List of famous people from Florence, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Florence, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Florence you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Florence, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list is made up of many different people, including Sandro Botticelli and Rose McGowan.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Florence?" or "Which celebrities were born in Florence?" then this list is a great resource for you.Rose McGowan
Age: 47Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Rose Arianna McGowan (born September 5, 1973) is an American actress, activist, writer, and... moreFlorence Nightingale
Dec. at 90 (1820-1910)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Florence Nightingale, (; 12 May 1820 – 13 August 1910) was an English social reformer and... moreJean-Baptiste Lully
Dec. at 55 (1632-1687)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Jean-Baptiste Lully (UK: , US: ; French: [ʒɑ̃ baˈtist lyˈli]; born Giovanni Battista Lulli,... moreSandro Botticelli
Dec. at 65 (1445-1510)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (c. 1445 – May 17, 1510), known as Sandro Botticelli... moreFranco Zeffirelli
Age: 97Birthplace: Europe, Eurasia, Italy, Florence, Southern Europe
Gian Franco Corsi "Franco" Zeffirelli (Italian: [fraŋko ddzeffiˈrɛlli]; 12 February 1923 – 15... moreRoberto Cavalli
Age: 79Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Roberto Cavalli (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto kaˈvalli]; born 15 November 1940) is an... moreGiovanni Papini
Dec. at 75 (1881-1956)Birthplace: Europe, Eurasia, Italy, Florence, Southern Europe
Giovanni Papini (January 9, 1881 – ibid. July 8, 1956) was an Italian journalist, essayist,... moreDarian Durant
Age: 38Birthplace: Florence, South Carolina
Darian Bernard Durant (born August 19, 1982) is a former professional Canadian football... moreSam Phillips
Dec. at 80 (1923-2003)Birthplace: USA, Alabama, Florence
Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003) was an American record producer... moreJohn Singer Sargent
Dec. at 69 (1856-1925)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) was an American expatriate artist,... moreGiulio Racah
Dec. at 56 (1909-1965)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Giulio (Yoel) Racah (Hebrew: ג'וליו (יואל) רקח; February 9, 1909 – August 28, 1965) was an... moreW. C. Handy
Dec. at 85 (1873-1958)Birthplace: Florence, Alabama, United States of America
William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was a composer and musician,... more
Niccolò Galli
Dec. at 18 (1983-2001)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Niccolò Galli is the name of: Niccolò Galli (footballer, born 1983), former... moreGiorgio van Straten
Age: 65Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Giorgio van Straten (born 1955) is an Italian writer and manager of arts organizations. His... moreArthur Gamgee
Dec. at 68 (1841-1909)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Prof Arthur Gamgee FRS FRSE (11 October 1841 – 29 May 1909) was a British biochemist.... moreGiovanni di Bicci de' Medici
Dec. at 69 (1360-1429)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici (c. 1360 – February 1429) was an Italian banker and founder of... moreMario Chiari
Dec. at 80 (1909-1989)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Mario Chiari (14 July 1909 – 8 April 1989) was an Italian production designer and art... moreFosco Maraini
Dec. at 92 (1912-2004)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Fosco Maraini (Italian: [ˈfosko maraˈiːni; ˈfɔs-]; 15 November 1912 – 8 June 2004) was an... moreAnna Banti
Dec. at 90 (1895-1985)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Anna Banti (born Lucia Lopresti in Florence on 27 June 1895; died in Massa on 2 September... moreGeorge P. Cosmatos
Dec. at 64 (1941-2005)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
George Pan Cosmatos (4 January 1941 – 19 April 2005) was a Greco-Italian film director and... moreFilippo Brunelleschi
Dec. at 69 (1377-1446)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Filippo Brunelleschi was one of the foremost architects and engineers of the Italian... moreAlessandro Galilei
Dec. at 46 (1691-1737)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Alessandro Maria Gaetano Galilei was a Florentine mathematician, architect and theorist, a... moreFrancesco Barberini
Dec. at 82 (1597-1679)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Francesco Barberini (23 September 1597 – 10 December 1679) was an Italian Catholic Cardinal.... moreHouston Person
Age: 85Birthplace: Florence, South Carolina
Houston Person (born November 10, 1934) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record... moreValentino Bucchi
Dec. at 60 (1916-1976)Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Valentino Bucchi (29 November 1916 – 8 May 1976) was an Italian composer.... more
