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List of people from Indianapolis

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The following is a list of notable people who have been born or lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized alphabetically by field of study and then by last name.

Actors

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Abraham Benrubi

Artists

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Athletes

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George Hill

Business and philanthropy

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Colonel Eli Lilly (right) with son Josiah K. Lilly Sr. (left) and grandson Eli Lilly (center)

Criminals

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John Dillinger

Entertainment

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David Letterman

Journalists and media

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Military

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Musicians

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Kenneth Babyface

Politicians

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Benjamin Harrison, 21st president of the United States

Writers

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Margaret C. Anderson

Other

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References

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  13. ^ "Mari Evans". Poetry Foundation. Poetry Foundation. January 2, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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