List of people from Pennsylvania

List of notable individuals from Pennsylvania

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List of people from Pennsylvania includes notable individuals who were born, raised, or have significant connections to the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania, known as the "Keystone State," has been home to many influential figures in various fields such as politics, entertainment, sports, and science.

Politics

• Benjamin Franklin - One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, and diplomat. He was instrumental in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity.
• James Buchanan - The 15th President of the United States, Buchanan was born in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania. He served as president from 1857 to 1861, immediately preceding the American Civil War.
• Arlen Specter - A long-serving U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, Specter was known for his moderate views and played a key role in many legislative decisions during his tenure.

Entertainment

• Taylor Swift - Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift is a globally renowned singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards.
• Will Smith - Although primarily associated with Philadelphia, Smith is an actor, producer, and rapper who gained fame with the television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
• Tina Fey - A comedian, actress, writer, and producer, Fey was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her work on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock."

Sports

• Kobe Bryant - Born in Philadelphia, Bryant was a professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
• Joe Montana - A former professional football quarterback, Montana was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.
• Arnold Palmer - Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Palmer was a professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the sport's history.

Science and Technology

• Jonas Salk - A medical researcher and virologist, Salk was born in New York City but conducted his groundbreaking work on the polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
• Rachel Carson - A marine biologist and conservationist, Carson was born in Springdale, Pennsylvania. Her book "Silent Spring" is credited with advancing the global environmental movement.
• Robert H. Goddard - Known as the "father of modern rocketry," Goddard was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, but conducted significant research and development in Pennsylvania.

Also see

• List of people from Philadelphia
• List of people from Pittsburgh
• List of people from Pennsylvania by occupation
• History of Pennsylvania
• Culture of Pennsylvania