Click on a category to see names, birthplaces and birthdates of some famous people born in Michigan. How many do you recognize? Can't find someone you think is famous? Check the "Persons Born Elsewhere" category.

Still can't find your favorite famous Michiganian? "Some Famous Michiganians" is a work in progress. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a person. If you suggest someone, include birthplace, birth/death date(s) and the source of your information in your message. Let us know, too, if you find an error on these pages or if you can provide missing information.

Consult your library or search the web for further information about the people listed on these pages. NOTE: We do not intend that these pages be all-inclusive, but that they present a sample of Michiganians who have achieved national or international prominence.

Find famous black Michiganians in "25 African Americans You Need to Know" from Michigan History magazine and links to articles about famous women at Remarkable Women from Michigan's Past.

Updated 01/26/2006

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