List of Famous people born in Košice Region, Slovakia

Rudolf Schuster was President of Slovakia from 1999 to 2004. He was elected on 29 May 1999 and inaugurated on 15 June. In the presidential elections of April 2004, in which he sought re-election, Schuster was defeated. He received only 7.4% of the vote, with three other candidates receiving more than that. He was succeeded by Ivan Gašparovič.

Francis II Rákóczi was a Hungarian nobleman and leader of the Hungarian uprising against the Habsburgs in 1703-11 as the prince of the Estates Confederated for Liberty of the Kingdom of Hungary. He was also Prince of Transylvania, an Imperial Prince, and a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Today he is considered a national hero in Hungary.

Gyula Kosice was a Czechoslovakian-born Argentine sculptor, plastic artist, and poet. He was one of the most important figures in kinetic and luminal art and luminance vanguard.

Jozef Majoroš is a former Slovak footballer and head coach of Liptovský Mikuláš.

Waldemar Matuška was a Czechoslovak singer who became popular in his homeland during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1986, he immigrated to the United States.

Zsolt Harsányi, also known as Zsolt von Harsanyi or Zsolt de Harsanyi, was a prolific and renowned Hungarian author, dramatist, translator, and writer.

Jacqueline Belenyesiová is a Slovak former competitive figure skater. She is a three-time Slovak national champion and competed at five ISU Championships, qualifying to the free skate at the 2006 European Championships in Lyon.

Sándor Prokopp was a Hungarian sport shooter who competed for Hungary at the 1908, 1912 and the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Jana Čepelová is a Slovak tennis player.

Ivana Reitmayerová is a Slovak former competitive figure skater. She is the 2008 Ondrej Nepela Memorial champion, 2008 Triglav Trophy silver medalist, and a two-time Slovak national champion. She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.