Maryland 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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Maryland Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Maryland. Many famous people of Maryland have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Maryland. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Maryland famous Americans have all made Maryland their home. This list includes Maryland historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Maryland who have influenced the lives of others.
- (1821 - 1912) Founded the American Red Cross, with headquarters located in a home in Glen Echo.
- Eubie Blake (1883 - 1983) Ragtime musician and composer who wrote "The Charleston Rag," in 1899; born in Baltimore.
- (1838 - 1865) The assassin of President Abraham Lincoln; born in Bel Air.
- Tom Clancy (1947 - ) Author of many best-selling books, including The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games; born in Baltimore.
- (1817 - 1895) Abolitionist leader who was born a slave in Maryland
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(1866 - 1955) One of the first two men to reach the North Pole; born in Baltimore.
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(1779 - 1843) He wrote the national anthem on September 14, 1814 while watching the bombardment of during the War of 1812; born in Frederick county.
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(1795 - 1873), Merchant, banker, and philanthropist, who founded the hospital and university that bear his name; born in Anne Arundel County.
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(1908 - 1993) First African-American justice of the US Supreme Court.
- (1809 - 1849) Famous author and poet; born in Massachusetts, spent writing years in Baltimore and died there.
- (1960 - ) One of the best shortstops in baseball history that holds the record for the most consecutive games played, at 2,632; born in Havre de Grace and a member of the Baltimore Orioles.
- (1895 - 1948) One of the greatest players in baseball history that held the record for the most home runs in a single season; born in Baltimore.
- (1820 - 1913) A leading figure in the Underground Railroad, a nurse, spy, and scout for the Union army, and a woman's rights activist; born in Dorchester County.
- Upton Beall Sinclair (1878 - 1968) Writer, social critic, author of the novel The Jungle, whose revelations led to reforms in the meat-packing industry; born in Baltimore.
More Famous People of Maryland
- Spiro T. Agnew vice president, Baltimore
- Benjamin Banneker mathematician, astronomer, Oella/Ellicott City
- John Barth writer, Cambridge
- Francis X. Bushman actor, Baltimore
- James M. Cain writer, Annapolis
- Samuel Chase jurist, Sumerset Cty
- John Dickinson statesman, Talbot Cty
- Christopher Gist frontiersman, Baltimore
- Philip Glass composer, Baltimore
- Billie Holiday jazz-blues singer, Baltimore
- Reverdy Johnson lawyer, statesman, Annapolis
- Thomas Johnson political leader, Calvert Cty
- H. L. Mencken writer, Baltimore
- Charles Willson Peale painter, naturalist Queen Annes Cty
- Roger B. Taney jurist, Calvert Cty
- Leon Uris author, Baltimore
- Frank Zappa singer, Baltimore
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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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