Notable Natives
- Strabo, ancient geographer and historian (died in 23 AD)
- Amirdovlat of Amasia, 15th century Armenian physician and writer
- Selim I, Ottoman sultan
- Uğur Dağdelen, footballer
- Mahmut Demir, World, Olympic and European champion sports wrestler
- Serkan Erdoğan, basketball player
- Hamit Kaplan, World and Olympic champion sports wrestler
- Adem Ören, basketball player
- Erdem Türetken, basketball player
- Ahmet Yıldırım, footballer
- Amasyalı Bayezid Pasha, Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire
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