Kentucky 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
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Kentucky Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Kentucky. Many famous people of Kentucky have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Kentucky. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Kentucky famous Americans have all made Kentucky their home. This list includes Kentucky historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Kentucky who have influenced the lives of others.
- (1942 - ) World heavyweight champion of boxing; born in Louisville.
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Alben W. Barkley (1877 - 1956) Vice president; born in Graves County.
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(1796 - 1836) Known for his famous "Bowie knife" and a sometimes reckless adventurer, Jim Bowie is now immortalized as one of the true folk heroes in early Texas; born near Spring Creek.
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(1809 - 1868), Scout and Indian agent; born in Madison County.
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(1961 - ) Actor made famous in the television show ER; born in Lexington.
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(1808 - 1889) President of the Confederate States of America; born in Todd County.
- (1963 - ) - Famous actor; born in Owensoboro.
- Irene Dunne (1898 - 1990) Actress; born in Louisville.
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(1880 - 1959) Founder of Duncan Hines company; born in Bowling Green.
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(1809 - 1865) The 16th President of the United States; born in Hardin County.
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(1935 - ) Country music singer; born in Butcher Holler.
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Bill Monroe (1911 - 1996) Songwriter, considered the "father of bluegrass"; born in Jerusalem Ridge.
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(1918 - 1999) Baseball shortstop with Brooklyn Dodgers; born in Ekron.
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(1890 - 1980) Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken; lived in Corbin.
- (1945 - ) The first female reporter on 60 Minutes; born in Glasgow.
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(1949 - 2000) - Actor/Comedian. Best known for his portrayal of Ernest P. Worrell; born in Lexington.
- (1905 - 1989) Author known for works such as All the King's Men and Band of Angels; born in Guthrie.
More Famous People of Kentucky
- Louis D. Brandeis jurist, Louisville
- John Mason Brown critic, Louisville
- Champ Clark politician, Anderson Cty
- Rosemary Clooney singer, Maysville
- Irvin S. Cobb humorist, Paducah
- Crystal Gayle singer, Paintsville
- David W. Griffith film producer, Oldham Cty
- Casey Jones locomotive engineer, Cayce
- Brian Littrell singer, Lexington
- Carry Amelia Nation temperance leader, Garrard Cty
- Patricia Neal actress, Packard
- Kevin Richardson singer, Lexington
- Wiley B. Rutledge jurist, Cloverport
- Allen Tate poet and critic, Winchester
- Hunter Thompson writer, Louisville
- Frederick M. Vinson jurist, Lousia
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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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