Native or Famous People From La Rioja
- Gonzalo de Berceo
- Domingo de Silos
- Manuel Bretón de los Herreros
- Gustavo Bueno
- Práxedes Mateo Sagasta
- Fausto Elhuyar
- Juan José Elhuyar
see also Category:Riojan people
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