This is a list of people who have permanently adopted a vegetarian diet at some point during their life.[1][2][3][4] Former vegetarians and those whose status is disputed are not included on this list.
The following list does not include vegetarians who are identified as vegan—those who do not consume produce that utilise animal derivatives such as eggs and dairy—who are listed separately at List of vegans.
^Berry, Rynn (1993). Famous vegetarians & their favorite recipes : lives & lore from Buddha to Beatles. New York: Pythagorean Publishers. ISBN9780962616914.
^Puskar-Pasewicz, Margaret, ed. (2010). "Vegetarians and vegans, noted". Cultural encyclopedia of vegetarianism. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood. ISBN978-0313375569.
^Wolfe, Frankie Avalon (2000). The complete idiot's guide to being vegetarian (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books. p. 25. ISBN9780786534494.