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List of people from Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at some point.

Sports figures

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Pete Maravich
Jarell Martin
Buddy Myer
Andy Pettitte

Entertainers

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Politicians

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Military commanders

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Intellectuals

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Criminals

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Other

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