List of people from Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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

Sports figures

Pete Maravich
Jarell Martin
Buddy Myer
Lolo Jones

Entertainers

Politicians

Military commanders

Intellectuals

Criminals

Other

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