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List of people from Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The following is a list of notable people associated with Grand Rapids, Michigan. These people were born or lived in Grand Rapids.

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Criminals

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Government officials, politicians and activists

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  • Gretchen Whitmer — Governor of Michigan [30]
    • Roger Wilkins — U.S. Assistant Attorney General. Attended Creston High School

    Military figures

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    Musicians and bands

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    Religious figures

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    Science

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    Writers, novelists, poets and journalists

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    References

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