List of Famous people born in Hauts-de-France, France

Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency was an heiress of one of France's leading ducal families, and Princess de Condé by her marriage to Henri de Bourbon. She almost became a mistress of Henry IV of France, but her husband escaped with her after the wedding and did not return to France until after King Henry's death.

Michel Jazy is a French former middle-distance runner and long-distance runner. He won the 1500 metres silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, as well as two golds and one silver at the European Championships. He set nine world records in the mile (once), 2000 metres (twice) and 3000 metres (twice), the two miles (twice) and the 4×1500 metres relay (twice).

Arthur Dehaine was a French politician.

Lieutenant Roger Hercule Gustave Degueldre was a leader of the OAS Delta Commandos in the last months of French rule in Algeria.

Pierre Matisse was a French-American art dealer active in New York City. He was the youngest child of French painter Henri Matisse.

Bernard Lefèvre was a French footballer. A left wing, his career lasted from 1949 to 1964, over which time he played in over 400 matches and scored 143 goals. He played for Lille OSC, AS Saint-Étienne, FC Nancy and Olympique de Marseille.

Marie Toussaint is a French jurist and politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019.

Arsène Houssaye was a French novelist, poet and man of letters.

Christian Hutin is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Nord department, and is a member of the Citizen and Republican Movement.

François de Montmorency, Duc de Montmorency was a French soldier, diplomat and peer who served as governor of Paris. He was Duke of Montmorency, Count of Dammartin, Baron of Châteaubriant and Lord of L'Isle-Adam, Grand Master of France, and Marshal of France.