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The history of Pennsylvania is rich and robust, and a number of well-known characters come from the state. With more entries than most previously thought, the list was found to be surprising.
The list here is not complete, but the entire list can be viewed. These are just a few favorites.
- Louisa May Alcott – she lived from 1832 – 1888, having completed one of the most popular books ever written, “Little Women.”
- Daniel Boone – he lived from 1734 – 1820 and is the founder of two cities; Boonesboro and Boone’s Station in Kentucky, and he later involved himself in American politics as a Virginia Representative and District Magistrate for Missouri.
- Tara Lipinski – born in 1982, she became a famous Olympic figure skater and the youngest gold medal winner in history. She won gold in the Olympic Winter Games figure skating competition.
- Bill Cosby – born in 1937, Cosby is one of the funniest men alive. First known as an actor he was the first African-American to land a spot in a dramatic TV series, and countless shows and awards followed.
- Punxsutawney Phil – he’s ageless – and is PA’s most famous citizen. Each year he arises early in the day to predict the coming of spring on February 2.
- Grace Kelly – 1929 – 1982, was an Academy Award winner who married Prince Ranier III of Monaco in 1956 and became Grace, Princess of Monaco.
- Reggie Jackson – born in 1946, the American League baseball athlete played mostly on the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. During his time on the field he hit 563 home runs.
