Famous Persons from Lagnieu, Rhône-Alpes, France
- Denis Defforey - Born on July 7, 1925 - Entrepreneur, and Businessperson (died: February 6, 2006)
- Guy de La Verpillière - Born on August 9, 1922 - Politician (died: April 25, 2006)
- Élie Péju - Born on February 16, 1901 - Journalist, and Resistance fighter - Officer of the Legion of Honour | Companion of the Liberation | Croix de guerre 1939–1945 | Médaille de la Résistance (died: July 29, 1969)