata, to show the birth places of some of the most notable people around the world.
There are some familiar names noted in Wigan borough, including Edmund Arrowsmith, Davey Boy Smith – aka wrestler British Bulldog – and actress Eva Pope.
But some of the people featured may not be quite as well-known to Wiganers.
5. Most notable people born in Wigan
Lily Brayton was born in Hindley in 1876 and became a talented actress, known for appearing in Shakespeare's plays and 3,000 performances of the hit musical Chu Chin Chow during the First World War. She also co-managed His Majesty’s Theatre in London with her husband. Photo: Submitted
6. Most notable people born in Wigan
Aspull's Dan Bibby plays rugby sevens for England and Great Britain, competing in the Tokyo and Rio Olympics as well as the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 Photo: Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images
7. Most notable people born in Wigan
Actress Eva Pope hails from Appley Bridge and has starred in TV shows including Coronation Street and Waterloo Road Photo: Submitted
8. Most notable people born in Wigan
Davey Boy Smith - known as the British Bulldog - was born in Golborne and became one of the biggest stars of the World Wrestling Federation. A member of the WWE Hall of Fame, he died from a heart attack at the age of 39 in 2002. Photo: Nick Fairhurst