who is famous that was born in new york
Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978) Famous painter and illustrator of the 20th century. He is well-known for his illustrations of every day life In The Saturday Evening Post. Born in New York City, NY (412). Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945).
Herman Melville (1819 - 1891) An American novelist, writer of short stories, and poet from the American Renaissance period. Most famous for his novel Moby Dick. Born in New York, NY (408). Esther Hobart Morris (1814 - 1902) The first female Justice of the Peace in the United States.