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List of people from Newport, Rhode Island

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

Notable people born in Newport

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Philosopher Bishop Berkeley resided in Newport

18th century

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19th century

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20th century

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Notable people who lived or worked in Newport

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17th century

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18th century

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19th century to 1885

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The Gilded Age, 1885–1914

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20th century, 1914–2000

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21st century, Since 2001

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References

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  1. ^ James, Edward T.; James, Janet Wilson; Boyer, Paul (1971). Notable American women 1607-1959 : a biographical dictionary. Cambridge, Mass. : Belknap Press. pp. 390–391. ISBN 978-0-674-62734-5.
  2. ^ "General William Ennis Dies At His Home here". Newport Mercury. Newport, RI. October 7, 1938. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Rhode Island Governor Charles Collins Van Zandt". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  4. ^ http://articles.philly.com/1986-08-21/news/26062433_1_bois-dore-costume-jewelry-carolyn-skelly [bare URL]
  5. ^ "Archives". Los Angeles Times. 18 August 1986.