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Top 10 Most Famous People Named Lester

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Lester B. Pearson

1897–1972 • Canada • Politics • Canada
Canadian prime minister, diplomat, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate whose name remains one of the most internationally recognised Lesters.
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Lester Holt

1959–present • United States • Journalism • Broadcasting
American broadcast journalist and one of the most visible modern public figures named Lester.
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3

Lester Young

1909–1959 • United States • Jazz • Music
Influential jazz tenor saxophonist whose relaxed phrasing and tone changed the course of modern jazz.
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Lester Patrick

1883–1960 • Canada • Ice Hockey • Canada
Canadian hockey pioneer, executive, coach, and builder whose influence on professional hockey was enormous.
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Lester Ellis

1965–present • Australia • Boxing • Australia
Australian former professional boxer and world champion, one of the best-known Australian sports figures named Lester.
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Lester Flatt

1914–1979 • United States • Bluegrass • Music
Bluegrass guitarist and singer best known for performing with Earl Scruggs.
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Lester Bird

1938–2021 • Antigua and Barbuda • Politics • Caribbean
Politician who served as prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Lester Bangs

1948–1982 • United States • Music Criticism • Culture
Legendary rock critic whose writing became some of the most influential music journalism of the twentieth century.
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Lester Piggott

1935–2022 • United Kingdom • Horse Racing • Sport
Champion British jockey widely regarded as one of flat racing’s greatest riders.
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Lester Bowie

1941–1999 • United States • Jazz • Trumpet
Innovative jazz trumpeter and founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
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Top 10 famous people named Lester