Famous People with Name Virginia

Virginia Apgar            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Virginia Apgar: was an American physician who specialised in anesthesia and pediatrics. She was a leader in the fields of anesthesiology and teratology, and effectively founded the field of neonatology. To the public, however, she is best known as the developer of the Ap

Virginia Lee O’Brien            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Virginia Lee O’Brien: was a popular American singer and actress known for her comedic roles in MGM musicals of the 1940s. She was highly regarded for her singing style, as well as her beauty.O'Brien's looks belied the fact that she primarily performed in comedic roles during t

Virginia ("Ginny") Duenkel            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Virginia ("Ginny") Duenkel: is an American swimmer who represented the United States at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. She medaled in two swimming events as a 17-year old, winning a Gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle and a Bronze medal in the 100 meter backstroke.

Virginia Lillian Morris Johnson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Virginia Lillian Morris Johnson: was, in 1968, the first woman to seek the office of governor of Arkansas. In 1950, Jim Johnson was elected to the Arkansas State Senate, and his wife served on the Senate staff during the 1951 and 1953 legislative sessions. Johnson ran in the 1968 Democra

Virginia Shanta Klinekole            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Virginia Shanta Klinekole: was an American politician from New Mexico.Klinekole was elected the first female President of the Mescalero Apache in 1959. Later, Klinekole served on the tribal council and the local board of education.