Notable People
- Emilio Alarcos Llorach, linguist
- Leopoldo Alas Clarín, 19th century novelist and literary critic
- Fernando Alonso, Formula One driver and a two-time world champion
- Antonio Gamoneda winner of the 2006 Cervantes Prize
- Ángel González, poet
- Juan Mata, Chelsea F.C. footballer
- Melendi, popular singer.
- Michu, Swansea City footballer
- HRH Letizia Princesa de Asturias the consort of the Spanish Crown Prince
- Ramón Pérez de Ayala, writer
- Carmen Polo, wife of Spain's dictator Francisco Franco
- Indalecio Prieto, socialist politician. One the leaders of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party up to the end of the Civil War and the posterior exile
- Samuel Sánchez, cyclist. 2008 Olympic Road Race Champion.
- Tioda, 9th century architect who designed several of the city pre-romanesque buildings.
- Sid Lowe, well known international football journalist predominantly known for his contributions to The Guardian.
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