Word or phrase for someone claimed as one of a city's own

single-word-requests

One such phrase, though masculine only as far as I know, is favorite son. AHD (2) has:

A famous man viewed proudly by his hometown for his achievements.


an honorary citizen.

honorary "An honorary title or membership of a group is given to someone without their needing to have the necessary qualifications, usually because of their public achievements."

"Isambard Brunel was an honorary citizen of Bristol"

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