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List of people from Nova Scotia

This is a list of notable people who are from Nova Scotia, Canada, or have spent a large part or formative part of their career in that province.

Provincial flag of Nova Scotia

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17th-18th century edit

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Post-Confederation military figures edit

Actors edit

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For a more comprehensive list, see List of musicians from Nova Scotia.
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  • Cindy Phillips

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Marty Martinello born in Sydney, N.S. Played in CFL, won Grey Cup with Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Named to N.S. Ports Hall of Fame.

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F.H. Baker, editor of The Mayflower, ca. 1878. The Acadian Recorder gave a length biography of Baker on the occasion of his death.

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to People of Nova Scotia.
  1. ^ Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.
  2. ^ The Humours of the Fleet. 1749
  3. ^ Halifax Gazette. 1752.
  4. ^ A Voyage to Ipswich. 1744
  5. ^ The Plays of David Garrick: Garrick's own plays, 1767-1775, p. 374
  6. ^ p.757
  7. ^ "Image of Fleet Prison". Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
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