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List of people from Providence, Rhode Island

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The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Providence, Rhode Island.

Arts, literature, humanities and entertainment

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This statue of George M. Cohan stands near his birthplace in the Fox Point neighborhood
This plaque commemorates the residence of opera singer Sissieretta Jones, not far from Prospect Terrace Park
The H. P. Lovecraft Memorial Plaque is located on Prospect Street

Business

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Innovators

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Military

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Politics

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Reformers

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Science and medicine

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Sports

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Others

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