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Arizona History
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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant
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Arizona Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Arizona. Many famous people of Arizona have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Arizona. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Arizona famous Americans have all made Arizona their home. This list includes Arizona historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Arizona who have influenced the lives of others.
- (1927 - 1993) Founded and led the first successful farm workers' union in US history, born in Yuma.
- (1929 - ) Producer of Sesame Street; born in Phoenix
- (1829 - 1909) Leader of the Apache Indians that fought the US settlements until 1886; born in Clifton.
- (1872 - 1939) Author of many popular Western novels; lives near Payson
- (1908 - 1197) Tennis champion, writer; born in Globe.
- (1936 - ) Arizona Senator and war hero. Presidential Candidate in 2000.
- (1970 - ) Professional golfer, Scottsdale resident.
- (1930 - ) The first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1981.
- Linda Ronstadt (1946 - ) Singer, born in Tucson.
- (1965 - ) Comedian/actor, Raised in Scottsdale.
- (1946 - ) Film director, raised in Phoenix.
- (1920 - ) Former Secretary of the Interior; born in St. Johns.
More Famous People of Arizona
- Rex Allen singer, actor, Willcox
- Apache Kid Indian outlaw, Arizona Territory
- Michael Carbajal world champion boxer, Phoenix
- Lynda Carter actress, Phoenix
- Cochise Apache indian chief, Arizona Territory
- Louie Espinoza Arizona's first world champion boxer, Chandler
- Barry Goldwater politician, Phoenix
- Carl Trumbull Hayden politician, Phoenix
- Frank Luke, Jr. WWI fighter ace, Phoenix
- Charles Mingus jazz musician and composer, Nogales
- Kerri Strug gymnast, Tucson
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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