List of Famous people born in Gelderland, Kingdom of the Netherlands

Jans Koerts is a Dutch former professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1992 until 2007.

Rini Coolen is a Dutch retired football defender and manager. He was last interim head coach of Norwegian Eliteserien team Rosenborg.

Henricus Theodorus Josephus (Servais) Knaven is a Dutch professional road bicycle racer, currently a directeur sportif for Team Ineos. He rode at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Joost van Leijen is a Dutch former professional road cyclist, who competed as a professional between 2010 and 2013.

Esther Hart is a Dutch singer.

Maria Louise Clara Albertine Fluitsma, known as Marlous Fluitsma, is a Dutch actress, known for her roles in Dutch films and on television in various Dutch language series. She was well-known to Europeans outside the Netherlands for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, held in The Hague.

Anna "Annie" Johanna Geertruida Maria Borckink is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States. She won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres event, with Dutch teammate Ria Visser winning the silver medal. For her performance, Borckink was named Dutch Sportswoman of the year. After retiring from skating she runs a sporting goods store in Dronten.

Johanna ("Ans") Schut is a former ice speed skater from the Netherlands.

Eline Olga Coene is a Dutch badminton player. She competed in women's singles and women's doubles at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and in women's doubles at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Martijn Kleermaker is a Dutch professional darts player, currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation events.