Bates College

Discover the notable alumni of Bates College. The list includes people like Robert F. Kennedy, David Hasselhoff, Robert Frost, James G. Blaine & Lewis Millett. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as writers, activists, scientists, leaders and miscellaneous etc.

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Robert F. Kennedy

(United States Senator, Brother of President John F. Kennedy)

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Listed In: Leaders

Birthdate: November 20, 1925

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts

Died: June 6, 1968

Robert F Kennedy, the brother of the 35th US president John F Kennedy, was a politician who served as US Attorney General and as US Senator. He was known as a civil rights and human rights activist and fought against organised crime and the Mafia. He opposed America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. He was assassinated by a 24-year-old Palestinian.

Bryant Gumbel

(Journalist, Sportscaster)

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birthdate: September 29, 1948

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Minoru Yamasaki

(Architect, best known for designing the original World Trade Center in New York City)

Listed In: Architects

Birthdate: December 1, 1912

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Died: February 7, 1986

Architect Minoru Yamasaki was known for his signature style that was far removed from austerity of modern architecture. He is best remembered for designing New York’s famed World Trade Center, or the Twin Towers, destroyed later in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He had previously worked as a draftsman and an engineer.

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Maria Bamford

(Stand-up comedian)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: September 3, 1970

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Port Hueneme, California, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

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James G. Blaine

(Politician)

Listed In: Leaders

Birthdate: January 31, 1830

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: West Brownsville

Died: January 27, 1893

George J. Mitchell

(United States Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (2009-2011))

Listed In: Lawyers & Judges

Birthdate: August 20, 1933

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Waterville, Maine, United States

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Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birthdate: August 1, 1894

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: South Carolina

Died: March 28, 1984

David Chokachi

(Known for his role in the TV series Witchblade, Baywatch, and Beyond The Break)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: January 16, 1968

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

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Edmund S. Muskie

(United States Secretary of State)

Listed In: Leaders

Birthdate: March 28, 1914

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Rumford, Maine, United States

Died: March 26, 1996

Lewis Millett

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birthdate: December 15, 1920

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Mechanic Falls

Died: November 14, 2009

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Donald Hall

(Poet)

Listed In: Writers

Birthdate: September 20, 1928

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Died: June 23, 2018

Michelle Chong

(Actress)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: April 22, 1977

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Singapore

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

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Amory Lovins

(Physicist, Writer)

Listed In: Activists

Birthdate: November 13, 1947

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Washington, D.C.

John Ciardi

(Poet)

Listed In: Writers

Birthdate: June 24, 1916

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: March 30, 1986

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Trisha Brown

(Choreographer)

Listed In: Dancers

Birthdate: November 25, 1936

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Aberdeen, Washington, United States

Died: March 18, 2017

William Sims

(Admiral)

Listed In: Leaders

Birthdate: October 15, 1858

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Port Hope, Canada

Died: September 25, 1936

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Sarah Caldwell

(Opera conductor and producer)

Listed In: Musicians

Birthdate: March 6, 1924

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Maryville, Missouri, United States

Died: March 23, 2006

James Russell Wiggins

(Editor)

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birthdate: December 4, 1903

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Luverne, Minnesota, United States

Died: November 19, 2000

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Peter J. Gomes

(American Preacher and Theologian)

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birthdate: May 22, 1942

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: February 28, 2011

Listed by Time Magazine as one of "Seven Stars of the Pulpit", Peter John Gomes was a much respected preacher and theologian. Also Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School and Pusey Minister at Harvard's Memorial Church, he authored two bestselling books and published ten volumes of sermons. A celibate gay, he also worked for acceptance of homosexuality.

Owen Dodson

(Poet)