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List of people from Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The following is a list of notable natives, residents, or former residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Artists, designers, and architects

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George Washington Whistler

Athletes

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Manager of the Cleveland Indians 2003–2009, Fort Wayne native Eric Wedge
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Fort Wayne native Rod Woodson

Authors and writers

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Business leaders

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Inventors and scientists

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Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of the modern television, lived in Fort Wayne from 1948 to 1967.

Media

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Fort Wayne native and screen legend Carole Lombard

Music

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Fort Wayne native the Ready Set performing at Emo's in 2010

Physicians and medical researchers

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Public servants

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Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and first Comptroller of the Currency, Hugh McCulloch

Religious leaders

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John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, is believed to have died in Fort Wayne.

Miscellaneous

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References

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