Famous People Born in Boston

Boston has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Boston — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

🗺️ Birthplaces in Boston

5 Famous People born in Boston

Ralph Waldo Emerson (Poet, Writer) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA (May 25th, 1803)

American essayist and poet central to Transcendentalism.

Benjamin Franklin (scientist) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA (January 17th, 1706)

Scientist and inventor known for work in electricity.

Fernando Mendoza (American football player) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA (October 1st, 2003)

American college football quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Ottessa Moshfegh (Novelist) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA (May 20th, 1981)

American novelist and short story writer.

Edgar Allan Poe (Poet, Writer) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA (January 19th, 1809)

American writer known for gothic tales and pioneering detective fiction.